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15 August 2026, 4:03 pm
Security postpones UPC baraza on Apire election violence
By Hillary Opio Omara KWANIA DISTRICT – Security authorities in Kwania District have postponed a planned Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Baraza aimed at addressing tensions arising from violence during the recent LC2 election in Apire Parish,Aduku Sub-county. The decision follows disagreements…
14 August 2026, 12:54 am
Police in Kwania deny brutality allegations during Apire LC2 polls
By Hillary Opio Omara Kwania District: Tensions between the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) in Kwania District have escalated following a disputed LC2 election in Apire Parish, with police arresting five people over…
4 August 2026, 5:37 am
The shepherd’s son: From Kinoni’s altar to Uganda’s presidency
By Frank Oyugi On 3 August 1947, a modest pastoral family in south-western Uganda made a quiet journey to St Luke Kinoni Church of Uganda in Rwampara. Amos Kaguta and Esteri Kokundeka, traditional cattle keepers, were taking a significant step…
30 July 2026, 10:12 pm
Lira RCC Office Flooded with Petitions Following Controversial Lira City LCI Ele…
By Hillary Opio Omara The Office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Lira City has received at least ten election petitions from candidates contesting the recently concluded Local Council I (LCI) elections, raising fresh concerns over the credibility of…
28 July 2026, 9:10 am
UHRC urges Ugandans to turn up for LC I elections
By Frank Oyugi The Uganda Human Rights Commission has called on all registered Ugandans to turn up and vote in the Local Council I (LCI) elections, describing village councils as the foundation of democracy and community leadership. Speaking ahead of…
26 July 2026, 11:20 am
Awich Pollar receives Ntare School’s Order of the Lion
By Frank Oyugi MBARARA / KAMPALA — Major (Rtd) Awich Pollar, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director for Mobilisation in the Diaspora, has been awarded the Order of the Lion, the highest honour bestowed by his alma mater, Ntare School,…
23 July 2026, 10:47 am
Jimmy Akena Blasts Government Over ‘Misplaced Priorities’, Defends O…
By Isaac Erick Odongo KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has accused the government of prioritising military operations and security spending at the expense of essential public services, arguing that millions of Ugandans continue to struggle…
19 July 2026, 9:42 pm
Lira NRM Leaders Demand Accountability as Registrar Denies Wrongdoing Over UGX 1…
By Hilary Opio Omara LIRA 19/7/2026 – Tension erupted within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Lira Districton Sunday, July 19, 2026, after the party’s District Registrar, Moses Okello, was accused of withholding UGX 1 million allegedly released by…
2 July 2026, 10:46 am
MP Acuti condemns cattle compensation fraud
By Hillary Opio Omara Dr Samuel Opio Acuti, the Member of Parliament for Kole North, has called on leaders and security agencies to intensify the fight against corruption in the cattle restocking compensation programme. “Those responsible for defrauding beneficiaries should…
17 June 2026, 4:04 pm
Erias Lukwago moved to Kira Police on treason charges after 2-Day Military deten…
By Frank Oyugi KAMPALA — Former Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom President Erias Lukwago was Wednesday morning transferred to civilian custody at Kira Division Police Headquarters, ending what his lawyers call a “controversial” 48-hour military detention. He…