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LIVE: Israel kills more than 50 people as Gaza City endures deadly night

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Israeli military carries out deadly attacks in Gaza City Israeli forces killed more than 50 Palestinians, including at least seven children, across Gaza on Friday during attacks on besieged Gaza City. Israel’s assault on the northern urban centre continued into the early hours of Saturday, with deadly strikes reported on Palestinian homes. We have been reporting on the […]

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Ssalongo Erias Lukwago  has been duly nominated by Electoral Commision for For Kampala Mayor

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Ssalongo Erias Lukwago  has been duly nominated by Electoral Commision for For Kampala Mayor .Photo by Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates. Ssalongo Erias Lukwago  has been duly nominated by Electoral Commission for For Kampala Mayor. Photo by Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates. Ssalongo Erias Lukwago  has been duly nominated by Electoral Commission for For Kampala Mayor .Photo by Naome

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Balimwezo Pledges Transparent Leadership in Kampala Lord Mayor Race

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BY Naome Namusoke/KMA updates The nomination of candidates for district and city chairpersons, lord mayors, and councilors is underway across the country, with aspirants turning up in large numbers at Electoral Commission (EC) offices. According to the EC calendar, the exercise commenced yesterday and will run until tomorrow, September 5. In Kampala, the process is

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EC: Nomination of Candidates for Local Gov’t Councils Elections To Take Place From 3rd – 24th September 2025

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The Electoral Commission has appointed 3rd September to 24th September 2025 as the period for the nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils Elections 2026. According to Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson, Electoral Commission, the nomination exercise will be conducted according to the levels of the Local Government Councils, and shall take place during weekdays, beginning

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Lukwago abandons 2026 presidential bid, to defend Lord Mayor Seat

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Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) National Chairman, Al Hajj Ssalongo Erias Lukwago, has officially ruled himself out of the 2026 presidential race, choosing instead to defend his position as the city’s chief administrator. The development ends weeks of speculation over whether Lukwago, a seasoned lawyer and long-time opposition figure,

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case after appeals court loss

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law. The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal under

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Aspirants Flock Ntinda as Local Govt Nominations Start

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates The nomination process for local government leaders has officially begun in Kampala, signalling the start of a crucial phase in preparations for the upcoming elections. The exercise is taking place at the Regional Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, drawing large crowds of aspirants eager to secure their place on the ballot.

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NUP’s Sauda Madada Goes Independent in 2026 Race

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By Naome Namusoke/KMAUpdates The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has suffered a fresh setback after one of its most loyal and influential figures, Sauda Madada, announced she will contest as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections. Madada, popularly known as the party’s “iron lady,” has for years stood firm on the frontline during

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Nandala Mafabi says he isn’t seeking for Presidency of Uganda just to get what to eat

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 By Kiyingi Godfrey/KMA Updates. The 2026 Presidential candidate for Forum for Democratic Change  Nandala Mafabi says he isn’t seeking for Presidency of Uganda just to get what to eat, but rather to work for Ugandans and ensure they travel on better roads and have access to good healthcare and education. Nandala made the remarks while

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Israel declares Gaza City a ‘dangerous combat zone’ ahead of new offensive

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Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza Strip move with their belongings on a street in Gaza City, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) The Israeli military on Friday declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” before a new offensive in the Palestinian enclave’s largest city. Israel is moving forward with plans to seize Gaza

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