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Bobi Wine rules out court petition against Museveni victory

Bobi Wine rules out court petition against Museveni victory

Instead of legal action, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader urged his supporters to engage in peaceful street protests.NUP President Bobi Wine, has ruled out filing a court petition challenging President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in last week’s general election.Bobi Wine s

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Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine Defiant as Gen Muhoozi Orders Him to to Surrender to Police in 48 Hours

Bobi Wine has rejected Muhoozi's order to surrender to policeKAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s army commander Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to police within 48 hours, escalating a high-stakes standoff that has unfolded in the volatile aftermath of la

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MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

MTN gives update on delayed mobile money restoration

The disruption began after UCC suspended some mobile money transactions and internet access ahead of elections held on January 15, 2026.MTN Uganda has said it does not know when mobile money services will be fully restored.The telecom said restrictions remain in place under a direct

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Museveni Speaks Out on Butambala Killings

Museveni Speaks Out on Butambala Killings

Museveni receiving the presidential results from the NRM leadership on Sunday in RwakituraRWAKITURA, Uganda — President Museveni addressed the deadly Butambala incident on Sunday while receiving the official declaration of the presidential election results at his country home in Rwakitur

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Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

Adjumani LCIII chairperson’s vehicle set ablaze in post-election violence

The LCIII chairperson's vehicle was set ablaze by angry youthsPolice in Adjumani district are investigating an incident in which a vehicle belonging to the Adjumani Town Council LC III chairperson, Lawrence Mangapi, was set on fire following a post-election confrontation.The inciden

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Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s presidential election, held on Jan. 15, 2026, was defined by a massive security presence and a total digital blackout,

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IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

IGP Byakagaba: Only Police Officers Will Be Inside Polling Stations

Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans that the Uganda Police Force will take full charge of security inside polling stations during elections, while working closely with other security agencies deployed outside polling areas.He made the statement on Monday mornin

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Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls

Uganda Prisons Service Staff Enlisted As Election Constables Ahead of January 15th Polls

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, secure, and well-coordinated electoral process ahead of Thursday's general presidential and parliamentary elections.Speaking during Spotlight Uganda hosted by NBS Television on Sunday under the theme, 'B

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Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence

Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence

As Ugandans head for the presidential and parliamentary elections next Thursday, some locals and voters settling at the Uganda–DRC borders in the Bunyoro and West Nile sub-regions have expressed fears of possible post-election violence, compelling them to start seeking early refuge in the neigh

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Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks

Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to relocate 18 polling stations reportedly situated inside the fenced Naguru-Ntinda Police Barracks in Nakawa West Constituency.In a letter dated January 9, 2026, Ssenyonyi argues that the placement violat

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