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Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred House.” When Oulanyah died in March 2022, Anita Among, his replacement, doubled down on the promise.In a four-part serie

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Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

With his charisma, tenacity and everyman appeal, music star Bobi Wine has shaken up Ugandan politics.Since his career pivot a decade ago, the 43-year-old has become a major thorn in the side of President Yoweri Museveni, an 81-year-old who has been in power for 40 years.Bobi Wine ha

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Why I Have Managed Uganda, Museveni Opens Up

Why I Have Managed Uganda, Museveni Opens Up

President Museveni addressing NRM leaders from Busoga sub region during a meeting at Iganga Girls School grounds in Iganga town on Saturday. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Busoga sub-region to embrace humility, unity, and di

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UNMF receives additional Shs5 billion to strengthen musician financing

UNMF receives additional Shs5 billion to strengthen musician financing

The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has received an additional Shs5 billion from the government to boost its SACCO, strengthening financial support for musicians across the country.This latest disbursement comes after UNMF previously received Shs5 billion in 2024 as part of a w

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Uganda’s moment to build, not beg, the world

Uganda’s moment to build, not beg, the world

There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tightening of United States visa conditions for Ugandans, including the introduction of substantial visa bonds, is one such moment. I

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President Museveni Declares January 15 and 16 Public Holidays for 2026 Elections

President Museveni Declares January 15 and 16 Public Holidays for 2026 Elections

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declared Thursday, January 15, and Friday, January 16, 2026, as public holidays to allow Ugandans to fully participate in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.The declaration was made under the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 174), through a legal not

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Sasha Ferguson speaks out on life after split with Canary Mugume

Sasha Ferguson speaks out on life after split with Canary Mugume

Sasha Ferguson has broken her silence on life after her highly publicised breakup with media personality Canary Mugume, addressing questions about reconciliation, motherhood and moving forward.The former couple made headlines last year after their separation turned bitter, with Sasha accus

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Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

Court Upholds EC Decision Blocking Magogo Rival from Budiope East MP Race

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, keeping in place the Electoral Commission (EC) decision that removed him from the ballot for Budiope East constituency (Buyende District).In a judgment delivered electronically on January 9, 2026, J

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EC Upholds Mawokota South NRM MP Candidate’s Nomination

EC Upholds Mawokota South NRM MP Candidate’s Nomination

The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of NRM’s John Bosco Seguya Lubyayi as a candidate in the Mawokota South parliamentary race, ruling that his candidature is lawful and valid.In a decision dated January 5, 2026, EC Chairperson Justice Simon

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NUP CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS FROM KWANIA NORTH MP RACE; Claims Museveni Convinced Him to Step Down.

NUP CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS FROM KWANIA NORTH MP RACE; Claims Museveni Convinced Him to Step Down.

With just days remaining to Uganda’s 2026 general elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Kwania North Constituency, Allan Charles Odongo, has withdrawn from the parliamentary race in a move that has sparked political debate. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, Odongo revealed

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