President Yoweri Museveni is set to personally campaign in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, a move that could test his political influence in one of the opposition’s strongholds. As the national chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Museveni aims to boost support for the party’s candidate, Faridah Nambi. Nambi, the daughter of NRM…
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Six Ugandans Repatriated from Myanmar in Latest Rescue Effort.
Entebbe, Uganda – March 10, 2025 Six Ugandans who were trapped in Myanmar have been successfully repatriated, arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday afternoon. Their rescue was facilitated by Hope Cry International (HIC), an international organization dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking, with support from the Ugandan embassy in Thailand. This marks the…
NUP Suspends Kawempe North Campaign Amid Sudden 35,000 Voter Surge.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over a sudden increase of 35,000 voters in Kawempe North ahead of the upcoming election. The party has cited this as a major irregularity and has decided to temporarily suspend its campaign activities in the constituency. According to NUP Secretary General, Mr. Lewis David Rubongoya, the party…
Three Dead, Several Hospitalized After Fire Guts Sunrise Hotel in Kampala.
Kampala, March 5, 2025 – A devastating fire broke out at Sunrise Hotel in Kampala, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured. Emergency response teams, including the Uganda Red Cross and the Police Fire and Rescue Services, rushed to the scene to battle the raging inferno and rescue those trapped inside. By…
Government Denies Involvement in Kawempe North By-Election Violence as Opposition Raises Doubts.
The government has distanced itself from the violence that erupted during the recent Kawempe North by-election campaigns, attributing the incidents to individual perpetrators rather than state involvement. Speaking on behalf of the government, State Minister for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, David Bahati, condemned the brutality and arrests witnessed during the campaigns. He assured the…
NRM Legislators Explain Decision to Return Civilians to Military Court.
A few days after legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) voted to return civilians to military courts, they have come forward to explain the reasoning behind their decision. According to the lawmakers, the move was driven by concerns over national security and the need to strengthen law enforcement mechanisms. They argued that…
Three Bobi Wine Civilian Guards Remanded on Robbery Charges.
Masaka, February 26, 2025 – Three civilian guards affiliated with opposition leader Bobi Wine have been remanded to prison on charges of robbery and malicious damage to property. The accused, identified as Achilleo Kivumbi, Gaddafi Mugumya, and Grace Wakabi Smart, appeared before the Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court, where they were formally charged. The presiding Magistrate,…
Nigerian Footballer Dies After Alleged Fall from Ugandan Shopping Mall.
Kajjansi, Uganda – February 24, 2025 Kajjansi Police Division is investigating the tragic death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, a professional player for Vipers Sports Club, who allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025. According to preliminary police reports, Lawal arrived at the shopping mall…
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