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Archbishop Stanley Ntagali suspended from church duties over adultery
January 19, 2021 by URN
The retired Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali has been suspended from performing priestly duties after getting involved in...
Health ministry unsure of Covid-19 vaccine cost
January 19, 2021 by URN
The ministry of Health has said that it does not know the cost of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine despite...
I did Museveni song because I was broke – Ronald Mayinja
January 19, 2021 by Yudaya Nangonzi
On January 7, musician-turned-politician RONALD MAYINJA had a candid interview with The Observer’s Yudaya Nangonzi at his home in Munyonyo. Among...
Army, police to maintain siege at Bobi Wine home
January 19, 2021 by URN
The army and police will maintain a physical presence at the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert...
Augmented bed nets to cut malaria cases by 25%
The ministry of Health has for the first time dis-tributed long-lasting bed nets with a new chemical in its national mass distribution campaign aimed at universal cover-age against malaria. This follows evidence from a study, which showed that they were effective, writes ESTHER NAKKAZI. The bed nets are infused with a…
Court quashes Media Council order restricting journalists
The High court in Kampala has quashed the directive seeking to have all journalists registered and accredited by the Media Council of Uganda for purposes of covering elections and other state events. The court also issued a permanent injunction against the council's attempt to register journalists in the absence of a…
Four killed in Masaka post-election protests
Four people were killed by security operatives when opposition supporters took to the streets to protest against the presidential election results in Masaka district. Jibril Bazanyanengo, Peter Ssebunya, Grace Nakalyango and another only identified as Ben, all residents of Nyendo-Mukungwe division in Masaka were killed during protests that broke out…
Bobi Wine, US demand independent audit into Ugandan election
The January 14 general election must be independently audited, National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi and the US government have demanded. President Yoweri Museveni was declared winner of the 2021 presidential elections by the Electoral Commission on Saturday afternoon.
Wakiso election material drivers strike over pay
Truck drivers hired to transport electoral materials to different polling stations in Wakiso district have threatened not to do the job unless they are paid the full amount of money they negotiated with the Electoral Commission.The drivers argue that if they are not paid in full, they might never be…
20 opposition agents go missing after night raids in Masaka
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and Democratic Party (DP) supporters in Kyotera are living in fear following the arrest of several campaign agents, strategists and supporters by unidentified operatives. Those allegedly arrested include among others; Sam Kiwanuka Lukyamuzi, Vincent Musajja, Sulaiti Kyambadde, Ronald Muwonge and Andrew Kawuma. Others have only been…
2021: Tracking voter bribery
Every election cycle has painted a dark picture of politicians and their electors: that they have orchestrated a scheme to facilitate cheating and bribery in elections, all to help them win elections. The vice is so entrenched and has imperilled many elections. Almost majority of challenges to election results are premised…
Bobi Wine projects 80% poll win
After a 60-day stretch, the sparring between the military and opposition presidential candidates on the campaign trail ended on Tuesday, January 12. From start to finish, the campaigns were scarred by gory episodes of military/police violence, killings and arrests of presidential candidates accused of flouting Covid-19 rules limiting gatherings to 200…
How Museveni stayed in power for 35 years
BBC – Yoweri Museveni, who came to power on the back of an armed uprising in 1986, has defied the political laws of gravity which have felled other long-serving leaders in the region. The 76-year-old’s time at the top has been accompanied by a long period of peace and big developmental changes…
I won't allow 'arrogant' Facebook to operate in Uganda - Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has in a televised address today evening said he ordered for the internet shutdown in response to tech giant, Facebook’s taking down of pro-government accounts. Over the weekend, Facebook took down several pro-NRM accounts - with the most high profile being that of President Museveni's senior press secretary…
Museveni, opposition call for massive voter turn up on Thursday
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has joined other presidential candidates in calling upon their supporters and polling agents to remain vigilant until the Electoral Commission announces the final poll results.
