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Ruto Appoints Odinga’s Widow as UN Environment Programme Permanent Representative

Ruto Appoints Odinga’s Widow as UN Environment Programme Permanent Representative

President William Ruto has appointed Canon Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The announcement, issued on Friday, by Chief of Staff and Head of t

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Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race

Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base

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MP Muwanga Kivumbi Charged With Terrorism

MP Muwanga Kivumbi Charged With Terrorism

Muwanga Kivumbi appearing in court on Friday.Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been arraigned before court and charged with terrorism, contrary to Sections 6(1)(a) and 3(o) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, Cap 120.Kivumbi’s prosecution comes just days af

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DEVELOPING STORY: Police Arrests Another NUP Deputy President

DEVELOPING STORY: Police Arrests Another NUP Deputy President

Police has this morning arrested another National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President just days after the highly contested 2026 General Elections where Museveni was declared winner with over 7m votes.The party Deputy President arrested today is Butambala county legislator Muhammed Muwang

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Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe

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Former minister Ssempijja runs to court after losing election.

Former minister Ssempijja runs to court after losing election.

Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary election loser Vincent Sempijja has dragged the winner and the Electoral Commission to court claiming he was robbed of his victory.The former defence minister, who had contested on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket lost to the National Pl

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Polling Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away

Polling Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away

In Kasese, the polling exercise was delayed at most stations due to the absence of the required ten voters needed to witness the opening of the ballot boxes. By 10:00 a.m., fewer than 20 voters had turned up at most polling stations, while many others went about their daily activities, seemingly

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From Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament

From Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament

Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new 12th Parliament and marking the exit of seasoned legislators from national politics.Kampala, Uganda: The 2026 parliamentary elections del

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Former lovers set to reunite in parliament

Former lovers set to reunite in parliament

Former couple Susan Nakawuki and Emmanuel Magoola are set to reunite in Uganda’s 12th Parliament in May 2026 after winning seats in Mawokota South and Busiro East, nearly 20 years after their marriage and separation.Two former lovers and politicians, Susan Nakawuki and Emmanuel Magoola,

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Uganda: Karuhanga Returns to Parliament On Inclusivity, Voter Vigilance and Calmer Polls in Ntungamo Municipality

Uganda: Karuhanga Returns to Parliament On Inclusivity, Voter Vigilance and Calmer Polls in Ntungamo Municipality

A mix of political inclusivity, voter vigilance, improved security and comparisons of past leadership records propelled Gerald Karuhanga back to Parliament as the Member of Parliament for Ntungamo Municipality in the January 15, 2026, general elections.Karuhanga, a former Alliance for Nati

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