Remmy Asiteza

Katikkiro Mayiga says ‘Cranes’ name too soft, suggests courage, bravery rebrand

Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga says the Uganda Cranes name is too docile and lacks inspiration, proposing a rebrand built on courage...

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Uganda safe, open for tourists during elections

The Uganda Tourism Board has assured visitors that Uganda remains safe and fully open for tourism during the election period, with national...

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NRM internal poll ranks Kadaga best mobiliser for Museveni in 2026 vote hunt

An internal NRM opinion poll has ranked Rebecca Kadaga as the party’s most effective regional mobiliser for President Museveni, ahead of senior...

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‘Go Home After Voting,’ Byabakama tells voters ahead of Jan 15 polls

The Electoral Commission has warned Ugandans against lingering at polling stations after voting, saying the practice could cause chaos, as Bobi Wine...

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Govt releases Shs16.5 Trillion for Q3 spending spree

Government has released Shs16.537 trillion for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year to fund wages, debt servicing, infrastructure, health, education...

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Court

Court upholds EC decision to disqualify Magogo rival in Budiope East race

The High Court has dismissed Daniel Mulirire’s appeal against his disqualification from the Budiope East MP race, ruling that he failed to...

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Museveni declares Jan 15, 16 as public holidays for national elections

President Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026 public holidays under the Public Holidays Act to enable Ugandans to participate fully...

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Entertainment

Entertainment journalists seek state support in meeting with ONC boss

Uganda’s Entertainment & Media Hosts Association has met ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo in Kyambogo, seeking government support to improve welfare, professionalism and...

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Museveni pitches fish farming, irrigation, and cattle restocking in Kole wealth creation package

President Museveni Thursday campaigned in Kole District, outlining the NRM’s 2026–2031 wealth creation agenda centred on fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking...

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Crime

Man, 20, arrested over TikTok video telling Museveni to “pack and leave”

Police are holding in a 20-year-old man arrested this week over a viral TikTok video in which he allegedly threatened President Yoweri...

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Museveni adviser Abbey Walusimbi mourns sudden death of son Isaac Kigozi

President Museveni’s diaspora adviser Abbey Kigozi Walusimbi is mourning the sudden death of his son Isaac Kigozi, a Ugandan-American entrepreneur, media executive...

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Court

Bwowe’s Nakawa West petition dismissed as audacious ‘attempt to sneak to parliament’

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed Ivan Bwowe’s petition seeking to block Nakawa Division West MP nominations, ruling it was an...

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Uganda Politics

EC throws out Nakawuki-backed petition, clears Lubyayi in heated Mawokota South race

The Electoral Commission has dismissed a petition allegedly backed by NRM Flag Bearer Suzan Nakawuki challenging John Bosco Lubyayi’s nomination for Mawokota...

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Namyalo, Tanga say vote protectors are for Museveni only, not MP flag bearers

ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and NRM Electoral Commission boss Dr Tanga Odoi have clarified that NRM vote protectors are strictly for...

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UCC shuts down FANON website for hacking into EC voter database

UCC has ordered internet service providers to block an unauthorised voter verification website linked to FANON, citing risks to election integrity and...

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U.S. slaps up to Shs55m commitment fee on Ugandan visa applicants

Ugandans applying for U.S. visas may now be required to pay a refundable commitment fee of up to Shs55 million, significantly increasing...

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Campus Link

Muganga impressed by Museveni’s mental sharpness, calls for education reform after Nakasero meeting

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga has praised President Museveni’s mental sharpness at 80 following a meeting at Nakasero State Lodge,...

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ONC’s Namyalo back in style for Museveni mobilization with massive voter education rally in Jinja

Chief Muzzukulu Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo returned with a massive rally in Jinja’s Buwenge Town Council, urging Bazzukulu to vote accurately to reduce...

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UEDCL bans hanging campaign posters, flags on electricity lines

UEDCL has banned political agents from hanging posters and flags on electricity poles, warning of electrocution risks, blackouts and violations of the...

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Museveni urges peace ahead of elections, says violence undermines wealth creation

President Museveni has warned against violence during a campaign rally in Makindye, saying peace and stability are essential for wealth creation and...

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ULS demands answers after DPP drops graft case against MPs

The Uganda Law Society has strongly blasted the DPP for dropping corruption charges against three NRM MPs, warning that unexplained withdrawals in...

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Campus Link

Victoria University launches free AI lectures to students, graduates

Victoria University Kampala has announced free Artificial Intelligence lectures for students, graduates and the public, aimed at building practical AI skills and...

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