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Uganda Strains Under New Wave of Displacement as Regional Conflicts Intensify

Uganda Strains Under New Wave of Displacement as Regional Conflicts Intensify

Uganda continues to face an escalating refugee crisis, with nearly 190,000 individuals, including almost 36,000 newborns, registered in 2024 alone.The figures, released by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with support from UNHCR, paint a stark picture of the human toll of unrelenting

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NRM's Fresh Face: Joseph Ssewava Set to Revitalise Party in Central Region

NRM's Fresh Face: Joseph Ssewava Set to Revitalise Party in Central Region

Joseph Ssewava, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a key ally of President Museveni, has announced his candidacy for the party's Vice Chairperson position for the Central Region, replacing Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi.Ssewava, known for his outstanding work in champi

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NRM Electoral Commission Introduces Mobile Money Option for Aspirants

NRM Electoral Commission Introduces Mobile Money Option for Aspirants

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has officially issued a circular outlining the nomination and expression of interest fees for aspirants ahead of the 2025 internal party elections.The directive comes with two payment options bank deposit or mobile money aimed at

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NUP Opens Applications for 2026 General Election Aspirants

NUP Opens Applications for 2026 General Election Aspirants

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has issued a nationwide call for expressions of interest from party members seeking to contest various elective positions in the upcoming 2026 General Elections.The announcement, published in the Daily Monitor, signals the party's formal commencement of it

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Officials Say Embedding Community is at Heart of EACOP Project

Officials Say Embedding Community is at Heart of EACOP Project

Officials have said that as Uganda advances one of its largest infrastructure projects in recent history, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is not just laying steel, it’s laying down relationships with the communities it runs through.Often, large-scale projects are measure

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Entebbe Warns of Travel Chaos Due to Mecca Pilgrimage

Entebbe Warns of Travel Chaos Due to Mecca Pilgrimage

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a travel advisory warning all passengers departing through Entebbe International Airport of potential disruptions due to increased traffic during the Hajj pilgrimage season.In a statement released ahead of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca,

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NRM Probes Electoral Interference by Senior Party Leaders and MPs

NRM Probes Electoral Interference by Senior Party Leaders and MPs

The ruling party's Electoral Commission has launched investigations into alleged meddling by legislators and top leaders in ongoing internal elections, vowing to expose offenders.The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has opened investigations into claims that some Members

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Judicial Officers Trained to Lead Peer Learning Under New Capacity-Building Drive

Judicial Officers Trained to Lead Peer Learning Under New Capacity-Building Drive

The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) has launched a new push to strengthen internal training capacity within the Judiciary, focusing on equipping Judicial Officers to serve as in-house trainers.In a session held at the JTI offices, participants were introduced to practical techniques for

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Museveni Urges Leaders on Increasing Productivity for Development

Museveni Urges Leaders on Increasing Productivity for Development

President Museveni has advised local leaders in the Rwenzori sub-region to avoid tackling multiple tasks simultaneously.He emphasized that multitasking could reduce efficiency and increase errors, while focusing on one task at a time can lead to improved concentration, productivity an

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Equal Opportunities Commission Calls for Electoral Reforms Amid Rights Concerns

Equal Opportunities Commission Calls for Electoral Reforms Amid Rights Concerns

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has raised concerns over violations of electoral rights and called for urgent reforms to ensure inclusive and fair elections in Uganda.EOC Chairperson Safia Nalule Jjuuko said the Commission had received numerous petitions from different sections of

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