The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
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Gen Muhoozi's Visit to Algeria Sparks Controversy, Leaving MPs with 'Clowns' to Debate
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. While he is currently in Algeria on an official visit to strengthen military ties, his refusal to appear before Uganda’s Parliamentary Committ
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Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections
Dodoma. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is set to pass a resolution endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Ali Hassan Mwinyi as the party’s official candidates for the Union and Zanzibar presidential elections, resp
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‘I Won’t Let Kawempe North Go Unrepresented’ - Parliament to EC
Parliament has officially requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a by-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, following the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9, 2025.The request was conveyed in a January 15 letter by Cle
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Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling
The state has strongly opposed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team seeking reference to the Constitutional Court for interpretation of critical matters regarding his ongoing trial at the General Court Martial.
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UNTOLD STORY: Shs 30bn UPDF’s Israel-made Drone Crashed in DRC
A Shs 30bn UPDF drone crashed in the eastern Republic of Congo (DRC) in late 2024 during a secret reconnaissance operation, a United Nations report has revealed. The incident, which occurred on the evening of
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The Judge Who Denied Ssegirinya Bail Faces Public Outrage—Could His Death Have Been Prevented?
Judge Lawrence Twayanze of the Masaka High Court has come under intense criticism from Ugandans following his decision to deny bail to the late Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, despite medical reports highlighting the urgency of his condition.
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Could Manchester United hand a chance to a goalkeeper who last played for sixth-tier Chester? Ruben Amorim keeping 'watchful eye' on youngster
Manchester United's goalkeeper department has been widely debated since Amorim's arrival21-year-old goalkeeper Elyh Harrison will be watched carefully over the next few monthsManchester United are facing a goalkeeping conundrum this January.
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Arts teachers plead for ‘any increment’ as govt again ignores their salary demands
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) has adopted a more flexible approach in its efforts to secure salary enhancements for arts teachers, expressing a willingness to accept even the smallest increment in the forthcoming national budget.
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David Kalemera Fired From State House Revenue Intelligence Unit
David Kalemera, the embattled head of Uganda’s State House Revenue Intelligence Unit, has been relieved of his position and reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.This decision comes less than a year afte