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How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

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NEMA Cracks Down on Wetland Encroachment, Arrests Prominent Jinja Investor

NEMA Cracks Down on Wetland Encroachment, Arrests Prominent Jinja Investor

JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroachment on the Bugembe wetland, a critical ecosystem along the Jinja–Iganga Highway.The National Environment Management Auth

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“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Say Sorry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge

“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Say Sorry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge

Bebe Cool is under intense pressure after allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the titular head of Muslims in Buganda Kingdom — and Latif Ssebagala says the singer must apologise without delay.“Apologise Now!” — Latif Ssebagala Orders Bebe Cool to Sa

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Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal

Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsmoke that hangs over Kampala every evening lies a multibillion-dollar economic deadlock. Despite a flurry of executive or

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UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appealed to the Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, to continue guiding Muslim clerics and the faithful to uphold peace and harmony before, during, and after the forthcoming national elections. A senior delegation of UPD

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Electoral Commission Denominates NUP’s MP Candidate for Isingiro North Constituency

Electoral Commission Denominates NUP’s MP Candidate for Isingiro North Constituency

The Electoral Commission has denominated National Unity Platform, (NUP) flagbearer for Isingiro North Constituency.Ntanda Shalif Hakim who was contesting against the Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Bright Rwamirama in a letter dated 19th December, 2025.According to the Elect

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EC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections

EC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections

Buyende, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has disqualified independent candidate, Daniel Mulirire from contesting for the Budiope East parliamentary seat, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, who accused the Commission of denying candidat

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Kenya receives advanced Israeli SPYDER air defense system.

Kenya receives advanced Israeli SPYDER air defense system.

Kenya has secured its national airspace by procuring the Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, which empowers the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to intercept and destroy hostile aircraft, drones, and tactical missiles.According to The Jerusalem Post, this high-tech acquisition empowers the K

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Mbarara woman dies after getting Shs 600m for treatment from President Museveni

Mbarara woman dies after getting Shs 600m for treatment from President Museveni

Gift had been battling severe complications from an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. A family in Kashari, Mbarara District is grieving the tragic passing of their daughter, Gift Ainembabazi, who died at Mulago Hospital

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Uganda should reshape its growth path

Uganda should reshape its growth path

Kampala streets in 1960sUganda’s development story is shaped by two powerful histories.The first is our real, lived past. Before colonialism, Uganda had functioning kingdoms, trade networks and organised communities. This was violently disrupted by European colonization – a clea

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