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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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To Hurt Speaker Among, Bobi Wine Orders NUP fans To Vote Amongi in Lira City woman MP Race

To Hurt Speaker Among, Bobi Wine Orders NUP fans To Vote Amongi in Lira City woman MP Race

NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has ordered his Lango sub region core campaigners led by former UPC MP Isha Otto Amiza of Oyam south and NUP flag bearer for Lira city mayor Patrick Ogwang (who until a few months ago was NRM and only left after failing to get state house blessing to b

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Muntu Faults EC Over Delay in Releasing Updated Voters’ Register

Muntu Faults EC Over Delay in Releasing Updated Voters’ Register

EC guidelines further require the voters’ register to be displayed at polling stations for a prescribed period to allow corrections and objections. Muntu also criticised the current regime led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for failing to address corruption, which he described as the bigge

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NRM CEC Member Fights for Microphone At Museveni’s Tuesday Kawempe Rally

NRM CEC Member Fights for Microphone At Museveni’s Tuesday Kawempe Rally

On Tuesday, NRM Candidate YK Museveni held his campaign rally for Kawempe Division and this was venued at Kawempe Mbogo grounds.The rally started well with area NRM elders’ council chairman John Fisher Kasenge (who also works with Uganda Land Commission) introducing the big people presen

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Bobi Wine accuses EC of clearing path for NRM as NUP Makindye Mayor candidate is disqualified

Bobi Wine accuses EC of clearing path for NRM as NUP Makindye Mayor candidate is disqualified

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the Electoral Commission (EC) over what he described as a deliberate move to block opposition candidates in Makindye Division.In a statement, Bobi Wine said the Commissi

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Relief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting

Relief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting

PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.Apac, Uganda: After months of silence, suspicion and growing anger at grassroots level, the Parish Development Mo

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Uganda: Kyagwe Chief, Religious Leaders Call for Peace Ahead of Elections

Uganda: Kyagwe Chief, Religious Leaders Call for Peace Ahead of Elections

Religious leaders have urged Ugandans to uphold peace, love, and unity as the country approaches the general elections amid rising political tensions.The call was made during New Year's Day Mass at St. Paul's Catholic Parish in Mukono Municipality, where Father Paul Sebitoogo appealed to c

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Fighting escalates around DR Congo’s Uvira despite M23 withdrawal claims

Fighting escalates around DR Congo’s Uvira despite M23 withdrawal claims

Fighting has intensified in recent days around the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of Uvira, despite claims by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group that it has withdrawn from the area, according to local and security sources.Clashes have been reported in and around M

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NUP’s Rubongoya Accuses Museveni Regime of Bribery and Coercion in Tooro and Rwenzori ‘Defections’ Ahead of 2026 Elections

NUP’s Rubongoya Accuses Museveni Regime of Bribery and Coercion in Tooro and Rwenzori ‘Defections’ Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has come out swinging against what he describes as a calculated regime strategy to undermine opposition through bribery, arrests, and intimidation.In

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Museveni campaigns in Gomba, Kigongo bashes NRM-leaning candidates

Museveni campaigns in Gomba, Kigongo bashes NRM-leaning candidates

President Yoweri Museveni has taken his campaign to Gomba District, an area widely considered a political stronghold of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) intensified efforts to consolidate support and enforce pa

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