GULU: Voters protest use of plastic buckets for ballot boxes
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Chapter Four Uganda closes offices after gov’t suspended its operating permit
The human rights organisation, Chapter Four Uganda has suspended its operations and closed its offices following an indefinite suspension of its NGO permit by the Nationa...
MTN, Airtel, UCC sued over internet shutdown during elections
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), George William Nyombi Thembo, addresses a press conference on the internet shutdown ahead of the gen...
Prominent opposition heavyweights who fell as Uganda ushers in the 12th Parliament
Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026, have delivered a major political shake-up, with several high-profile opposition legislators...
Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls
After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.Uganda’s...
Breaking News: UCC orders Internet Shutdown Today
As expected, the Uganda Communications Commission has reportedly ordered the shutting down of internet ahead of the elections a move which the regulator did even in the p...
NUP Suspends Kyambogo Guild President for Attending State House Workshop
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has suspended Kyambogo University Guild President Andama Emmanuel for six weeks after he attended a closed-door engagement organised by...
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...
EC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections
Buyende, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has disqualified independent candidate, Daniel Mulirire from contesting for the Budiope East parliamentary seat, a move that has...
Jake Paul Health Update: Faces Major Career Test As Injury Puts Boxing Comeback Plans At Risk
Jake Paul's boxing comeback faces uncertainty after a training injury. Here's how the setback could impact his career, credibility, and future in professional boxing.Jake...