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Kanungu Media Briefing Exposes Covert Political Games in Recent Elections

Election observers and media practitioners have raised concerns over the conduct of the recent elections in Kanungu District, citing alleged irregularities, internal party sabotage, and covert political influence that they say affected the final outcomes. These issues were highlighted today, Thursday during a press briefing organized by the Kanungu Media Association at Mulago Guest House…

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Tumwesigye Rogers Elected Mayor of Kihihi Town Council

Tumwesigye Rogers has been elected the new mayor of Kihihi Town Council following polls held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, defeating incumbent mayor Sostine in a closely watched race. According to official results released by electoral authorities, Rogers secured 3,384 votes, while Sostine, who contested as an independent candidate, garnered 2,654 votes. The election set…

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Unpaid Loans Push More Aponye Assets Toward Forced Sale

Creditors are ramping up pressure on the estate of  the late Ugandan businessman Apollo Nyegamehe, known as Aponye, with plans to auction off additional properties to recoup billions in outstanding loans almost three years after his fatal car accident. A legal notice issued Tuesday in the Daily Monitor newspaper by the Kampala-based firm AF Mpanga…

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Gen. Muhoozi Says Baryomunsi Will Not Return to Cabinet After Social Media Clash

A fresh public spat between senior government figures has stirred debate after Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba suggested that Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi will not return to Cabinet. The remarks followed a radio interview in which Baryomunsi openly criticised the CDF’s use of social media. Speaking on Capital…

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated.

The 53-year-old was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants in Zintan (western Libya), where he had been based in recent years. His political adviser and family sources have verified the death, though details on the attackers and motive remain unclear. An investigation is underway. Saif al-Islam, once seen as his father’s potential successor, had faced prior…

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Jaren Jackson Jr trade sets all-time NBA record

The Memphis Grizzlies have established a new NBA financial benchmark, creating a record-breaking $28.8 million trade exception as part of a blockbuster deal that sent All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The transaction, first reported by ESPN and later confirmed by league sources, marks a pivot point for a Memphis…

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Bobi Wine Reportedly Flees Uganda Amid Security Fears

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, is reported to have quietly left Uganda and crossed into a neighbouring East African country about a week ago, according to officials familiar with the developments. The reports come amid rising political tension and public disagreement between the opposition figure and the government over his…

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State Expands Terrorism Case Against NUP’s Muwanga Kivumbi

The state has widened its terrorism case against Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform Buganda Deputy President Muwanga Kivumbi, bringing 24 additional suspects into the matter. Kivumbi appeared before the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for the mention of the case. Prosecutors told court that investigations had been broadened and now…

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Museveni Claims Bobi Wine Printed One Million Fake Ballots to Rig 2026 Election

President Yoweri Museveni has sensationally claimed that his chief political rival, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, and the National Unity Platform (NUP) attempted to subvert the 2026 general election by injecting millions of counterfeit ballots into the system. In a direct broadside against the opposition following his declared victory, Museveni alleged that the NUP orchestrated…

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“It’s Just Street Jazz”: MP-elect Emmanuel Magoola Rubbishes Walukagga’s Shs300m Campaign Payment Claim

The newly elected Member of Parliament for Busiro East, Emmanuel Magoola, has come out to set the record straight regarding allegations that he owes veteran kadongo kamu singer Sir Mathias Walukagga a staggering Shs300 million. The controversy was sparked by a viral video showing a celebratory Walukagga claiming that Magoola had committed to paying him…

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Mukono NRM Members Accuse District Leadership of Campaign Fund Mismanagement, Demand Chairperson’s Resignation

Disgruntled members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mukono District have accused the party’s district leadership of corruption and mismanagement of campaign funds, blaming the alleged failures for the party’s poor performance in the recent parliamentary and local government elections. Tensions within the ruling party escalated after a group of party members, including several…

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Justine Nameere Declared Winner of Masaka City Woman MP Seat Following Court-Ordered Vote Recount

In a surprising turn of events, National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Justine Nameere has been declared the winner of the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament position following a court-ordered vote recount. The recount, ordered by Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe, was prompted by Nameere’s election petition challenging the initial results from the January 15,…

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Kanungu NRM Supporters Protest Against District Leadership Over Alleged Support for Independent Candidates

Kanungu. Tension rose in Kanungu District today  as residents and supporters of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) staged a demonstration, marching to the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) to protest alleged misconduct by the district party leadership. The demonstrators accused the Kanungu District Executive Committee (DEC), led by Mr. Caleb Kipande, of diverting…

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Winnie Byanyima Not on Besigye’s Luzira Next-of-Kin List, Says Baryomunsi

In a statement that has ignited fresh debate amid Uganda’s ongoing political tensions, Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has claimed that Winnie Byanyima, wife of imprisoned opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, is not included on the official list of next-of-kin allowed to bring food or maintain regular contact with him at…

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Nina Roz Criticizes Ugandan Feminists Over Silence on Barbie Kyagulanyi’s Reported Ordeal

Ugandan singer and activist Nina Roz has sparked a national conversation on the consistency of feminism in Uganda. This follows reports that Barbie Kyagulanyi, wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), was allegedly subjected to physical and mental distress during a security operation at her home in Magere last week. Reports…

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Uganda Officials Offer Conflicting Statements on Bobi Wine’s Fate

 A sharp divide has emerged within Uganda’s top leadership over the status of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, populary known as Bobi Wine. Speaking on NBS TV late Sunday, Information Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi dismissed Kyagulanyi’s week-long disappearance as “cowardice and drama.” Baryomunsi insisted that the state has no interest in arresting the…

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Safari Christopher Wraps Up Campaigns in Nyamigoyi Ahead of Kinkizi West MP Polls

By Shariff Akankwasa. Independent parliamentary aspirant Safari Christopher concluded his campaign trail today in his home area of Nyamigoyi, rallying massive crowds just two days before the highly anticipated general elections on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The former NRM primary contender, who secured a strong second place  in the July 2025 party polls behind incumbent…

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Kanungu Online Content Creators Endorse Museveni for Another Term

KANUNGU, Uganda. In a special gathering today, Online Content Creators from Kanungu officially endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for a prospective new term in office. The meeting, brought together key figures from the media space , including CEOs of online media initiatives , prominent bloggers, social media influencers, and dedicated association members. The event was…

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