President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …
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Internet access in Uganda has been partially restored after a nationwide blackout that lasted several days during last week’s general election, according to independent network monitoring group NetBlocks. While connectivity has improved since Sunday, large segments of the population remain offline or experience intermittent service, particularly on mobile networks, which …
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By: AFP Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday under a government-imposed internet shutdown and a heavy police and military presence, as President Yoweri Museveni sought to extend his 40-year rule. The Daily Monitor advised citizens on “election-proofing” their homes, reflecting widespread fears of unrest in a country long accustomed …
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday morning departed for Uganda to represent Kenya during the country’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations, held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The event, presided over by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, features military parades, cultural displays, and speeches centered on the country’s progress, unity, …
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A Ugandan court has denied bail to veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has been in custody for nearly nine months facing treason charges. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The ruling comes amid concerns from rights groups and opposition figures, including Bobi Wine, over what they describe as …
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced his bid for a seventh term in office, reaffirming his hold on power despite mounting pressure for him to step down. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, made the declaration on Friday after collecting nomination …
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The High Court in Uganda has ordered prison authorities to return opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is also ill, to prison despite his continued deterioration in health. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel His family and lawyers fear that the continued detention of the prominent politician, who has …
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President William Ruto and Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa are set to co-chair a Joint Summit on Saturday, bringing together the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to discuss solutions for the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC. Ruto confirmed the summit on Monday after SADC agreed to …
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An emergency East African Community (EAC) summit in Nairobi has urged the Congolese government to engage all parties in the ongoing conflict, including the M23 rebel group and other armed factions, to put an end to the violence. The summit, convened by President William Ruto, took place virtually on Wednesday …
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Uganda’s General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the only son of President Yoweri Museveni, has reactivated his Twitter (now X) account just days after deactivating it, citing a spiritual awakening. His return to the platform on Thursday shocked many, as he had previously announced he was leaving “under the instructions and blessings of …
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