Bobi Wine planning to kidnap himself after elections - police
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine plans to kidnap himself and hide in one of the embassies and then claim being kidnapped, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has said. Enanga said they have received intelligence that Kyagulanyi intends to go into hiding in an embassy…
MP Kabafunzaki threatens to withdraw donated ambulances if he loses polls
Rukiga county MP Herbert Kabafunzaki has threatened to withdraw his two ambulances as well as stop giving condolence money to families if he loses in the general election slated for Thursday this week. Kabafunzaki also the former Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations state minister runs two ambulance registration numbers; UBA…
Army arrests 3 Bobi Wine supporters in Nansana over dancing to his music
Three youthful supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi have been arrested in Nansana municipality by the army, allegedly over playing pro-Kyagulanyi music and cleaning his campaign posters. Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers attached to Jjagala police post in Gombe Division, Wakiso district arrested the three youths…
Court orders state to expedite investigations into Nicholas Opiyo case
The Anti-Corruption court has tasked the directorate of public prosecution (DPP) to expedite investigations in the case where human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo is accused of money laundering.State attorney, Steven Ariong on Monday informed court that investigations were incomplete and needed more time to finalise them. Opiyo’s lawyer David Mpanga…
Court dismisses Lukwago's petition challenging ban on campaigns
The High court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Kampala city lord mayor, Erias Lukwago challenging the ban on election campaigns in twelve districts and cities. Today Monday, justice Musa Ssekaana the deputy head of the Civil Division of High court dismissed Lukwago's application against the Electoral Commission, arguing that…
Ministry of ICT PRO still missing 8 weeks later
Police are still searching for Isaac Ainembabazi, a 33-year-old employee of the ministry of Information Communication Technology and National Guidance who's been missing for two months now. According to his family, Ainembabazi, the assistant public relations officer at the ministry of ICT, and a resident of Kiwatule Central…
Thugs break into NIRA offices in Mbale, steal equipment
Police in Mbale is hunting for unknown thugs who broke into the offices of National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and stole National ID registration equipment. The offices are located at Half London ward Northern city division. According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region police spokesperson, the thugs broke into the…
Court reduces murder convicts' life sentences to 30 yrs
Three convicts have survived life imprisonment after the Court of Appeal quashed their earlier sentences.Yonasani Seruga, Elunasani Lubwama and Patrick Kate were in 2004 sentenced to death after they were found guilty of two counts of murder of an infant, Gaita Nakamate and her mother Harriet Nabwire.
Voter bribery cited in Sembabule ahead of Thursday election
Cases of outright voter bribery have surfaced in Sembabule district ahead of the general elections scheduled for Thursday this week. Ugandans of 18 years and above go to the polls this Thursday to elect the president and members of parliament for the 2021-2026 term of office. However, in Sembabule…
8 local footballers perish in motor accident in Abim
Karamoja is mourning the death of eight footballers following a motor accident on Saturday in Abim district.The footballers were travelling for a friendly match in Kotido district on Saturday but unfortunately, the truck they were using failed to engage gears while going uphill, making it to roll several times, killing…
EC eases restrictions on media, use of camera during elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has eased restrictions on use of cameras and other recording devices at polling stations on election day.Earlier this week, the chairman of EC, Justice Simon Byabakama communicated new guidelines that would apply to the January 14 general election. Contentious among these was the directive that voters…
UN expresses concern over human rights abuses in Uganda
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern over what she called deteriorating human rights situation in Uganda ahead of next week's general election on January 14. Below is the January 8 statement issued from Geneva by spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani
Gen Saleh walks away from 'hungry' pro-NRM journalists in Gulu
President Yoweri Museveni's brother Gen. Salim Saleh today Saturday walked away from youths claiming to be journalists under an umbrella body 'Entertainment News Reporters Association".The 28 youths comprising both of male and female, reportedly travelled from Kampala City on Friday evening to meet Saleh to demand payment for online content…