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MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the general election in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. Two lawyers have filed a case in the Civil Division of the High Cour

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Court Sets Date to Hear NUP Supporters’ Case in Mbarara

Court Sets Date to Hear NUP Supporters’ Case in Mbarara

During the appearance of the accused to hear the ruling of their Bail Application, the accused heard in court the state attorney Rebbecca Akuria submit that state was ready to begin their trial.CourtThe Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mbarara City has set a date to begin the hearing o

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Minister Amongi blames election loss on Speaker Among

Minister Amongi blames election loss on Speaker Among

Amongi alleged that the Speaker mobilised soldiers and resources to ensure she failed at the polls. The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has publicly blamed her defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections on alleged interference by Speaker of Parliament

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UCC threatens to disable devices of VPN users

UCC threatens to disable devices of VPN users

The UCC boss said the commission was aware that some individuals were using such tools to evade directives put in place by authorities.The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the partial restoration of internet services following restrictions imposed during the recent pres

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MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

The disruption began after UCC suspended some mobile money transactions and internet access ahead of elections held on January 15, 2026.MTN Uganda has said it does not know when mobile money services will be fully restored.The telecom said restrictions remain in place under a direct

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Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latest

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Diomande; Chelsea agree Jacquet deal; Man Utd eye Gomes; Liverpool latestonefootball.com2hJanuary window heating up with big deals expectedTransfer targets: Jeremy Jacquet, Ousmane Diomande and Joao GomesOneFootball Videos

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NTV ‘in talks’ with Zungulu presenter Ivan Kyeyune after securing Nakasongola MP seat

NTV ‘in talks’ with Zungulu presenter Ivan Kyeyune after securing Nakasongola MP seat

Kyeyune, who is now MP Nakasongola County, has been presenter of the weekly ‘Zungulu,’ a comic segment that captures the unusual and off-beat soft news stories of the week.NTV Uganda says it is hoping to retain the services of Ivan Kyeyune, one of its most famed presenters who was last

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UCC threatens to disable devices of VPN users

UCC threatens to disable devices of VPN users

The UCC boss said the commission was aware that some individuals were using such tools to evade directives put in place by authorities.The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the partial restoration of internet services following restrictions imposed during the recent pres

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Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

The LCIII chairperson's vehicle was set ablaze by angry youthsPolice in Adjumani district are investigating an incident in which a vehicle belonging to the Adjumani Town Council LC III chairperson, Lawrence Mangapi, was set on fire following a post-election confrontation.The inciden

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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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