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Lawyer Sues EC, Attorney General Over Disqualifying Candidates

With only two days left to the National Elections, Mr Mahad Kawuma, an advocate of the High Court has sued the Justice Simon Byabakama led Uganda Electoral Commission and the Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka over disqualifying nominated candidates from the ongoing electoral process. Kawuma who has petitioned the constitutional court in Kampala is seeking to […]

State House, CID Investigate Troubled Uganda Airlines Over Corruption

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in collaboration with the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate have launched investigations into alleged abuse of office, embezzlement of funds and false accounting against officials of Uganda Airlines. The CID, has in a letter dated January 7th signed by Lumala Fed on behalf of the Deputy Director of CID in charge […]

Over 300 People Affected by Buvuma Palm Oil Project Compensated

As the government carries out the planned compensation of the people affected by the National Oil Palm Project (NOPP) in Buvuma district, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has revealed that over 300 people have so far received their compensation. In a statement released over the weekend, MAAIF noted that 301 out […]

Town Clerk, Three Others Arrested over Embezzling UGX 1 Billion Road Funds

Police in Kotido Municipality has arrested four Kotido Municipal Council officials on various charges related to the alleged misappropriation of UGX 1 billion meant for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roads within the Municipality. According to the State house Anti-corruption unit, the district officials include the Town Clerk Okaja Emmanuel, senior civil engineer Okidi Gasper, […]

Museveni Declares Two Public Holidays 5 Days to Polls

President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15th and 16th, 2026 public holodays with five days left to the national polls. In a directive issued this evening, the NRM Presiential flag bearer asserted that this was meant to allow Ugandans participate in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections . “IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred upon the […]

EC Trains Ntungamo District BVVK Operators, Presiding Officers Ahead of Polls

The Electoral Commission in Ntungamo District has begun training Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) operators and presiding officers, with polling assistants scheduled to undergo training next week, as preparations intensify ahead of the forthcoming polls. More than 1,000 electoral officials are currently gathered at Ntungamo High School, where the training is being conducted, highlighting the […]