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How Janet Museveni’s Right-Hand Woman Reclaimed Power After Being Quietly Dropped from a Top Role

How Janet Museveni’s Right-Hand Woman Reclaimed Power After Being Quietly Dropped from a Top Role

Brigadier General Charity Bainababo, once a powerful figure within Uganda’s elite security circles and a trusted aide to First Lady Janet Museveni, has reemerged as a central player in national politics—after months of silence that followed her quiet exit fr

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"When Will Muhoozi Face Court?" — Ssenyonyi Slams Selective Justice

"When Will Muhoozi Face Court?" — Ssenyonyi Slams Selective Justice

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has questioned why CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has never been summoned to court over alleged online misconduct. He pointed to what he sees as a selective justice system in Uganda.Speaking to the press on Tuesday, S

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Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsJohn Katumba, Bobi Wine and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January 12

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Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving

Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving

The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on

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NUP Accuses NRM of Blocking Mobile Money Fundraiser Ahead of 2026 Polls

NUP Accuses NRM of Blocking Mobile Money Fundraiser Ahead of 2026 Polls

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of orchestrating the disconnection of its mobile money line meant for campaign fundraising ahead of the 2026 general elections.The opposition party, led by Robert Kyagula

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Bobi Under Pressure as EC Slashes Campaign Period to 100 Days

Bobi Under Pressure as EC Slashes Campaign Period to 100 Days

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among political observers, as it significantly limits the time available for candidates to reach

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Bobi Sends a Strong Message to Traoré: Let the People Decide

Bobi Sends a Strong Message to Traoré: Let the People Decide

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged Burkina Faso’s interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to honour his original commitment to democratic elections. Wine made his remarks during an interview on the SMWX podcast in South Africa, where he advocate

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Why NUP MP Shamim Malende Was Nabbed After Returning from Treatment

Why NUP MP Shamim Malende Was Nabbed After Returning from Treatment

Shamim Malende was arrested soon after her return from Nairobi, where she had been undergoing intensive medical treatment for three months. Authorities stated that her arrest was linked to an unauthorized procession held in Kampala.Malende was detained in

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Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump

Ellen DeGeneres: I moved to the UK because of Trump

US TV star Ellen DeGeneres has made her first public appearance since moving to the UK, saying she decided to settle in England the day after Donald Trump was re-elected US president.The comedian and host told a crowd in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, that life "is just bett

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Hudu Hussein Says NRM Primary Loss as a 'Defilement of Democracy'

Hudu Hussein Says NRM Primary Loss as a 'Defilement of Democracy'

Former Masaka Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hudu Hussein has broken his silence following a defeat in the NRM party primaries for the Northern Division parliamentary seat in Mbale City, describing the exercise as a “defilement of democracy” and vowing to formally petition the outcome.

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