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The day began with the usual hum of an election, a tentative normalcy that quickly dissolved into chaos for the journalists of the Nation Media Group (NMG), tasked with covering the Kawempe North by-election. Hasifah Nanvuma, her Spark TV microphone poised, sought the voices of the people in Kazo Angola. …

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has directed his legal team to take action against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his alleged disregard of court rulings concerning the disputed Kaazi land, which is officially owned by the Buganda Kingdom. In a press statement …

The recently concluded Kawempe North parliamentary by-election has left Uganda at a crossroads. National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola emerged victorious in an election marred by violence, voter intimidation, and blatant human rights violations. While Nalukoola’s win reflects the resilience of Kawempe North’s electorate, the surrounding events raise …

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has re-elected Sheikh Dr. Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda after the expiration of his previous tenure upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 70. The decision was made by the Majlis Al-Ulama (College of Sheikhs) and later approved unanimously by the …

The Uganda Communications Commission has suspended Pearl FM (107.9 FM in Kampala) for allegedly airing content that violates minimum broadcasting standards. According to a statement released by Thembo Nyombi, Executive Director of Pearl FM’s program “Mpilidde Kamenya” aired on March 12, 2025, hosted by Kalule Suleiman, broadcast content containing unverified …

UPDF concerned about alleged beating and harassment of journalists by members of the security forces   The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will investigate reported incidents of security forces clobbering journalists and confiscating equipment during today’s by-election in Kawempe.   FULL STATEMENT There are reports coming out of Kawempe in the …

🟥 Kawempe North Results as declared by the EC returning officer ✳ Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola NUP – 17,764 votes ✅ ✳ Faridah Nambi Kigongo NRM – 8,593 ✳ Hanifah Mugerwa Karadi IND – 381 ✳ Muhammad Luwemba Lusswa IND – 240 ✳ Sadat Mukiibi FDC- 239 ✳ Muhamood Mutazindwa IND – 186 ✳ Henry Mubiru Kasacca DP – 100 …

Since February 26, which marked the start of the nomination process for the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, journalists covering the events have faced increasing hostility, including arrests and physical assaults. The seat fell vacant following the tragic death of Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya, and the by-election has since been …

In a shocking turn of events, Steven Kibwiika, a journalist with Spark TV under the Nation Media Group (NMG), was brutally attacked by security operatives today in Namere, Kawempe North, while filming footage for a news story related to allegations of pre-ticking of ballot papers ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary by-election. …

The Soroti Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC President, Patrick Amuriat Oboi and two Members of Parliament. They were arrested last week and charged with unlawful assembly, common nuisance, burning vehicle tires on the road, blocking traffic, and assaulting three police officers. This followed …