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The Kawempe North by-election has been marred by violent attacks on journalists, with multiple media personnel assaulted, arrested, and having their equipment confiscated by security operatives.   The wave of brutality has drawn sharp condemnation from political leaders, media organizations, and human rights groups, raising concerns over press freedom and …

According to Kyagulanyi, the deployment of police’s Crime Intelligence boss Christopher Ddamulira to Kampala’s informal settlements with large sums of money did not yield the support Museveni expected. The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has dismissed claims by President Museveni that NRM candidate was rigged out in Kawempe …

For decades, Africa has been a playground for foreign aid organizations, with USAID leading the charge, promising development in education, healthcare, and agriculture. Billions of dollars later, what does Africa have to show for it? A fraction of the aid reaches the people, while the continent remains rich in natural …

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President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) during the Kawempe North by-election, saying it was necessary to prevent electoral violence and maintain law and order. He confirmed that an electoral and criminal investigation is underway to address …

In a video message, Kusasira blamed the NRM’s loss on ineffective mobilisation and the alleged misuse of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds by party officials. Presidential Advisor Catherine Kusasira has finally stepped up to her role, calling on President Museveni to arrest and dismiss National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisers whom …

The recent Kawempe North by-election was marred by alarming incidents of violence against journalists, drawing widespread condemnation from both local and international organizations.   The East and Horn of Africa Election Observation Network (EHORN) has strongly denounced these attacks, warning that they represent a blatant violation of press freedom and …

The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the violence that marred the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, accusing security forces of voter intimidation and brutality.   In a statement, JEEMA spokesperson Swaib Kaggwa Nsereko congratulated MP-elect Elias Nalukoola on his victory but expressed concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. …

Lawyer Isaac Kyagaba has distanced himself from claims he was involved in a gold heist worth shs18 billion against a group of foreign investors.   It was reported that Kyagaba was part of a scheme orchestrated  by Ugandan and Burundian  which also involved Oyztar Minerals Company Limited, a  Ugandan-based company …

President Museveni has directed a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election saying a number of issues didn’t move right.   In a statement on Sunday afternoon, the president said the investigation has already kicked off.   “The following allegations have come up: ballot papers stuffing, altering results, …