- December 22, 2025
- John William Ogenda
DRC Crisis: Region Moves to Enforce Ceasefire, Deploy Neutral Verification Force
Regional leaders meeting at State House Entebbe have agreed to push for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and place regional mechanisms at the centre of resolving…
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- December 22, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Train–Vehicle Collision on Jinja Road Claims Life of US National
One person was killed on Friday evening after a passenger train collided with a motor vehicle at Wankoko Railway Crossing along Spring Road in Kampala. The fatal crash occurred at…
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- December 22, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Prince Kassim Nakibinge Urges Calm, Respect for Law Ahead of 2026 Polls
Muslim titular leader Prince Kassim Nakibinge has called on Ugandans to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections, urging both citizens and security…
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- December 22, 2025
- John William Ogenda
High Court Ruling Clarifies Law on Voter Conduct at Polling Stations
The High Court has delivered its ruling in Walukaga Mathias v Electoral Commission & Another (2025 UGHCCD 230), addressing the legal scope of voter conduct at polling stations and the…
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- December 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Cabinet Clears Magistrates’ Courts Bill in Push for Faster Justice
Cabinet has approved the Magistrates’ Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening the efficiency, effectiveness and administration of Uganda’s justice system. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held…
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- December 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Brig Gen Kayanja Takes Over as UPDF Contingent Commander in Somalia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has undergone a change of command, with Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja…
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- December 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
EC Warns Candidates Against Mobilising Voters to ‘Protect’ Votes at Polling Stations
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned presidential candidates to stop mobilising supporters to remain at polling stations under the guise of “protecting” or “demanding” votes, saying the practice is illegal…
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- December 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Police Arrest 70 in Overnight Crime Crackdown in Kampala
Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 70 men during an overnight operation targeting suspected criminals in crime-prone areas of the city, as security agencies intensify efforts to ensure public safety during…
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- December 19, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Mafabi Courts Kalangala Fishermen with Gear, Security and Market Pledges
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised wide-ranging judicial reforms and targeted economic support for fishing communities, saying both are critical to restoring public trust…
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- December 19, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Local Council Tenure Extended Again by Cabinet
Cabinet has approved a further extension of the term of office of Local Council I and II, as well as Women Councils, for a period not exceeding 180 days, citing…
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