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Ugandan minister Steven Tendo, who faced brutal torture abroad, detained by ICE in Vermont

Ugandan minister Steven Tendo, who faced brutal torture abroad, detained by ICE in Vermont

Steven Tendo, a Ugandan minister and nursing assistant who moved to Vermont in 2021 while seeking asylum, was detained in Shelburne on Wednesday morning by federal immigration agents, according to the union he’s a part of and the advocacy group Migrant Justice.Tendo was detained by U.S.

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Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Ex-Trade Ministry PS Ssali, MPs Mawanda, Akamba Return to Anti-Corruption Court in Shs3.8 Billion Fraud Case

Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the hearing of their case at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on August 27, 2024.KAMPALA — Former Ministry of Trade P

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Cop Ampe released on bond

Cop Ampe released on bond

Dismissed Uganda Prisons warder Lawrence Ampe, widely known as Cop Ampe, was released on police bond on February 5, 2026, after being charged with a cyber crime offence months after his controversial dismissal over social media attacks on the prisons service.Lawrence Ampe, the dismissed Ug

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Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls

Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls

NRM Buganda Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo says Buganda deserves a bigger share of government positions after delivering strong support for Museveni in the 2026 elections.NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune welcomes President Museveni during a a recent presidential campa

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Understanding Hon. Nameere’s Election Saga: The Iron Lady Who Withstood the Opposition Storm to Emerge Masaka City Woman MP

Understanding Hon. Nameere’s Election Saga: The Iron Lady Who Withstood the Opposition Storm to Emerge Masaka City Woman MP

Hon Justine Nameere’s journey to Parliament has been anything but ordinary. Following a bruising political contest and an intense legal battle, she has emerged victorious as Masaka City’s first elected Woman Member of Parliament under the National Resistance Movement (NRM).Upon her dec

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Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating under overwhelming executive control.Egesa argues that the prolonged consolidation of power in the presidency has

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You’re an Opportunist”: PLU Fires Back at Minister Baryomunsi Over Remarks on Muhoozi

You’re an Opportunist”: PLU Fires Back at Minister Baryomunsi Over Remarks on Muhoozi

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group has sharply criticized the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, following his public remarks distancing government from controversial social media posts by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

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Vote Recount Sparks Chaos at Masaka High Court

Vote Recount Sparks Chaos at Masaka High Court

There was Tension at the Masaka High Court on Friday afternoon following a court order for a vote recount in the fiercely contested Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament race.The decision by Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe came after an application by Justine Nameere, the candidate

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High Court Orders IGP to Clarify Whereabouts of Missing NUP Leader

High Court Orders IGP to Clarify Whereabouts of Missing NUP Leader

The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Kavuma on Friday while hearing an application filed by Tukamushaba’s lawyers, who want the court to compel authorities to produce her or explain her whereabouts.The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to clarif

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Court upholds Ochai's win in West Budama North MP seat

Court upholds Ochai's win in West Budama North MP seat

Tororo Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application challenging the declaration of Max Ochai as the winner of the January 15 polls for West Budama County North Parliamentary race.The application was filed by Richard Othieno Okoth, who contested as an independent candidate, request

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