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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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Sudhir Ruparelia Loses Shs 40bn Case Against dfcu Bank

Sudhir Ruparelia Loses Shs 40bn Case Against dfcu Bank

Sudhir RupareliaKampala — The High Court has dismissed an application by Meera Investments Ltd, led by businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, seeking to have dfcu Bank cited for contempt of court over failure to restore dozens of properties, ruling that the bank was protected by a valid court

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Rukungiri: LC Chairperson Arrested Over Defacing Gen. Jim Muhwezi’s Campaign Posters

Rukungiri: LC Chairperson Arrested Over Defacing Gen. Jim Muhwezi’s Campaign Posters

A 42-year-old Local Council (LC) chairperson in Rukungiri District has been arrested for allegedly defacing campaign posters of the Minister for Security and incumbent Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Rt. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu.The Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Elly Ma

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Nup Supporter Arrested Over Smashing Police Vehicle

Nup Supporter Arrested Over Smashing Police Vehicle

Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested a 25-year-old man, Kabira Deo, in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle in Wakiso District. The vehicle, registration number UP 9770, was reportedly damaged on 10th January 2026 at Lufula in Nakabugo Parish during a security

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No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

IGP Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans of full police preparedness and zero tolerance for election violence, saying security forces will protect voters and enforce the law ahead of the January 2026 polls.Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba (PHoto/File)Kampala, Uganda: Insp

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Who Is Moses Byaruhanga State House’s Mr. Fix It & Why M7 Gave Him Special Duty to Handle Kampala in 2026 Elections

Who Is Moses Byaruhanga State House’s Mr. Fix It & Why M7 Gave Him Special Duty to Handle Kampala in 2026 Elections

In the last couple of weeks Moses Byaruhanga appeared in viral videos and several articles giving money to market vendors in Kampala, meat vendors in Lukaya and Kayunga, Muslims in Kiboga and later while giving 1Bn to private security guards’ SACCO which made a lot of our readers to ask us to p

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Nine Political Parties without Presidential Candidates Endorse President Yoweri Museveni, Pledge 3.3 Million Votes Ahead of 2026 Elections

Nine Political Parties without Presidential Candidates Endorse President Yoweri Museveni, Pledge 3.3 Million Votes Ahead of 2026 Elections

In a dramatic pre-election political move, Stella Birah Nambuya, President of the Deliberate Vote and leader of the Republican Women and Youth Party, announced that a coalition of nine political parties has thrown its weight behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the upcoming general election

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Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers representing human rights activist, Sarah Bireete, have filed urgent applications seeking a production warrant to have her brought before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court.They are arguing that her charge and remand are unlawful and violate constitutional safeguards.T

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Just In!! Security Guard Arrested Arrested over sale of illegal ammunition

Just In!! Security Guard Arrested Arrested over sale of illegal ammunition

The Territorial Police in Luwero district have announced the arrest of a 25-year-old security guard, Okongo Alfred Owona, in connection with the illegal possession of government ammunition. Owona, who was found in possession of four live bullets, is currently being held by authorities as investig

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SECRETS EXPOSED! How fight over UN Agriculture Fund’s Sh30bn landed Hongera Sana boss in trouble

SECRETS EXPOSED! How fight over UN Agriculture Fund’s Sh30bn landed Hongera Sana boss in trouble

Ashraf Muyomba the Director Hongera Saana Uganda, Office of the PresidentA bitter scramble for billions from a United Nations agriculture fund has landed the national coordinator of Hongera Sana Uganda in serious trouble, exposing deep cracks within Uganda’s security establishment and ra

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