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Court Showdown Looms as Residents Challenge Judge Sebutinde’s Bugolobi Construction

Court Showdown Looms as Residents Challenge Judge Sebutinde’s Bugolobi Construction

Residents of Bugolobi Princess Anna Drive, together with their local council leadership, have dragged a retired Ugandan judge and International Court of Justice (ICJ) judge, Julia Sebutinde to court over the alleged illegal construction of a six-storey apartment block in a residential neighborhoo

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'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

The bush-war veteran made a stinging rebuke of the current military establishment, invoking his revolutionary roots to condemn the high-handedness of security forces during the ongoing election season.Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda OtafIire, has distanced himself

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Ask Al-Shabaab or ADF If You Doubt Our Capabilities” – UPDF to Bobi Wine

Ask Al-Shabaab or ADF If You Doubt Our Capabilities” – UPDF to Bobi Wine

Uganda’s military warned on Saturday against what it called inflammatory political rhetoric that could spark violence ahead of the country’s 2026 general election.In a statement, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) said it was concerned by comments attributed to the National Un

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EC Disqualifies NUP Candidate Challenging Minister Kasaija in Buyanja

EC Disqualifies NUP Candidate Challenging Minister Kasaija in Buyanja

Kibaale District, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Christopher Ategeka, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Buyanja County parliamentary race, dealing a blow to the opposition party ahead of the 2026 general elections.Ategeka had been nominated on Oc

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Byabakama Disqualifies PFF Candidate from Isingiro North Race

Byabakama Disqualifies PFF Candidate from Isingiro North Race

The Electoral Commission has denominated Arnold Ankunda Best the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) candidate in the race to represent the electorates of Isingiro North County to Parliament.In the letter signed by Justice Byabakama, the Commission also found out that Ankunda had nine valid

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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age

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Uganda: Church Alleges Drunk UPDF Driver Caused Death of Anglican Priest in Abim

Uganda: Church Alleges Drunk UPDF Driver Caused Death of Anglican Priest in Abim

The Anglican Church in Abim has alleged that the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) driver who knocked dead Rev. Bosco Achilla was drunk at the time of the fatal accident.Rev Canon Richard Ongom, who served alongside the late Rev Achilla at All Saints Anglican Church in Abim Town, said

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Security guard shoots armed suspect in foiled Christmas Day robbery

Security guard shoots armed suspect in foiled Christmas Day robbery

Yumbe, Uganda: A licensed private security guard has shot and wounded an armed robbery suspect during a foiled attack in Yumbe Town Council, as security agencies intensify efforts to curb rising festive-season crime in the West Nile sub-region.According to Collins Asea, the North West Nile

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Backlash as EC Denominates Magogo Rival for Buyende MP Race

Backlash as EC Denominates Magogo Rival for Buyende MP Race

Critics have cited the Buyende decision alongside other recent nomination disputes involving high-profile contests to argue that challengers to powerful incumbents face heightened procedural hurdlesDaniel Mulirire (R) and MagogoThe Electoral Commission has annulled the parliamentary

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Bad day for Byabakama as Kadaga Joins Kabaka in disputing EC’s Readiness to Deliver Credible Elections

Bad day for Byabakama as Kadaga Joins Kabaka in disputing EC’s Readiness to Deliver Credible Elections

Stung by the controversial circumstances under which Budiope East MP Moses Magogo’s leading opponent Daniel Mulirire (an NRM-leaning independent) was denominated and disqualified from the race, leading Busoga kingmaker Rebecca Kadaga has sharply criticized the Electoral Commission.Speaki

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