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Sarah Bireete and the price of speaking truth to power

Sarah Bireete and the price of speaking truth to power

When Dr Sarah Bireete was rounded up from her house and taken to Natete Police station, I received nervous messages from friends asking me whether I was safe.Because Dr Bireete and I have done plenty of political talk shows together, and often agree on almost everything – oftentimes comp

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2026 elections: Court strikes out Ssekikubo’s election appeal against Rwashande over time limit

2026 elections: Court strikes out Ssekikubo’s election appeal against Rwashande over time limit

The High Court in Kampala has struck out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of ruling NRM flag-bearer, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, ruling that the case was filed outside the strict timelines set by law.In a ruling delivered on January 6

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32 Cuban Special Forces Killed in Maduro’s Capture

32 Cuban Special Forces Killed in Maduro’s Capture

Havana – The Cuban government has confirmed that 32 of its elite special forces operatives were killed during the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3, deepening tensions between Havana and Washington.The fallen soldiers belonged

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NRM Flagbearer’s Supporter Shot Dead in Clash with Rival Minister’s Guards

NRM Flagbearer’s Supporter Shot Dead in Clash with Rival Minister’s Guards

The confrontations left one person dead and three others critically injured following the night shooting at the Apasi trading center in Ogongora Sub-county on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Saidi Eteru, a resident of Orungo, Aridi, reported to be a supporter of NRM flag beare

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TORORO: UPDF Soldier Kills Wife in Domestic Brawl, Arrested

TORORO: UPDF Soldier Kills Wife in Domestic Brawl, Arrested

A somber mood has engulfed Bira Village Pajwenda village, on the outskirts of Pajwenda Town Council following a tragic incident in which a soldier attached to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineering Brigade allegedly murdered his wife on Monday night, 29th December, 2025.Th

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UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

UPDF Appeals to Mufti to Promote Peace Ahead of Elections

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has appealed to the Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, to continue guiding Muslim clerics and the faithful to uphold peace and harmony before, during, and after the forthcoming national elections. A senior delegation of UPD

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Trump, Ugandan courts and the 1995 constitution

Trump, Ugandan courts and the 1995 constitution

The nations of the world are jointly, and severally, struggling with the lawlessness introduced by United States President Donald J Trump into the global order.Indeed, the world he seems to be intent on creating is eerily similar to the state of nature articulated by philosopher Thomas Hob

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President Museveni Hails Minister Kasolo and Kisekulo’s Game-Changing Alliance to Reclaim Kyotera for NRM in 2026

President Museveni Hails Minister Kasolo and Kisekulo’s Game-Changing Alliance to Reclaim Kyotera for NRM in 2026

In an unprecedented turn of events that has left Kyotera buzzing, President Yoweri Museveni has lavished praise on two of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) most powerful figures—Haruna Kasolo and Patrick Kintu Kisekulo—who, despite their bitter rivalry, have united in a groundbreakin

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Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol.

Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol.

Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised

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Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol

Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol

Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised

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