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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, …

Nambi made these remarks during her visit to NBS journalist Francis Isano, who is still hospitalised after being assaulted while covering election events in Kawempe North. Faridah Nambi, the NRM candidate in the recent Kawempe North by-election, has called for a thorough investigation into the assaults on journalists during the …

For 39 years, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has ruled Uganda with a firm grip, feeding its people a steady diet of lies, empty promises, and manipulated narratives. They have mastered the art of deception so well that even their own members might struggle to separate fact from fiction. From …

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 …

The NRM parliamentary caucus, in a meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe this afternoon, issued resolutions supporting the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan amid recent conflicts. In a statement signed by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua, the caucus said that ” the deployment of the UPDF …