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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign

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Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Nigeria's senate president denies sexually harassing colleague

Senate President Akpabio told Wednesday's session that he had been raised very well by his late mother and had never harassed any woman.One of Nigeria's most senior politicians, Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by

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Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

The violence during the Kawempe North by-election has led to a heated debate in Parliament, with opposition MPs challenging government officials over the role of security forces in the unrest.The government has di

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Bobi Wine Releases Video of Security Raid on NUP Headquarters

Bobi Wine Releases Video of Security Raid on NUP Headquarters

ational Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has shared video footage showing security forces raiding the party’s headquarters. The footage, posted on his X account, challenges official statements and raises concerns about the con

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Human Rights Lawyer Accuses Government of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Human Rights Lawyer Accuses Government of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Lawyer and human rights activist Sarah Bireete has expressed concern over what she sees as an increase in cyber harassment in Uganda.In a post on her X account, Bireete accused the government of tapping phone call

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"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

"Stop Spying on Us" Lawyer Sarah Bireete Warns Govt of Phone Surveillance After Leaked Audio

Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist Sarah Bireete has accused the government of illegally tapping phone calls and leaking private conversations to the public.She expressed her concerns on her X account, calli

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Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Gen Muhoozi Meets Kagame in Kigali

Kigali – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame.Muhoozi earlier this week disclosed plans to sign

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Tension Flares at Rukungiri Burial Over Besigye’s Health Concerns

Tension Flares at Rukungiri Burial Over Besigye’s Health Concerns

During a burial in Rukungiri District on February 15, 2025, tensions escalated over conflicting reports about Besigye's health.Dr. Elisa Rutahigwa, the Rukungiri Municipality legislator, informed mourners that he had recently visited Dr. Besigye at Luzira Prison

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Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s

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Luwemba Runs as Independent for Kawempe North By-election After NUP Ticket Denial, Mpuuga Backs Him

Luwemba Runs as Independent for Kawempe North By-election After NUP Ticket Denial, Mpuuga Backs Him

The political situation in Kawempe North is becoming tense as the by-election approaches. A debate over the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer has caused division within the party.Muhammad Luwemba Luswa, a

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