- October 21, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Three Arrested for Posing as Anti-Corruption Officers, Attempting to Defraud Pastor
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with the Uganda Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), has arrested three individuals for attempting to defraud…
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- October 21, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Presidential, Parliamentary Polls Set for January 15, 2026
The Electoral Commission has set January 15, 2026, as the polling day for presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections, marking the climax of Uganda’s 2026 general election calendar. The announcement…
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- October 21, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Byabakama Warns Political Parties Over Disorganized Flag-Bearer Endorsements
Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has cautioned political parties to streamline their internal nomination processes ahead of the 2026 General Elections, warning that the Commission will not tolerate…
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- October 21, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda to Receive $2 Billion in New World Bank Funding — Goobi
Uganda is set to receive over $2 billion in new concessional financing from the World Bank over the next three financial years to support major national development projects, the Permanent…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
A Friend of Uganda’: Lawmakers Honor Raila Odinga’s Legacy
Ugandan lawmakers have paid tribute to the late former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga, lauding his Pan Africanism spirit and his enduring influence on democracy across Africa. Odinga, who…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Democratic Front to Cover Nomination Fees for Parliamentary Aspirants
The Democratic Front (DF), a political party led by Mathias Mpuuga, has announced that it will cover the nomination fees for all its parliamentary and local government candidates ahead of…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda, Indonesia Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Trade, Minerals, and Education
Uganda, Indonesia Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Trade, Minerals, and Education Uganda and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation following a meeting between Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, Minister…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Ssenyonyi Condemns Security Bias, Mao Demands Evidence in Election Law Abuse Claims
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned what he described as the continued and blatant violation of electoral laws by members of Uganda’s security forces,…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda Embassy Clarifies: Abbey Mwesigwa Is Not Ugandan
Uganda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zaake W. Kibedi, has dismissed claims that a man identified as “Abbey Mwesigwa” in a recent BBC investigation into human trafficking is…
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- October 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
NUP Picks Florence Asio To Face Anita Among for Bukedea Woman MP Seat After Rival Disqualifications
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially announced Florence Asio as its flag-bearer for the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2026 general election, replacing Mercy Marion Alupo.…
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