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Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

Off the ballot, Ugandan president's son waits in the wings this election

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — One figure looms large ahead of Uganda's elections Thursday, although he is not on the ballot: the president's son and military commander, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.Kainerugaba, long believed to be the eventual successor, stood down for his father, President Yoweri Musev

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What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

This past week, a number of candidates taking part in the Nakawa Division West parliamentary race heaved a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kampala dismissed an appeal by Mr Ivan Bwowe of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Widely seen as a dispute over nomenclature, that is Nakawa West

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Uganda: Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble

Uganda: Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble

On December 30, 2025, two weeks before Uganda's January 15, 2026 elections, security forces raided the home of Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and government critic, and arrested her.Three days later, longer than the legally allowed 48 hours, Bireete was brought before the

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Judiciary Moves All Pre-Election Cases to Kampala Ahead of 2026 Polls

Judiciary Moves All Pre-Election Cases to Kampala Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Judiciary has directed that all pre-election petition files pending before the High Court across the country be immediately transferred to the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, in a move aimed at ensuring consistency, efficiency and timely disposal of electoral disputes ahead of th

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32 Cuban Special Forces Killed in Maduro’s Capture

32 Cuban Special Forces Killed in Maduro’s Capture

Havana – The Cuban government has confirmed that 32 of its elite special forces operatives were killed during the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3, deepening tensions between Havana and Washington.The fallen soldiers belonged

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TORORO: From Malwa Brewer to Parliament Hopeful: Nyafamba Barbra Marcy’s Journey of Faith, Resilience

TORORO: From Malwa Brewer to Parliament Hopeful: Nyafamba Barbra Marcy’s Journey of Faith, Resilience

Nyafamba Barbra Marcy, a determined daughter of Katandi village in Kirewa sub-county, is among the contestants for the Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District in the 2026 general elections under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).Her story is one of grit, faith, and an unyielding

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New Batch of Ballot Papers Arrives for Uganda’s Upcoming Elections

New Batch of Ballot Papers Arrives for Uganda’s Upcoming Elections

This morning, a significant step towards ensuring the success of Uganda’s upcoming elections took place when the Electoral Commission received a fresh batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport. These ballot papers are crucial as they will be used for electing District Chairpersons

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Police Crack Down on Drunk Drivers, Two Arrested in Namawojjolo and Mbalala On New Year Eve

Police Crack Down on Drunk Drivers, Two Arrested in Namawojjolo and Mbalala On New Year Eve

On January 1st, 2026, Mukono Police arrested two drivers found driving under the influence of alcohol in separate incidents along the Kampala–Jinja Highway. The arrests were made during the ongoing “#ArriveAlive” operation, which is part of a broader initiative to promote road safety during

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I Released My Album to Compete With Burna Boy And Wizkid - Bebe Cool

I Released My Album to Compete With Burna Boy And Wizkid - Bebe Cool

I Released My Album to Compete With Burna Boy And Wizkid - Bebe CoolVeteran Ugandan musician Moses Saali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, has revealed that his latest album was not created for local charts or quick hit singles — but to compete directly with African music giants Burna Boy a

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Trump, Ugandan courts and the 1995 constitution

Trump, Ugandan courts and the 1995 constitution

The nations of the world are jointly, and severally, struggling with the lawlessness introduced by United States President Donald J Trump into the global order.Indeed, the world he seems to be intent on creating is eerily similar to the state of nature articulated by philosopher Thomas Hob

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