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960ULS boss raises red flag over Zeija’s elevation to Chief Justice
The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening...
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880EXCLUSIVE: Inside the bitter fallout that brought down “Gardens” Najjera
The sudden closure of The Gardens Najjera was reportedly triggered by an internal ownership fallout and eviction notice, not a planned transition,...
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941Ssemakadde urges Bobi Wine to regroup after 2026 election loss
Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has urged Bobi Wine to reorganize and broaden his appeal after the 2026 presidential elections, as...
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596Basajjabalaba’s son now eyes Tayebwa’s Deputy Speaker job after MP victory
Newly elected Ishaka Municipality MP Hajj Iddi Bassajja has declared his bid for Deputy Speaker of Parliament, days after winning the January...
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1.8KBasajjabalaba, Tugume clash as Igara West MP race ends in 880-vote drama
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and Tugume Boniface are at the centre of controversy after chaos at the Bushenyi tally centre as Igara West...
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1.7KFrom 57 to 43 MPs: How NUP’s numbers shrank in 2026 polls
NUP lost at least 23 MP seats in the 2026 elections, mainly in Buganda, but retained dominance in Buganda and Busoga, ending...
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1.2K2026 Polls: Kampala no longer one-colour as NRM claws back MP seats
The 2026 elections ended NUP’s clean sweep of Kampala as NRM reclaimed three MP seats, reshaping the capital’s political balance and parliamentary...
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1.9KFrom Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new...
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2.2KMuseveni appoints Flavian Zeija new Chief Justice
President Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Chief Justice following the retirement of Owiny-Dollo, with Parliament’s Appointments Committee already...
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765What exactly killed Ngora Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo?
Ngora Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo died after a brief illness while being rushed to Mulago Hospital, Speaker Anita Among has said,...
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1.4KCLARIFICATION: Court did not dismiss Sudhir’s Shs40bn claim against dfcu, headlines circulating are misleading
Contrary to misleading headlines, the High Court did not dismiss Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia’s Shs40bn claim against dfcu Bank — it dismissed only...
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1.1KCourt throws out case against PLU, deepening aura of MK’s untouchable power
The High Court has dismissed a suit against the Patriotic League of Uganda with costs, a ruling political observers say further cements...
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558Namyalo assures Mukono will get market, hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term
ONC boss Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has assured Mukono voters of a new central market and a hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term,...
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823Supreme Court dismisses last minute bid to halt Jan 15 polls
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to suspend Uganda’s 2026 general elections, ruling that the applicant lacked locus standi and...
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999Museveni warns against selling jobs, stealing drugs, vows action in next term
President Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in public service, declaring that the selling of government jobs and theft of...
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947Busoga NRM rift deepens as Kadaga, Namuganza snub Museveni meeting
President Museveni was forced to mediate after Rebecca Kadaga and Persis Namuganza skipped a key NRM Busoga leaders’ meeting in Iganga, exposing...
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954NUP suspends Kyambogo Guild President over State House meeting
NUP has suspended Kyambogo University Guild President Andama Emmanuel for six weeks after attending a closed-door State House meeting, saying the move...
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2.5KMuseveni 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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773Museveni 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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684Namyalo awakens ‘Katonga Spirits’ in extended ONC voter education exercise ahead of 2026 polls
Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Thursday led a symbolic voter education rally in Katonga, Mpigi, linking NRM’s liberation history to ballot discipline ahead of...
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955UCC 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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795U.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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549UEDCL 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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569ULS 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...