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Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers representing human rights activist, Sarah Bireete, have filed urgent applications seeking a production warrant to have her brought before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court.They are arguing that her charge and remand are unlawful and violate constitutional safeguards.T

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I'm fit and still in the race, says Gen Moses Ali

I'm fit and still in the race, says Gen Moses Ali

The second Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, has dismissed media reports suggesting that his health has deteriorated to the extent that his doctor advised him to choose between his life and active politics.The veteran politician described the allegations as ba

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Court to Decide Fate of Ssenyonyi, Seven Others on Nakawa West Ballot Within Two Weeks

Court to Decide Fate of Ssenyonyi, Seven Others on Nakawa West Ballot Within Two Weeks

MThe Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and Nakawa Division West Member of Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, together with seven other parliamentary candidates, will know within the next two weeks whether they will appear on the ballot in the January 15, 2026 general elections.The Leader of

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Uganda: Court Throws Out Petition Against Twinomujuni Nomination

Uganda: Court Throws Out Petition Against Twinomujuni Nomination

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of Loydah Twinomujuni Kyarikunda as Mbarara District Woman Member of Parliament candidate for the 2026-2031 term.In a ruling delivered on Monday, December 22, 2025, acting judge Bonny Isaac Teko held that the pet

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Electoral Commission Asks Court to Keep Walukagga Off 2026 Ballot

Electoral Commission Asks Court to Keep Walukagga Off 2026 Ballot

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to cancel the candidature of Mathias Walukagga, insisting that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required to contest for the Busiro East parliamentary seat.In an affidavit in reply filed before the Civil Division of

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Most attacking keeper in league' - why Raya is key for Arsenal

Most attacking keeper in league' - why Raya is key for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, and David Raya of Arsenal embrace at full-time after victory in the penalty shoot out following the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024Image source, Getty Images

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JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

The High Court has scheduled December 22 for delivery of its judgment in an election petition filed by Busiro East parliamentary aspirant Mathias Walukaga, who is contesting his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over academic qualification requirements.Justice Simon Peter K

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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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Queries as Nyamutoro is Declared Unopposed; NUP Candidate Disqualified

Queries as Nyamutoro is Declared Unopposed; NUP Candidate Disqualified

The Electoral Commission’s decision to nullify the nomination of NUP’s Mercy Rebecca Abedican and declare Minister Phiona Nyamutoro elected unopposed has triggered sharp debate over the integrity of Uganda’s nomination verification system and its implicati

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Court of Appeal orders govt to pay Shs 33bn to Iraqi Fund

Court of Appeal orders govt to pay Shs 33bn to Iraqi Fund

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High court decision that had cancelled a payment of $8.7 million (about Shs 33 billion) owed by the Government of Uganda to the Iraqi Fund for External Development.Court of Appeal ruled that the High court acted in error when it revisited a case that ha

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