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Here is the list of NRM MPs who have cruised to Parliament without contest

Here is the list of NRM MPs who have cruised to Parliament without contest

A growing number of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates have secured seats in Uganda’s 11th Parliament without facing opposition, following declarations by the Electoral Commission ahead of the 15 January 2026 general elections.Among the latest to be confirmed unopposed is the

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Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

Was 11th Parliament for or against the people?

After Jacob Oulanyah won a bitter race against Rebecca Kadaga to become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, he promised to preside over a “people-centred House.” When Oulanyah died in March 2022, Anita Among, his replacement, doubled down on the promise.In a four-part serie

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Uncertainty Looms as Petition Challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s MP Candidature Ripens

Uncertainty Looms as Petition Challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s MP Candidature Ripens

Uncertainty continues to surround the parliamentary status of Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi following a petition challenging his nomination over alleged irregularities related to the constituency he contested.The petition, filed by Ivan Bwowe, a lawyer representing the People’s

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What Next for Busiro East After Walukaga’s Denomination?

What Next for Busiro East After Walukaga’s Denomination?

The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Busiro East Constituency, Mathias Walukaga, on grounds of lacking the requisite academic qualifications. The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commiss

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Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

Uganda: Just 41 MPs Approve Shs9tn Loan Blitz

In a Tuesday session that has sparked outrage among fiscal watchdogs, a mere fraction of the 11th Parliament authorized the government to proceed with massive loan requests totalling nearly Shs9 trillion.By suspending key safeguards, the House bypassed the standard oversight procedures des

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Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition

Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition

The prosecution further alleges that Besigye sought surface-to-air missiles, ricin poison, counterfeit currency, and planned to use drone technology to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni. The state claims it has audio and video recordings, social media messages, immigration documents, and phon

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Islam Makhachev Returns Home to Russia to Celebrate UFC 322 Victory With Family

Islam Makhachev Returns Home to Russia to Celebrate UFC 322 Victory With Family

After grueling fight camps spanning three continents, two-division champion Islam Makhachev has finally returned home. Earlier this month at UFC 322, in front of 20,664 fans, the Dagestani star made history by extending his win streak to the promotional record of sixteen. With his triumph over Ja

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Ham Kiggundu Defends Nakivubo Project

Ham Kiggundu Defends Nakivubo Project

A deaf and dumb father of 12 children who has been held at Luzira prison for over a year on allegations of using his three-year-old child to beg, is appealing for justice and release as he awaits trial in the High Court.Thirty-six-year-old&

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Eberechi Eze's hat-trick helps Arsenal hammer Tottenham Hotspur in North London derby

Eberechi Eze's hat-trick helps Arsenal hammer Tottenham Hotspur in North London derby

Reader modeEberechi Eze's hat-trick helps Arsenal hammer Tottenham Hotspur in North London derbyhindustantimes.com3hEberechi Eze showed Tottenham what they missed out on with a brilliant hat-trick in a 4-1 north London derbyArsenal's Eberechi Eze walks off the p

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Alexander Isak Becomes First Liverpool Player Since 1906 to Reach Unwanted Landmark

Alexander Isak Becomes First Liverpool Player Since 1906 to Reach Unwanted Landmark

Alexander Isak became the first Liverpool player since 1906 to set an unwanted record after joining the Reds from Newcastle UnitedThe Premier League champions suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, marking their sixth loss in seven matchesIsak struggled individually, registerin

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