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Ugandan lured to Russia, forced to join military surrenders to Ukrainian army

Ugandan lured to Russia, forced to join military surrenders to Ukrainian army

The 44-year-old Ugandan, Akantorana Richard, who was lured with promises of employment as a supermarket attendant in Russia, only to be forced into the Russian militaryA 44-year-old Ugandan man has recounted how he was allegedly deceived with promises of employment in Russia, only to be f

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Supporters Disappointed As Betty Amongi Fears To Respond To Speaker Among’s Attacks On Her Lira City Womam MP bid

Supporters Disappointed As Betty Amongi Fears To Respond To Speaker Among’s Attacks On Her Lira City Womam MP bid

Combative as always, speaker Anita Among took the fight to gender minister Betty Amongi’s backyard of Lango and spoke her mind, recently.She criticized the gender minister for enjoying groceries from the NRM as a member of Museveni’s executive yet at the same time she fights the party

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From Prison to the People! Dr. Besigye Funds Bobi Wine’s Presidential Bid

From Prison to the People! Dr. Besigye Funds Bobi Wine’s Presidential Bid

From where he is being held in jail, Dr. Kizza Besigye has made a bold and symbolic move by financially supporting President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in his presidential campaign. Despite his confinement, Dr. Besigye has shown that his political voice and commitment to cha

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Makindye MP Nyeko Takes Swipe at Bobi Wine, Backs Ssegona’s Independent Bid in Busiro East

Makindye MP Nyeko Takes Swipe at Bobi Wine, Backs Ssegona’s Independent Bid in Busiro East

Kampala, Uganda – In a bold move that has ignited fresh tensions within the National Unity Platform (NUP), Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko has publicly endorsed veteran legislator Medard Lubega Ssegona for the Busiro East parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 elections.Ssegona, a long-t

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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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Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks

Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to relocate 18 polling stations reportedly situated inside the fenced Naguru-Ntinda Police Barracks in Nakawa West Constituency.In a letter dated January 9, 2026, Ssenyonyi argues that the placement violat

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Shameful leadership on display: Why Kaliro Must Vote Better on January 15

Shameful leadership on display: Why Kaliro Must Vote Better on January 15

This hard-hitting opinion piece questions leadership readiness in Kaliro District after a controversial Woman MP debate, urging voters to choose competent and prepared leaders ahead of the January 15 elections.Early this week, on Tuesday 6th January, NBS Radio organized a LIVE debate in Ka

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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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Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred House.” When Oulanyah died in March 2022, Anita Among, his replacement, doubled down on the promise.In a four-part serie

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Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha

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