All posts tagged "National News"

LIST: Who is who as UPDF elects army MPs for 12th parliament

The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead...

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Crime

Police sniffer dog leads to arrest of suspect in Nebbi motorcycle theft

Police in Nebbi District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after a sniffer dog tracked him to his hideout.

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NRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune has been declared Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson after polling 177,710 votes, but NUP’s Najja Nasiif rejected the results and...

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NUP’s Balimwezo edges Lukwago in Kampala Lord Mayor race

NUP’s Ronald Balimwezo has defeated incumbent Erias Lukwago in the Kampala Lord Mayor race as preliminary results from the January 22, 2026...

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Political attacks spark alarm as Pallisa leaders trade blame over recent elections

Clergy and elders in Pallisa District have blamed politicians for escalating political violence and tribal tensions after elections, citing multiple attacks on...

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World News

Tehran defends protest response, cites sanctions and external meddling

Iran says recent protests over currency volatility were peaceful but later exploited by violent actors and foreign interference, defending its security response...

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One dead, 41 injured in Pakwach–Panyimur road crash

One person has died and 41 others injured after a Fuso truck overturned on the Pakwach–Panyimur road, with police shifting the blame...

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Namyalo 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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Museveni 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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Busoga 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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Museveni reveals exact reason for persistent poverty in Busoga

President Museveni has said persistent poverty in Busoga is caused by weak leadership, arguing that government wealth creation programmes like PDM, Emyooga...

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Community forums launched to aid Malaria fight in Busoga

Communities in Bulamagi Sub County, Iganga District, have launched a local investment forum to mobilise resources for the Busoga Malaria Eradication Program,...

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Local gov’t communicators get new laptops to improve information flow

The Ministry of Local Government has equipped Local Government Communication Officers with laptops, with Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya urging proactive communication to...

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Busoga East Police register over 66 election-related cases ahead of polls

Busoga East police say 66 political and electoral offences have been registered, but assures the public of tight security ahead of Uganda’s...

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Busoga constables police clean Kamuli in pre-election community outreach

Election police constables in Busoga North have carried out a community clean-up exercise in Kamuli Municipality to strengthen police-community cooperation ahead of...

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Pakistani charity steps in as Lira Babies Home struggles to care for abandoned children

Pakistan Association in Lira has donated food and essential supplies to Lira Babies Home, which is caring for 62 abandoned children amid...

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Bugisu 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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Don’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.

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EC ready for 2026 polls – Byabakama

Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama says preparations for Uganda’s 2026 general elections are complete, with ballot papers received, officials trained and biometric...

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URSB deregisters over 50,000 companies for non-compliance

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered 50,003 companies for failing to restore their status after being struck off for not...

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Lango cultural leaders back Museveni, cite peace and development gains for Northern Uganda

Lango Cultural leaders in Lira City, have endorsed President Museveni for the upcoming elections, emphasizing peace, stability, and uncompleted development pledges as...

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