Monday , 26 January 2026

I didn’t sell Busiro East – Walukagga clarifies

End of Road for Walukagga as Court Upholds Electoral Commissions

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 …

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From District Council to Parliament: Rwabugumi takes Rubabo County

From District Council to Parliament Rwabugumi takes Rubabo County

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 …

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MTN Says Mobile Money Transactions Are Still Under Restrictions By UCC

MTN Says Mobile Money Transactions Are Still Under Restrictions By

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 …

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‎Runner-up in Kalungu West Parliamentary race demands recount after razor-thin loss ‎

‎Runner up in Kalungu West Parliamentary race demands recount after razor thin

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 …

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11 MPs lose Parliamentary Seats

11 MPs lose Parliamentary Seats

Echodu won Soroti, Uganda | URN | The 2026 general elections have dramatically reshaped the Teso sub-region’s political landscape, eliminating at least eleven Members of Parliament, including senior ministers and long-serving legislators, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) tightened its grip on the region. Among the most notable casualties was State Minister for Works and Transport, Musa Francis Ecweru, who …

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Bulira Announces Next Move , disputes poll results

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Former Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) presidential candidate Bulira Frank Kabinga has attributed his  performance in the recent presidential election to what he described as deliberate actions by the government that severely undermined his campaign. Addressing the media on Monday at the RPP offices in Mengo, Kampala, Bulira said his campaign was crippled by the freezing of his bank accounts and …

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I Leave Judiciary a Happy Man – Dollo

I Leave Judiciary a Happy Man – Dollo

Kampala- The Outgoing Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny Dollo Chigamoy, has thanked all those that have supported him throughout his Judicial Career. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo (Courtesy photo) Dollo whose term in office elapsed last night, upon clocking 70 years, the mandatory age to retire from Judiciary service. At the hand over ceremony held at Judiciary headquarters in …

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Nakku Fiona unseats incumbent Kunihira in National Female Workers race

Nakku Fiona unseats incumbent Kunihira in National Female Workers race

Fiona Nakku has been elected the new National Female Workers Member of Parliament after defeating incumbent Agnes Kunihira by just three votes in Kampala. Nakku, who garnered 290 votes, secures the seat following a previous disqualification from a youth leadership race due to age eligibility disputes.KAMPALA, Uganda — Fiona Nakku defeated incumbent Agnes Kunihira on Monday to become the new …

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Uganda’s Chief Justice Owiny- Dollo hangs up his robes

Ugandas Chief Justice Owiny Dollo hangs up his robes

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has officially retired from judicial service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70, bringing to an end his tenure at the helm of Uganda’s Judiciary.Owiny-Dollo stepped down on Sunday, January 18, 2026, concluding a judicial career that began in 2008 when he was appointed a judge of the High Court.He later served on the Court …

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Queer refugees’ new hope for dignity in Kenya

Illustration combines the Kenyan flag and strands of rainbow colors. (Illustration by Rex Opara courtesy of Minority Africa)

Kenya’s ambitious new integration plan arouses hopes and worries Illustration combines the Kenyan flag and strands of rainbow colors. (Illustration by Rex Opara courtesy of Minority Africa) As Kenya launches an ambitious effort to turn refugee camps into open villages, LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, long targeted by violence, wonder whether the promise of safety, mobility, and legal status will finally reach …

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DF’ Mpuuga Alleges Joint Sabotage by NRM and Opposition Parties After Election Loss, Reveals Next Move

DF Mpuuga Alleges Joint Sabotage by NRM and Opposition Parties

By Kabuye Ronald The Democratic Front (DF) has rejected the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary election results announced by the Electoral Commission, citing widespread irregularities that it says undermined the credibility of the entire electoral process. Addressing the media at the party headquarters in Namirembe, Kampala City, DF President Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba accused the Electoral Commission of presiding …

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RPP’s Bulira Frank Kabinga Reflects on Election Results, Cites Campaign Challenges

RPPs Bulira Frank Kabinga Reflects on Election Results Cites Campaign

By Jumah Kakomo Former Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) presidential candidate Bulira Frank Kabinga has attributed his poor performance in the recent presidential election to what he described as deliberate actions by the government that severely undermined his campaign. Addressing the media on Monday at the RPP offices in Mengo, Kampala, Bulira said his campaign was crippled by the freezing of …

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Fastsyt’s AI-Powered Platform Officially Launches on Android

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The search for genuine connection enters a new era with the launch of Fastsyt, an AI-powered dating app now available on the Google Play Store. Designed to move beyond endless swiping, Fastsyt focuses on fostering authentic relationships—whether for love, friendship, or meaningful companionship—by intelligently bridging the gap between online interaction and offline connection. Fastsyt's AI-Powered Platform Officially Launches on Android 15 …

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AI-Powered Dating App Fastsyt Now Available on Google Play Store » The Hoima Post –

AI Powered Dating App Fastsyt Now Available on Google Play Store

The future of dating has arrived. Fastsyt, an AI-powered dating app designed to create real, meaningful connections, is now officially available on the Google Play Store. Built for people seeking love, friendship, and authentic human interaction, Fastsyt combines smart technology with genuine emotion to redefine modern dating. Fastsyt is the brainchild of Ugandan-born, Canada-based innovator Male Deogratius , inspired by …

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AD- Know More About Harshton Junior School

AD Know More About Harshton Junior School

Advertisement……….Best place to learn everythingHoliday PackageWe have provided holiday package for students and to ease it’s access, you can easily download it and print from the links provided.Welcome to Harshton Junior School-MbaleHarshton Junior School, is a private mixed Nursery and primary school located in Industrial Division Mbale City Uganda, it is a day and boarding school providing a local curriculum. …

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