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Court throws out case against PLU, deepening aura of MK’s untouchable power

Court throws out case against PLU, deepening aura of MK’s untouchable power

The High Court has dismissed a suit against the Patriotic League of Uganda with costs, a ruling political observers say further cements the growing legal and political strength of Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s camp ahead of 2026.Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has delivered a sweeping

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We Won’t Accept Our Victory To Be Stolen - King Saha

We Won’t Accept Our Victory To Be Stolen - King Saha

King Saha, has sent a bold warning ahead of Uganda’s upcoming general elections, declaring that the National Unity Platform (NUP) is ready to defend its expected victory.We Won’t Accept Our Victory To Be Stolen - King SahaMusician Mansur Semanda, famously known as King Saha, has

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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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Suspects arrested after failed robbery at NMS warehouse

Suspects arrested after failed robbery at NMS warehouse

The Principal Public Relations Officer, Sheilla Nduhukire, said the agency remains fully operational and alert.National Medical Stores has confirmed an attempted robbery at one of its rented warehouse facilities in Entebbe.The incident happened on the night of January 11, 2026.

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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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Museveni, Kyagulanyi set for final campaign showdown in Kampala

Museveni, Kyagulanyi set for final campaign showdown in Kampala

KAMPALA, Uganda — Presidential candidates in Uganda are returning to the capital this week for a final push ahead of Thursday’s election, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between President Yoweri Museveni and his primary challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi.The two front-runners a

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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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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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