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550Rwashande stays on ballot as court throws out Ssekikubo case
The High Court has dismissed Theodore Ssekikubo’s bid to block Emmanuel Rwashande’s nomination in Lwemiyaga, ruling the appeal was filed outside election...
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1.1KBitChat downloads surge over 1.7 million as internet shutdown fears grow
More than 1.6 million Ugandans have reportedly downloaded BitChat amid growing rumours of a possible internet shutdown ahead of the January 15...
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987Museveni to hold special rallies in final campaign push ahead of January 15 elections
President Museveni is set to hold special repeat campaign rallies in hotspot areas including Lira, Iganga and Kasese, as NRM makes a...
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605Museveni urges Kawempe to vote NRM, warns youth against ‘illusions abroad’
President Museveni has urged Kawempe voters to back NRM on January 15, warning youth against chasing opportunities abroad and emphasizing wealth creation...
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850ULS, UJA condemn assault on BBS TV journalist in viral footage
Uganda Law Society and Uganda Journalists Association have condemned the brutal assault of BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadi by security operatives in...
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1.2KSsenyonyi’s Nakawa West bid faces High Court test as judge sets hearing date
The High Court has fixed January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s nomination for Nakawa West constituency, raising uncertainty...
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363Museveni links NRM economic agenda to Uganda’s past development gaps
President Museveni says NRM’s focus on wealth creation and jobs is rooted in Uganda’s past development gaps, as he campaigns in Nansana,...
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620No one will disrupt elections – IGP Byakagaba
In remarks shared by the Uganda Police Force on Monday, Byakagaba said police are fully prepared to provide security before, during and...
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623Man arrested over motorcycle theft after posing to be tenant
Police in Bugweri District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after disguising as a tenant and requesting it for...
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609Man shoots brother with bow and arrow in Madi-Okollo political clash
Police in Madi-Okollo District are hunting for a man who allegedly shot his brother with a bow and arrow following a political...
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378‘Convert crowds into votes’ – ONC’s Namyalo rallies NRM supporters ahead of next week’s elections
ONC Boss Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has urged Museveni supporters to turn massive campaign crowds into votes, as NRM intensifies vote protection ahead...
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416Bugisu surgeons set for Imbalu mission in South Africa, Eswatini
Bugisu Cultural Institution plans to send trained traditional surgeons to South Africa and Eswatini to conduct safe Imbalu circumcision ceremonies and reduce...
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1.2KNRM’s Omari unpposed for Makindye Mayor after EC disqualifies 11 contenders
Uganda Electoral Commission has disqualified 11 candidates from the Makindye Division mayoral race, leaving NRM’s Yasin Omari unopposed after a successful petition.
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809Details emerge on death of MUBS, Victoria University don Tom Mugizi
Details have emerged on the death of senior MUBS and Victoria University lecturer Dr Tom Patrick Mugizi, whose body was found at...
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1.4KGovt rules out shutdown of internet during elections
Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible...
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1.3KMuseveni enters Kampala, Wakiso in final campaign lap ahead of next week elections
President Museveni enters Kampala and Wakiso districts in the final lap of his 2026 presidential campaign, with rallies scheduled across city divisions...
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791Victoria University mourns passing of senior lecturer Tom Mugizi
Victoria University has announced the death of senior lecturer Dr. Tom Mugizi, praising his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and academic excellence.
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985ARUA: Police officer hit by stray bullet succumbs to gunshot wound
Police have confirmed that Constable Wadri William has died after being shot by a stray bullet during a crowd control operation in...
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1.0KBugisu cultural leaders demand apology from Bobi Wine over Imbalu ceremony
Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from Bobi Wine for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony in Mbale, saying the act...
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593Kasolo says Museveni’s visit to Buvuma ‘restores hope’ as island awaits power, palm oil mill
The NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda Haruna Kasolo says President Museveni’s visit to Buvuma Island has restored hope, citing pledges on electricity,...
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853Stray bullet hits police officer as mob unrest leaves two dead in Arua
A police constable was shot by a stray bullet and two people died as mob unrest erupted in Arua City following an...
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469Relief as PDM funds finally reach Apac after months of waiting
PDM funds for Apac District and Apac Municipality have finally been cleared, with security approving January 2026 disbursement dates to prevent misuse...
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813We shall protect Museveni if he concedes election defeat – Bobi Wine
Bobi Wine has revealed that he will guarantee President Museveni’s safety if the incumbent accepts defeat in the January 15 election, addressing...
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396Don’t use culture to fight gov’t projects – Bugisu leaders warn
Bugisu cultural institution has warned against illegal groups using cultural structures to undermine government projects, dismissing unauthorised fundraising for a public university.