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UHRC Awards Sh160 Million to Victims in Mbarara Rulings

UHRC Awards Sh160 Million to Victims in Mbarara Rulings

The Uganda Human Rights Commission, or UHRC, Tribunal in Mbarara City awarded a total of Sh160 million to victims of severe human rights violations in two separate rulings delivered this week.The details of the second ruling were not immediately available, but the first decision

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2026 polls: 7 candidates die, EC to reopen nominations

2026 polls: 7 candidates die, EC to reopen nominations

EC chairperson Justice Simon Mugyenyi Byabakama said the new nomination exercise will take place on November 27 and November 28, 2025.The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced fresh nominations in seven electoral areas after the death of candidates who had been cleared to run

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Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Police canine units being pushed directly toward civilians, including women and youths standing on the roadsideKampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the deployment of police dogs to disperse crowds during the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campa

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Tanzania cancels independence day over protests.

Tanzania cancels independence day over protests.

Tanzania will not hold independence day celebrations on December 9 after calls for protests over the mass killings during recent contested elections, the prime minister said Monday.Hundreds and possibly thousands of protesters were shot dead by security forces after anger erupte

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Ssekikubo Alleges EC Smuggled Fake Signatures to Approve Rwashande

Ssekikubo Alleges EC Smuggled Fake Signatures to Approve Rwashande

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has escalated his challenge against the nomination of his rival, Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande, accusing Electoral Commission (EC) officials in Ssembabule District of clearing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer using “forged, fraudulent and

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Bobi Wine Is a Better Replacement for Museveni - Ssemujju

Bobi Wine Is a Better Replacement for Museveni - Ssemujju

For more than two decades, Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has challenged presidential power, and in this wide-ranging conversation he warns that Uganda is approaching a dangerous crossroads where institutions are collapsing, dissent is criminalised

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Big Story: Intense Manhunt as 7 Suspects Escape from jail

Big Story: Intense Manhunt as 7 Suspects Escape from jail

Kigezi Police publicist Elly MaatePolice in Rubanda District have launched a manhunt for seven suspects who escaped from Rubanda Central Police Station after overpowering a cell guard on Saturday afternoon.Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson Elly Maate said the incident o

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Assailants raid Masindi police post, steal NIRA equipment

Assailants raid Masindi police post, steal NIRA equipment

Unknown assailants raided Karujubu police post in Masindi Municipality and made off with equipment belonging to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).The thieves reportedly broke into the post at around 3 a.m., stealing three laptops and a bag containing

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Outrage over Eddy Kenzo military outfit

Outrage over Eddy Kenzo military outfit

Ugandans accused the singer of flaunting his privilege in the face of a strictly enforced law that has led to the imprisonment of many political opponents.Eddy Kenzo has come under heavy criticism after posting a photo of himself performing on stage dressed in full military-styl

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Watoto Church Cantata moves to new venue to accommodate growing audiences

Watoto Church Cantata moves to new venue to accommodate growing audiences

Pastor Edward Mwesigye, Pastoral Team Leader at Watoto Church speaking to media during the press conference.KAMPALA, UGANDA — Watoto Church announced a major venue change for its annual Christmas Cantata, moving the 2025 production to Old Kampala Senior Secondary School to accommodate ra

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