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05 Jan '26
While Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu (Bobi Wine) has shown the ability to mobilize and establish a strong connection with urban youth and other social groups, what Adam Branch and Zachary Mampilly (2015) describe as “political society,” a critical question remains unanswered: are Kyagulanyi’s su
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05 Jan '26
Uganda Police Speaks Out on Alleged Shooting of NUP Supporter in SironkoThe Uganda Police Force has strongly refuted allegations that security personnel shot a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) during the party’s presidential campaign trail in Sironko District, stating that
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04 Jan '26
PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.Apac, Uganda: After months of silence, suspicion and growing anger at grassroots level, the Parish Development Mo
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04 Jan '26
Starlink has officially confirmed that no satellite internet terminals are currently active in Uganda, following the company’s swift enforcement of new restrictions in response to an order from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).In a letter dated January 2, 2026, sent to the UCC
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04 Jan '26
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has held discussions with Police over arrest of opposition supporters and human rights activists as Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Several opposition supporters have been arrested since the commencement of election campaigns,
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04 Jan '26
Meanwhile, police and the military have come under criticism for alleged human rights abuses, including beating, shooting, teargas use, and arrests of supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi across different parts of the country.Justice
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04 Jan '26
Former Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, is gaining momentum in the Nyendo–Mukungwe parliamentary race, with growing indications that his chances of victory have significantly improved as the campaign enters its final phase.Political observers and local residents say Mpuuga
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04 Jan '26
Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, addresses the media in KampalaKAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Communications Commission on Saturday flagged a viral public notice as fraudulent, dismissing claims that mobile money and banking services would be suspended du
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04 Jan '26
CBS Programs Manager Abbey Mukiibi Nkaga has thanked MTN and Gen Salim Saleh’s OWC for partnering with Kabaka’s CBS fm radio to pull off the 2025 Enkuuka edition, which he says turned out bigger and more successful than detractors wanted it to be.In his Friday radio interview, Abbey Mu
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04 Jan '26
Jinja – The arrest of a prominent Jinja-based investor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has been met with relief and celebration among residents, who say the businessman had long intimidated local leaders while allegedly boasting of powerful connections that placed him ab