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Kampala-  The Parliament has held a special sitting to honor the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Apolot Stella Isodo, who passed away on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Speaker and Deputy Speaker receiving Isodo’s casket at Parliament. Hon. Isodo was a prominent member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party and was widely respected for her humility, …

The National Resistance Movement National Treasurer, Ambassador Hon. Nekesa Barbra Oundo is in jubilation after delivering for President Museveni in Bukeddi Sub-Region. Based on the recent results of the 2026 Ugandan general election reported in January 2026, President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) won the Bukedi sub-region 85%Here are the key details from the 2026 election in Bukedi:Vote …

Jailed Dr Sarah Bireete appearing Before Buganda Road Court in Kampala. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release. The matter was today before …

By Kabuye Ronald The Masaka Chief Magistrate, Herbert Asiimwe, has ordered a vote recount in the disputed Kalungu West parliamentary election. The recount follows an application filed by independent candidate Ismail Ssemakula, who narrowly lost to the incumbent Member of Parliament, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to the Electoral Commission’s official tally, Ssewungu was declared …

By Yusuf Obbo Incumbent Iganga District Woman Member of Parliament, Kauma Sauda, has gracefully accepted defeat following the recently concluded elections and expressed heartfelt appreciation to the people of Iganga for the trust and support they gave her during her term in office. Kauma Sauda was defeated by the NRM flag bearer, Mariam Seif, who won the race with 49,198 …

Photo: Parliament, chaired by the Rt Hon. Speaker Anita Among is in session for a special sitting at the parliament of uganda as members have conven to pay their last respects to the late Hon. Stella Apolot Isodo, former Ngora Woman MP.#FreemanNewsUG Photo:- 

Post Views: 8 By Andama moses.In Masindiwww.mknewslink.comJulius Mugisa, an independent candidate who lost elections to Ronald Akugizibwe Aled of NRM in the just concluded general elections for Buruli County in Masindi district has decided to take legal action against NRM’s Ronald Aled Akuguzibwe challenging his victory citing irregularities during the exercise. Mugisa revealed this during press conference held at …

By Kayiira Jackson  The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) has bowed to pressure from schools and rescheduled the seventh edition of the Elite Secondary School Games, pushing the competition to 26th February–1st March 2026. The games had initially been slated for 13th–16th February 2026, but concerns raised by schools over inadequate preparation time following the reopening of schools forced …

Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is now advancing towards a Final Investment Decision, expected by …

Coca-Cola transferred another 4.4 billion euros ($5.17 billion) from its operation in Ireland to an entity based in the Cayman Islands. What’s happening? According to Business Post, the beverage giant’s Irish arm, European Refreshments Unlimited Company, transferred 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in 2024 and 2.1 billion euros ($2.5 billion) more this year to Atlantic Industries, an entity registered in the …