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How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

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STAY IN YOUR LANE! Bobi Wine Should Apologise to Bamasaaba Over Imbalu Ceremony – Bugisu Cultural Institution

STAY IN YOUR LANE! Bobi Wine Should Apologise to Bamasaaba Over Imbalu Ceremony – Bugisu Cultural Institution

The Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony during his visit to Mbale on Friday, January 2, 2026.Speaking to Re

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Religious Leaders Raise Alarm Over Arrest of Opposition Supporters, Rights Activists

Religious Leaders Raise Alarm Over Arrest of Opposition Supporters, Rights Activists

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has held discussions with Police over arrest of opposition supporters and human rights activists as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Several opposition supporters have been arrested since the commencement of election campaigns,

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Nuno sack sealed but West Ham have already given 47 million reasons why he must stay for relegation

Nuno sack sealed but West Ham have already given 47 million reasons why he must stay for relegation

No manager has ever been sacked twice in a single Premier League season. No manager has ever been directly linked with two relegations in a single Premier League season. No manager, presumably, has ever been disposed of within hours of pushing his club to invest in £47m worth of survival gear.

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Tottenham confirm second January transfer as club make £35m announcement

Tottenham confirm second January transfer as club make £35m announcement

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in a club-record £35million deal.Brennan Johnson has joined Crystal Palace from TottenhamTottenham have confirmed the exit of Brennan Johnson. The 24-year-old forward, who was signed from Nottingham

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Bobi Wine condemns detention of Sarah Bireete, calls charges politically motivated

Bobi Wine condemns detention of Sarah Bireete, calls charges politically motivated

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the continued detention and remand of human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, describing it as a calculated move by the state to silence outspoken voices ahead o

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Liverpool transfer news as first signing 'close' amid Eduardo Camavinga contact

Liverpool transfer news as first signing 'close' amid Eduardo Camavinga contact

Liverpool transfer news as the Reds are said to be close to making their first signing of the January window, while contact has reportedly been made with Eduardo CamavingaEduardo Camavinga looks on during Real Madrid's game against Athletic ClupEduardo Camavinga has been linked with

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Walukaga’s Mature Age Entry certificate was a valid document for his nomination

Walukaga’s Mature Age Entry certificate was a valid document for his nomination

The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE

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Don’t Quote Us Wrong! EC Defends Its Position on Voting and Going Home

Don’t Quote Us Wrong! EC Defends Its Position on Voting and Going Home

The Electoral Commission (EC) has come out to clarify its position on the guidance given to voters about casting their ballots and leaving polling stations. Speaking during a media briefing, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon said the Commission has been widely misunderstood and misqu

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New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and Buganda Kingdom officials have issued a warning ahead of the annual "Enkuuka" New Year’s Eve festival, declaring that p

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