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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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The Quiet Collapse of Electoral Competition

The Quiet Collapse of Electoral Competition

As Uganda heads into the January 15, 2026 general elections, a worrying trend has taken shape across the political landscape: a growing number of opposition and independent candidates are withdrawing from races at both parliamentary and local government levels. While the spotlight has largely bee

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URA Impounds Manafwa District Electoral Commission Vehicle for Ferrying Smuggled Goods

URA Impounds Manafwa District Electoral Commission Vehicle for Ferrying Smuggled Goods

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Eastern Region has impounded a vehicle registered for Electoral Commission Manafwa District, for allegedly ferrying smuggled white flour from the Kenya border.The vehicle was impounded along the Mbale-Tororo highway at the Mbale URA checkpoint, along with

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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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MUBS, Victoria University Lecturer Found Dead Inside His Bed

MUBS, Victoria University Lecturer Found Dead Inside His Bed

Police in Kira Road Division are currently investigating the sudden death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and MUBS, who was found dead in his bed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic discovery was made on January 3, 2026, after the deceased’s siste

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Police Investigate Death of Victoria University, MUBS Lecturer

Police Investigate Death of Victoria University, MUBS Lecturer

Police at Kira Road Division are investigating the death of Dr. Tom Patrick Mugizi, a 64-year-old lecturer at Victoria University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS).‎‎According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, Dr.

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U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Over Permanent Travel Ban for Visa Applicants

U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Over Permanent Travel Ban for Visa Applicants

Reader modeU.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns Over Permanent Travel Ban for Visa Applicantsthekenyatimes.com21hA Photo Of A Passport And Us Visa Application Form Photo/The HinduA photo of a passport and US Visa application form PHOTO/The HinduThe U.S. Embassy i

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Kadaga donates essentials to patients at Kamuli Hospital

Kadaga donates essentials to patients at Kamuli Hospital

Rebecca Kadaga’s office has donated essential items to patients at Kamuli General Hospital as part of New Year outreach, while urging peace and participation in the 2026 elections.Patients at Kamuli General Hospital receive essential items from the Office of the First Deputy Prime Minist

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Police Crack Down on Drunk Drivers, Two Arrested in Namawojjolo and Mbalala On New Year Eve

Police Crack Down on Drunk Drivers, Two Arrested in Namawojjolo and Mbalala On New Year Eve

On January 1st, 2026, Mukono Police arrested two drivers found driving under the influence of alcohol in separate incidents along the Kampala–Jinja Highway. The arrests were made during the ongoing “#ArriveAlive” operation, which is part of a broader initiative to promote road safety during

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Walukaga’s Mature Age Entry certificate was a valid document for his nomination

Walukaga’s Mature Age Entry certificate was a valid document for his nomination

The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE

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