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Equity Bank’s Juba Main Branch is facing imminent litigation after law firms representing two clients accused the bank of failing to provide cash despite repeated requests, causing what they call a “fundamental breach” of banking obligations. In a formal demand notice seen by Radio Tamazuj, Pan African Law Chambers LLP and Alliance Law Chambers state they are prepared to file …

Chinese companies including Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. are staring at expulsion from European Union critical infrastructure, as the bloc moves to force the phase out of Chinese made equipment from its telecom networks and solar energy systems, as per a Financial Times report citing official sources. The European Commission, China’s commerce ministry, Huawei and ZTE have not commented …

Several Ugandans are among more than 14,600 illegal residents deported from Saudi Arabia since the year 2026 started as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on residency, labour and border violations, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has revealed. According to the ministry, 14,621 undocumented foreigners have been deported since the beginning of 2026, following coordinated inspection operations by security agencies and …

Kampala erupted in celebration as world leaders lined up to congratulate President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni following his emphatic landslide victory in Uganda’s presidential elections, officially announced on January 17, 2025. According to the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Museveni cruised to a historic seventh term after scooping a staggering 7,946,772 votes, translating into 71.65 percent of the valid ballots cast — miles …

Sexual violence and family expulsion among the challenges facing African LBQ women  Photo illustration courtesy of Chapter Four Uganda. A new African Human Rights Coalition (AHRC) report reveals how lesbian, bisexual, and queer women experience systematic violence that begins within families and communities and continues through displacement, detention, and so-called host countries. Authored by Melanie Nathan, From Home to Hostile …

This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2025 shows chili products displayed at the flag-off event of Uganda’s first shipment of dried chili to China, in Kamuli, Uganda, Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Ronald Ssekandi/Xinhua) SHANGHAI | Xinhua | A batch of dried chili peppers from Uganda has recently passed customs in Shanghai, marking the first export of Ugandan dried chili …

by AdminJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 20260 Share0 By Kabuye Ronald  Five candidates have been officially declared Members of Parliament representing workers in Uganda’s 12th Parliament following elections held at Kibuli Secondary School in Kampala. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening by the Returning Officer, Ibrahim Kakembo, who also issued declaration forms to the …

The election for Lira city woman MP showed the power I wield in the political space of Uganda. I am proud of my brand, my campaign team, our ORIBCING AGENDA which was embraced by all, the voters of lira city, the people of Lango from across the globe, and all Ugandans who followed this election keenly.The Voter rigging which took …

Remarks made by retired Chief Justice Owiny Dollo during his retirement and handover ceremony have triggered a fresh controversy over the long-running Mutungo Hill land dispute involving the estate of the late businessman Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa and the family of the late Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Edward Walugembe Mutesa II. While handing over office to Acting Chief Justice Dr …

By Hannah Marion Namukasa The family of the late city businessman Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa has rejected claims by retired Chief Justice Owiny Dollo that he successfully mediated a settlement between the Kasasa family and the family of the late Kabaka of Buganda, Sir Edward Walugembe Mutesa II, over the disputed multibillion-shilling Mutungo Hill land. Dr Nulu Nakabonge Kasasa, a …

Amongi alleged that the Speaker mobilised soldiers and resources to ensure she failed at the polls. The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has publicly blamed her defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections on alleged interference by Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among. Appearing on Voice of Lango on Monday night, Amongi claimed that her Oyam South MP seat was …

Kyengera, Wakiso- Singer Mathias Walukagga who was denominated from Busiro East elections, has broken the silence on allegations that he sold out the Constituency to Emmanuel Magoola Matovu the winner of the elections. Mathias Walukagga In a media interview, Walukagga stated that the agreement was seeking to compensate him the money he had used in combing the Constituency for the votes …

Rukungiri, Uganda | URN | The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County. Rwabugumi, who contested on the NRM ticket, was declared the winner on Saturday January 16, at around 3:00 a.m. after polling 16,102 votes. He defeated the incumbent MP, Naboth Namanya of the People’s …

MTN Uganda has said it does not know when mobile money services will be fully restored.The telecom said restrictions remain in place under a directive from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).“Mobile money restrictions are still in place as per UCC directive”-MTN There is no defined timeline for full restoration at the moment. We regret any inconvenience this may cause,” MTN posted …

Ssewungu Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ismail Ssemakula Saaja, the runner-up in the Kalungu West parliamentary race in Kalungu District, is seeking a recount of votes cast in Thursday’s elections. Ssemakula, who contested as an independent candidate, according to the Electoral Commission tally, narrowly lost to the National Unity Platform (NUP) incumbent, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, by a margin of …