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There is no threat we cannot deal with” – UPDF to Bobi Wine amid calls to mob polling stations

There is no threat we cannot deal with” – UPDF to Bobi Wine amid calls to mob polling stations

Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Defence Public Information Officer said the UPDF (R) has warned National Unity Platform's Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine (L) that the army has the capacity to deal with any threat should he incite masses to cause violence during next month's pollsKampala, Uga

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Ask Al-Shabaab or ADF If You Doubt Our Capabilities” – UPDF to Bobi Wine

Ask Al-Shabaab or ADF If You Doubt Our Capabilities” – UPDF to Bobi Wine

Uganda’s military warned on Saturday against what it called inflammatory political rhetoric that could spark violence ahead of the country’s 2026 general election.In a statement, the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) said it was concerned by comments attributed to the National Un

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Kampala police report calm holiday season despite Kitende house fire

Kampala police report calm holiday season despite Kitende house fire

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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Mpuuga’s Unity Plea: A Desperate Bid to Rally Uganda’s Fractured Opposition Ahead of Tense 2026 Polls

Mpuuga’s Unity Plea: A Desperate Bid to Rally Uganda’s Fractured Opposition Ahead of Tense 2026 Polls

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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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

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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UPC’s Akena calls for unity, vote protection in 2025 Christmas message

UPC’s Akena calls for unity, vote protection in 2025 Christmas message

Apac, Uganda: As Christians across the country marked Christmas with prayer and family gatherings, Hon Jimmy Akena, the President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), spent the festive day fishing on the calm waters of Akokoro Sub-county before delivering a pointed political message that sign

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RUKUNGIRI: Tumukunde Faces Stiff Resistance from Ingrid Turinawe as Besigye Jailing Fuels Political Tension

RUKUNGIRI: Tumukunde Faces Stiff Resistance from Ingrid Turinawe as Besigye Jailing Fuels Political Tension

Bishop of North Kigezi, Onesmus Asiimwe, summoned Tumukunde and Ingrid before the congregation at Kinyansano Cathedral on Christmas DayRukungiri Municipality is shaping up as one of the most politically charged battlegrounds ahead of the general elections, with Henry Tumukunde facing stiff

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President Museveni and Bobi Wine Deliver Contrasting Christmas Messages Amid Election Season

President Museveni and Bobi Wine Deliver Contrasting Christmas Messages Amid Election Season

As Ugandans celebrated Christmas Day across the country, key political figures — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine — used the occasion to send distinct messages to citizens, reflecting their differing visions for th

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Kaziimba, 6 Bishops Prepare for Retirement

Kaziimba, 6 Bishops Prepare for Retirement

Archbishop Kaziimba is expected to begin farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement, while the outgoing bishops will also tour parishes within their dioceses to bid farewell to ChristiansKaziimba (top left) will retire alongside six bishops in 2027The Chu

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Presidential, parliamentary ballot papers freighted in ahead of January polls

Presidential, parliamentary ballot papers freighted in ahead of January polls

The consignment was received by the commission chairman Justice Simon Byabakama at Entebbe International AirportThe Electoral Commission (EC) last night received the first consignment of presidential ballot papers for the Presidential elections set for mid next month.The consignment

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