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How the Removal of the Age Limit Changed Presidential Polls
Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga’s tenure included chairing the landmark parliamentary session that removed the presidential age limit in Uganda.KAMPALA, UGANDA – The 2017 constitutional amendment to remove the presidential age limit has sparked a debate
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NIRA Blocks Age Alteration Attempt by National Female Youth MP Aspirant Nakku Fiona
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has refused a request by Nakku Fiona, a National Female Youth MP aspirant, to alter her date of birth on her national identity card — a move interpreted as an attempt to meet the constitutional age
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Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the party's primary victory of Diana Mutasingwa in the Buikwe District Woman MP race to 4pm, after the petitioner failed to appear.Mutasingwa, who also serves as the Minister of St
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Call to Action: Religious Leaders and SRHR in Uganda
In Uganda, conversations regarding Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) remains a significant challenge, particularly among young men and women.Many young people fall victim to early marriages, teenage pregnancies, and unsafe abortions often due to a lack of accurate informati
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Rejected by NRM, Mbatekamwa Bounces Back with Surprise Mbarara Mayor Bid
Igara West Member of Parliament, Mbatekamwa Gaffa Louis, has officially declared his intention to run for Mbarara City Mayor as an independent candidate. His announcement comes just weeks after he was denied the National Resistance Movement (NRM) nomination duri
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Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Peace Ahead of General Elections Announces East African Revival Convention in Kabale
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on all Ugandans—particularly political leaders—to embrace peace, unity, and tolerance during the upcoming the forthcoming elections.He emphasised the need to reject violence, hostility,
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ACCA and Deloitte Uganda Launch 9th CFO Awards to Celebrate Financial Leadership
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have launched the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.Organised under the theme, “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy,” the 2025 awards will spotlight finance leaders who are not
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Stecia Mayanja Unveiled as President of new opposition party NPP
At a pompous event, Stecia read out her oaths, vowing to, among others to be loyal and faithful to her party's constitutional values Stacia Mayanja took oath as President of NPPSinger Stecia Mayanja has joined the ever-growing list of entertainers who are giv
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Why Ex-VPs Gilbert Bukenya And Edward Sekandi Are Doing All they Can To Ensure That Haruna Kasolo Becomes NRM Buganda Chairman And Joins Museveni in CEC
With Godfrey Kiwanda failing to shine because of the political baggage and resentful fatigue that comes with being an ineffective incumbent and Moses Karangwa failing to have a coherent campaign messaging and team as many are shunning him because of his controve