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Ankole Journalists Divided Over Museveni’s 1m Cash Handout After Endorsing His Sole Candidature Ahead Of 2026

Ankole Journalists Divided Over Museveni’s 1m Cash Handout After Endorsing His Sole Candidature Ahead Of 2026

Chaos has erupted among a group of journalists from Ankole Western Uganda under their purported Ankole Journalists Association after endorsing President Yoweri Museveni’s sole candidacy for the 2026 elections. This was after receiving significant financia

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Engineer Ian Kyeyune Sets Tough Conditions for M7 Ahead of 2026 While NUP Cadres Faces Divisions

Engineer Ian Kyeyune Sets Tough Conditions for M7 Ahead of 2026 While NUP Cadres Faces Divisions

The upcoming 2026 elections in Uganda are already causing divisions within political parties, especially the National Unity Platform (NUP).A notable example is the disagreement between Nasif Najja, the Wakiso dist

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$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

Details have emerged about the circumstances under which the chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Colonel Peter Ssemakula was arrested and detained by military authorities.

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Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

The Kawempe North Member of Parliament by-election is exhibiting divisions in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party after one of the aspirants, Hajjat Hanifah Karadi, announced her bid to contest as an independent candidate.

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Ramaphosa Vows to Reinforce South African Troops in DRC, Tells Rwanda to Withdraw Forces

Ramaphosa Vows to Reinforce South African Troops in DRC, Tells Rwanda to Withdraw Forces

Pretoria, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to reinforce South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in attacks linked t

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Politicians Aspiring to Replace Late Ssegirinya Hit With Another Bad News as Race Heats up

Politicians Aspiring to Replace Late Ssegirinya Hit With Another Bad News as Race Heats up

The contest for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat has taken another twist as aspiring politicians face new challenges in their bid to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.The race, which has attracted 16 aspira

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NRM’s 39th Celebration Turns Violent As Top Museveni Minister Exchange 'Blows ' With Opponent

NRM’s 39th Celebration Turns Violent As Top Museveni Minister Exchange 'Blows ' With Opponent

What was meant to be a happy celebration of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) 39 years in power turned into a scene of chaos in Kabale Municipality on Sunday. The event at Kabale Main Stadium quickly became a heated clash between two key political figur

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The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo

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Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Dodoma. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is set to pass a resolution endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Ali Hassan Mwinyi as the party’s official candidates for the Union and Zanzibar presidential elections, resp

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Ssegirinya’s Mother Refuses to Endorse Daughter-in-Law to Succeed Late Son

Ssegirinya’s Mother Refuses to Endorse Daughter-in-Law to Succeed Late Son

Following the burial, in Kaddugala Butale in Masaka, of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, the battle for the parliamentary seat he held has begun.Ssegirinya’s family, led by his mother Justine Nakajumba Ssan

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