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Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

The LCIII chairperson's vehicle was set ablaze by angry youthsPolice in Adjumani district are investigating an incident in which a vehicle belonging to the Adjumani Town Council LC III chairperson, Lawrence Mangapi, was set on fire following a post-election confrontation.The inciden

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Prominent opposition heavyweights who fell as Uganda ushers in the 12th Parliament

Prominent opposition heavyweights who fell as Uganda ushers in the 12th Parliament

Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026, have delivered a major political shake-up, with several high-profile opposition legislators losing their seats and bringing an end to some of the most influential careers in the 11th Parliament. The results underscore s

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I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

Museveni insisted he was “not dead or senile” and still possessed valuable experience that could benefit the nation. President elect Yoweri Museveni has opened up about his mission for his seventh term in office, which will extend his tenure to 45 years.Speaking in an interview

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I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

I am old, not senile, says President-elect Museveni

Museveni insisted he was “not dead or senile” and still possessed valuable experience that could benefit the nation. President elect Yoweri Museveni has opened up about his mission for his seventh term in office, which will extend his tenure to 45 years.Speaking in an interview

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Mpuuga, Ssegona, Bwanika Lose Parliamentary Seats as NUP Tightens Grip

Mpuuga, Ssegona, Bwanika Lose Parliamentary Seats as NUP Tightens Grip

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament and Democratic Front (DF) leader, Mathias Mpuuga, has lost his Nyendo-Mukungwe parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.Mpuuga was defeated by National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Lubowa Ssebina Gyaviira.Mpuuga, who was elected

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term with 71.65% of votes

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official results Saturday, defeating the youthful challenger who campaigned for change after four decades of the same government.The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72% of t

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IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans that the Uganda Police Force will take full charge of security inside polling stations during elections, while working closely with other security agencies deployed outside polling areas.He made the statement on Monday mornin

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Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls

Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and well-coordinated electoral process ahead of Thursday's general presidential and parliamentary elections.Speaking during Spotlight Uganda hosted by NBS Television on Sunday under the theme, 'B

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Bobi Wine says he’d welcome Maduro-style capture of President Museveni

Bobi Wine says he’d welcome Maduro-style capture of President Museveni

The NUP leader said he was was open to direct intervention by the United States — similar to the way Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was ousted. National Unity Platform (NUP) president Bobi Wine said he would welcome a “Maduro-style” capture of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

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