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30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district

30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district

New Busia chairman John Charles Namayindi (left), Joan Aduru Busia registrar (right)Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The just-concluded Local Council Five (LCV) elections in Busia district have kicked out thirty (30) incumbent councillors, ushering in new faces. Busia district council com

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Uganda Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions Threats, Accuses Washington of Oil-Driven Interference

Uganda Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions Threats, Accuses Washington of Oil-Driven Interference

Uganda’s ruling establishment has dismissed calls by the United States to sanction General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, branding Washington’s response to the 2026 General Elections as hypocritical, self-interested, and a direct assault on Uganda’s sovereignty.Uganda’s ruling establishment

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Museveni’s son tightens grip on Uganda’s political future

Museveni’s son tightens grip on Uganda’s political future

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, speaks during a past event. Kampala. As Uganda’s 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni begins his seventh term in office, his son and army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerug

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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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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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Jean-Philippe Mateta: Man United face double blow after Villa’s move

Jean-Philippe Mateta: Man United face double blow after Villa’s move

Manchester United risk losing out on Jean-Philippe Mateta in a move which constitutes a deadly double blow at Old Trafford, according to the latest report.Target ManThe Red Devils have maintained a long-standing interest in the Crystal Palace frontman after two consecutive impressiv

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Why Ssemujju Nganda Lost Kira Municipality — and What It Means

Why Ssemujju Nganda Lost Kira Municipality — and What It Means

The defeat of Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda in Kira Municipality stands out as one of the most surprising outcomes of Uganda’s 2026 parliamentary elections. In a constituency known for political awareness, urban exposure, and issue-based debate, few expected that one of Parliament’s most articulate

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Prominent opposition heavyweights who fell as Uganda ushers in the 12th Parliament

Prominent opposition heavyweights who fell as Uganda ushers in the 12th Parliament

Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026, have delivered a major political shake-up, with several high-profile opposition legislators losing their seats and bringing an end to some of the most influential careers in the 11th Parliament. The results underscore s

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Returning Officer Escapes with Nalukoola’s DR Forms as Nambi’s Supporters Turn Rowdy

Returning Officer Escapes with Nalukoola’s DR Forms as Nambi’s Supporters Turn Rowdy

The Kawempe North parliamentary race emerged as one of the most dramatic contests in Kampala during the 2026 general elections, culminating in scenes of tension and chaos at the tally centre.The election, which had already attracted heightened attention due to violent incidents that marred

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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