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Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future

KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples with his controversial final assessments of its political leadership—past and present.Widely respected for his courage

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Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the party's primary victory of Diana Mutasingwa in the Buikwe District Woman MP race to 4pm, after the petitioner failed to appear.Mutasingwa, who also serves as the Minister of St

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FDC Endorses Mafabi as Flagbearer for 2026 Presidential Race

FDC Endorses Mafabi as Flagbearer for 2026 Presidential Race

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially endorsed Nathan Nandala Mafabi as its presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, signaling a significant shift in the party’s leadership and electoral strategy.The endorsement was made during a National Executive Committee

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Digital Distraction: How Screen Time Is Undermining Childhood Development

Digital Distraction: How Screen Time Is Undermining Childhood Development

Excessive screen time, particularly passive television watching, is reducing children’s attention spans and impairing their social learning, health experts warn.Prof. Charles Ibingira, former Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences and senior researcher in the Departm

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Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w

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No Museveni, No Peace? Former Opposition Chief Warns of Chaos Without Transition Plan

No Museveni, No Peace? Former Opposition Chief Warns of Chaos Without Transition Plan

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo, has urged the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to adopt a Government of National Unity (GNU) as a transitional mechanism to ensure a peaceful and stable post-Museveni

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Tensions Rise as Kanyeihamba’s Kinsmen Protest Kampala Burial rather than his ancestral home

Tensions Rise as Kanyeihamba’s Kinsmen Protest Kampala Burial rather than his ancestral home

A growing wave of discontent has emerged among the kinsmen of former Supreme Court Judge Justice George Kanyeihamba following the announcement that he will be laid to rest in Kampala rather than his ancestral home in 

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I do not have bank accounts abroad – Museveni

I do not have bank accounts abroad – Museveni

The President stated that while some elements in the Ugandan political opposition might expect him to divert some of the funds from his huge State House budget to his personal accounts, he does not own such accounts.President Yoweri Museveni has publicl

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Over 1,000 Law Graduates in Limbo as Law Council Delays LDC Pre-Entry Exam Decision

Over 1,000 Law Graduates in Limbo as Law Council Delays LDC Pre-Entry Exam Decision

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed alarm over the continued silence by the Law Council regarding the fate of pre-entry examinations for admission to the Law Development Centre (LDC). The exams, usually held in August or September, are a critical step for graduates seeking to join the bar

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Gen Kayanja Slams NRM Over Electoral Malpractice, Cites Betrayal of NRA Values

Gen Kayanja Slams NRM Over Electoral Malpractice, Cites Betrayal of NRA Values

Lieutenant General Elly Kayanja, former commander of Operation Wembley and a veteran of the National Resistance Army (NRA), has publicly condemned the conduct of the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, calling for a return to the movement’s founding principles.His commen

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