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From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of 

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Rebecca Kadaga Breaks Silence After Holding a Closed-door Meeting With Winnie Besigye

Rebecca Kadaga Breaks Silence After Holding a Closed-door Meeting With Winnie Besigye

First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has broken her silence following a rare closed-door meeting with longtime women's rights advocate Dr. Winnie Byanyima Besigye.The two powerhouses—veterans of Uganda’s women’s emancipation movement—met away from

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PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that

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Tensions Simmer as Minister Ssebugwawo Declares Boycott of Bulange over Kingdom Wrangles

Tensions Simmer as Minister Ssebugwawo Declares Boycott of Bulange over Kingdom Wrangles

Fresh tensions have rocked Buganda Kingdom leadership following reports that Minister Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo has vowed never to set foot in Bulange again, citing unresolved grievances with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. The fallout comes just days before Pres

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Crafting Uganda’s Legacy in Wood: The Rise of Nsambya Furniture Workshop in a Digital World

Crafting Uganda’s Legacy in Wood: The Rise of Nsambya Furniture Workshop in a Digital World

‎In Uganda's bustling capital, where tradition intertwines with modernization, a local workshop has grown into a symbol of excellence in handcrafted furniture.Nsambya Furniture Workshop, founded by Ivan Ssegujja in the heart of Kampala, has redefined Uganda’s furniture landscape.

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Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

Mutasingwa Petition Adjourned as Challenger No-Shows

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections tribunal has adjourned the hearing of a petition challenging the party's primary victory of Diana Mutasingwa in the Buikwe District Woman MP race to 4pm, after the petitioner failed to appear.Mutasingwa, who also serves as the Minister of St

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MP Sekyanzi Wants NRM Tribunal to Conduct Field Investigations Before Ruling on Petitions

MP Sekyanzi Wants NRM Tribunal to Conduct Field Investigations Before Ruling on Petitions

Budyebo County Member of Parliament Sekyanzi Benard Kirya has called on the NRM Elections Disputes Tribunal to leave their base at Plot 30 and conduct on-the-ground investigations before issuing final verdicts in ongoing primary election petitions.Speaking to the press after appearing befo

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UPDF Land Forces Retire 411 Junior Officers and Militants at Bombo Headquarters

UPDF Land Forces Retire 411 Junior Officers and Militants at Bombo Headquarters

A total of 411 junior officers and militants from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces have officially retired during a colourful ceremony held at Bombo UPDF Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo Town Council, Luweero District.Presiding over the function, Maj. Gen. Francis T

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Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w

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Museveni Gives Mbarara Roadside Vendors Shs100,000 Each in Additional Capital

Museveni Gives Mbarara Roadside Vendors Shs100,000 Each in Additional Capital

President Museveni has extended financial support to 605 roadside vendors operating in Koranorya Market, Mbarara City, through the State House Roadside Market Vendor Project.The president, who did not attend the event in person, sent the support package of shs100,000 per vendor throug

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