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EC HOLDS PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF BIOMETRIC VOTER VERIFICATION KITS AHEAD OF 2026 POLLS

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By Naome Namusoke/ KMA Updates Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has today conducted a public practical demonstration of the newly introduced Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs), a key technological intervention set to be deployed during the 2026 General Elections. The exercise, held at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, was presided over by the […]

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BOOSTING THE CREATIVE SECTOR IN UGANDA: GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES UGANDA ONE FESTIVAL

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By Naome Namusoke& Ronald Kabuubi/ KMA Updates Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), in partnership with the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) and other creative industry stakeholders, has officially launched the Uganda One Festival, scheduled for 8th to 9th January 2026. The festival is

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Seize the Moment, Kenyatta Urges Young Africans at IGAD Conference

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NAIROBI: 17th December, 2025: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on young Africans to seize leadership opportunities now, warning that those who wait for the future to hand them power risk missing their moment. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu and Senator Crystal Asige moments at the IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) Annual

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Shock as popular South African DJ shot dead in Johannesburg

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A popular South African radio and club DJ has been shot dead in the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, sending shockwaves across the nation grappling with entrenched crime. Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, was gunned down in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Police said the 40-year-old media personality was approached by three suspects,

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India-EU trade talks to enter new year, deal expected by Republic Day, says trade chief

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The India-EU trade talks will enter the new year and a deal is expected to be signed by the Republic Day, according to European Union (EU) trade chief Maros Sefcovic. European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at the

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Sports: EAC Games: Uganda beat Kenya in basketball

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Ugandan legislators continued their perfect run in the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games on Tuesday night when they defeated their Kenya National Assembly in the men’s basketball at Lugogo. Emmanuel Okabe led the Ugandans with 11 points, while team captain Mwine Mpaka Bosco Okiror chipped in with 10 points, and Julius Tusiime added 8

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Rwandan Parliament narrowly survive Uganda in Inter Parliamentary Volleyball

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They won 1st & 2nd sets – 25:21 and 26:24, respectively. Whilst Uganda put up a good game, they only took the third set 25:12. at Inter-Parliamentary Games The Uganda Parliamentary team is seen shortly after the game.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.   The Speaker of  EALA Rt.Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana,Ambassador Fatuma Ndangiza,Hon Carol follow the

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Ghanaian authorities arrest 32 Nigerians for cybercrime

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The country’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, disclosed in a post on X that the Nigerians arrested were operating as a romance scam syndicate. Operatives of the Ghana Cyber Security Authority (CSA) targeted the syndicate in an early Saturday morning operation in Kosoa Tuba town in the northern region of the country. “This

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UN mission hails Libya’s local elections in 9 municipalities

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ISTANBUL / TRIPOLI, Libya; The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) commended Libya on Sunday for the completion of the third phase of municipal elections. “The process was conducted in a generally calm and orderly atmosphere,” with a voter turnout estimated at 69%, UNSMIL said in a statement on US social media company X, citing

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