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Magogo parliamentary opponents accuse EC of setting ‘dangerous precedent’

Contestants in the Budiope East parliamentary race in Buyende District, Eastern Uganda, have dismissed as propaganda claims that incumbent Member of Parliament, Mr Hashim Moses Magogo is running unopposed.Mr Magogo, who also serves as the President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), is the husband of the Speaker of Parliament and Bukedea Woman […]

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Eight plead guilty in PLE exam leakage scandal, sentenced to two years or fined Shs3m

KAMPALA – Eight individuals from Mengo’s Mwanga II Court have been convicted and sentenced over their role in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) leakage scandal that rocked several districts across the country. The group pleaded guilty to charges of examination malpractice and leaking Primary Seven examination papers to candidates. They were part of a

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Electoral Commission Projects 21 million Voters for 2026 Polls

By NAOME NAMUSOKE and RONALD KABUUBI/ KMA Updates Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has projected that at least 21 million Ugandans will participate in the January 15, 2026, general elections, signalling one of the country’s largest electoral turnouts in recent years. According to the updated voter statistics, women account for 53% of all registered voters, while

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Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong Attends Donation Ceremony and Cultural Exchange Event in Kalangala Island_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

On November 15, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E. Zhang Lizhong and Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport Hon. Katumba Wamala visited Kalangala Island to attend the garbage truck & learning materials Donation Function and Local Schools Drawing Completion supported by CCCC Uganda and China Chamber of Commerce. In the presence of all attendees, the Chinese

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Ruto rewards Malava UDA aspirants with diplomatic posts ahead of Thursday’s by-election

President Ruto has appointed two United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants who lost in party primaries to diplomatic positions in Uganda and South Africa, two days before the Malava constituency by-election. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Monday announced the appointments of Simon Kangwana as Education Attaché in the Kenyan mission in Uganda and Rhyan Injendi

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Museveni asks Kigezi NRM leaders to find 150-acre land for industrial hub

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, has tasked leaders in Rubanda District to urgently secure 150 acres of land to facilitate the construction of an industrial hub that will create employment opportunities for Ugandans. Addressing a campaign rally at Kabirizi playground in Rubanda Town Council, where hundreds of NRM supporters had

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Masaka Bishop Jjumba urges equal space for all 2026 poll candidates

Masaka Diocesan Bishop Serverus Jjumba has urged the government to ensure equal treatment of all political contenders ahead of the 2026 General Election, warning that biased enforcement could undermine the credibility of the polls. Speaking during a special Mass to mark the diocesan day at Sports Arena–Kitovu in Masaka City on Sunday, Bishop Jjumba said

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DNA confirms body found in Kyampisi Swamp is missing Naalya SS student

Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the decomposed body recovered from Musaale Swamp in Kyampisi Subcounty belongs to Aneza Merisa, a missing student of Naalya SS Lugazi Campus, and are now treating the case as murder. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson ASP Rachael Kawala, the case began on November 6 when Aneza’s mother,

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West Ham Make Contact to Sign Germany U20 Star Cajetan Lenz, Agent Speaks Out

West Ham United have made an enquiry for VfL Bochum midfielder Cajetan Lenz, according to Sky Germany. The London Stadium side have reportedly made an initial move for the 2. Bundesliga ace as they look to secure reinforcements for Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad at the turn of the year. West Ham are anticipating a busy winter

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