Museveni orders investigation into Kawempe North by-election

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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, …

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April 11 Set For Besigye bail

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The High Court in Kampala has fixed April 11th to decide on the bail application filed by Opposition Politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajji  Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya. Besigye and Lutaale were brought to court on Friday from Luzira prison, where they have been for more than three …

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Media Called to Amplify Advocacy Against Gender-Based Violence

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The media has been urged to increase its reporting on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which is often underreported and neglected in favor of more sensational or political stories. The call was made by Yusuf Muziransa, Senior Communication Officer at the Equal Opportunity Commission, during a meeting engagement at Kitgum District Council …

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Namisindwa District Council Demands Removal of RDC Amid Extortion Allegations

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Namisindwa District’s Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC), Bosco Nabongo, is facing allegations of extortion after the district council passed a resolution on Friday calling for his investigation and temporary removal from office. The councilors accuse Nabongo of soliciting bribes from head teachers of government-aided primary and secondary schools that inflated …

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