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28 Dec '25
Kibaale District, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Christopher Ategeka, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Buyanja County parliamentary race, dealing a blow to the opposition party ahead of the 2026 general elections.Ategeka had been nominated on Oc
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27 Dec '25
Whether you’re facing unexpected expenses, need to pay school fees, or want to grab a timely opportunity, Equity Bank Uganda’s salary loans are designed to support your financial goals quickly and conveniently.Here’s a complete guide on how to apply, what you’ll need, and how to ma
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27 Dec '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — Kampala Metropolitan Police reported a generally calm holiday season across the capital area, though a residential fire in Kitende destroyed a home early Dec. 26.The fire broke out in a six-room house in Kajjansi Town Council during the early hours of Boxing Day. Accord
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27 Dec '25
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that
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27 Dec '25
KAMPALA, Uganda – As Uganda barrels toward its January 2026 general elections, Democratic Front (DF) party president Mathias Mpuuga issued a fervent call for opposition unity in a televised speech on December 26, 2025. Speaking at a formal event captured in a video clip shared by NBS Television
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27 Dec '25
Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age
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27 Dec '25
Manchester United will already be without Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo when they host Wolves on TuesdayMason Mount was replaced at half-time against NewcastleRuben Amorim has revealed Mason Mount “felt something at half time” and explained that Manchester United
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26 Dec '25
Stung by the controversial circumstances under which Budiope East MP Moses Magogo’s leading opponent Daniel Mulirire (an NRM-leaning independent) was denominated and disqualified from the race, leading Busoga kingmaker Rebecca Kadaga has sharply criticized the Electoral Commission.Speaki
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26 Dec '25
Buyende, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has disqualified independent candidate, Daniel Mulirire from contesting for the Budiope East parliamentary seat, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, who accused the Commission of denying candidat
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26 Dec '25
Kenya has secured its national airspace by procuring the Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, which empowers the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to intercept and destroy hostile aircraft, drones, and tactical missiles.According to The Jerusalem Post, this high-tech acquisition empowers the K