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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:28:07
Church, Climate Activists Unite to Push Plant-Based Treaty in Uganda
[Nile Post] Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda have joined forces to promote the Plant-Based Treaty, a global campaign advocating sustainable food systems as a solution to climate change, public health challenges, and food insecurity.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:42:48
Teso Region - 11 MPs Lose Parliamentary Seats
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- The 2026 general elections have dramatically reshaped the Teso sub-region's political landscape, eliminating at least eleven Members of Parliament, including senior ministers and long-serving legislators, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) tightened its grip on the region.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:28:07
We Are Not Bothered By Bobi's Whereabouts - SSP Muhwezi
[Nile Post] Kampala Metropolitan Police Chief Liaison Officer, SSP Donald Muhwezi has said police are not concerned about the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, whose current location remains unknown.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:28:07
Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Investment in Girls' Education At Bitamazire's Vigil
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has described the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire as a valuable and selfless servant who made a remarkable contribution to the nation, particularly in the field of education.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:41:17
From District Council to Parliament - Rwabugumi Takes Rubabo County
[Independent (Kampala)] Rukungiri -- The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:41:37
Queen Amolo Petitions Over Error in Name On Ballot
[Independent (Kampala)] Oyam -- Queen Dorothy Amolo, one of the candidates for the Oyam South Constituency parliamentary seat has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) after discovering that her name was changed on the ballot paper.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:42:07
NRM Chest-Thumping After Buganda Wins
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is celebrating what it describes as a political comeback in Buganda, claiming it has flipped the region after suffering heavy losses in the 2021 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:42:24
Runner-Up in Kalungu West Parliamentary Race Demands Recount After Razor-Thin Loss
[Independent (Kampala)] Kalungu -- Ismail Ssemakula Saaja, the runner-up in the Kalungu West parliamentary race in Kalungu District, is seeking a recount of votes cast in Thursday's elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:43:08
Kasese - Celebrations After Decisive Victory for NRM
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is celebrating a significant milestone after winning six parliamentary seats for the first time in Kasese District.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:56:23
'It Was a Challenge, Not an Attack', Says Journalist Mamadou On Pamoja Afcon 2027 Remarks
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has defended his controversial comments on the preparedness of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting his remarks were meant as constructive criticism rather than an attack on East Africa.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:18:31
President Museveni Claims Responsibility for the Arrest of the Priest Reported Missing in Early December
[Agenzia Fides] Kampala -- "We will only release Father Deusdedit Ssekabira if he confesses the truth," said Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on January 18 in his speech celebrating his victory in the January 15 presidential elections (see Fides, 16/1/2026). According to Museveni, the priest, who was arrested by the army illegally on December 3 (see Fides, 17/12/2025), is said to have connections to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:19:15
The Hidden Costs of Uganda's Internet Blackout
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's economy is now deeply digitized. Mobile money platforms alone process hundreds of billions of shillings daily, serving as the primary financial arteries for the informal sector, which employs over 70% of the population.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:27:00
PFF Warns Jailed Besigye's Health Is in Dire Condition
[Nile Post] The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised alarm over the deteriorating health of Dr Kizza Besigye, a prominent opposition leader and long-time critic of President Museveni.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:12
Ugandan Opponent Bobi Wine Receives Threats From President Museveni's Son
[RFI] Uganda's army chief, who is also the son of long-serving president Yoweri Museveni, said he wants opposition leader Bobi Wine dead, days after Wine claimed he had been forced into hiding. Wine already survived many attacks on his life since entering politics.
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@allafrica Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:39:50
Museveni's Son Threatens to Kill Opposition Leader in Escalating Post-Election Rhetoric
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked outrage and international concern after threatening to kill the country's main opposition leader Bobi Wine, just hours after giving him a 48-hour ultimatum to present himself to the police.
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@sqoop Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:47:21
Eva Apio breaks silence on Calvin Bassey romance rumours
Social media speculation has a way of turning casual moments into headline making drama, and Ugandan-born British model Eva Apio has found herself at the centre of one such storm, this time involving Fulham FC and Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey. The rumours ignited during the AFCON 2025 third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt in The post Eva Apio breaks silence on Calvin Bassey romance rumours first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:50:57
Jolly addresses rumours linking her to Baby Gloria's marital troubles
As rumours continue to swirl around Baby Gloria and her husband Jonas' marriage, her sister Jolly Mirembe Ssenyonjo has found herself at the centre of growing online speculation. Jolly, the sister of gospel singer and influencer Baby Gloria, has publicly addressed claims that she was involved in an alleged affair with her sister's husband, Jonas The post Jolly addresses rumours linking her to Baby Gloria's marital troubles first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:17:55
Baby Gloria dismisses claims of rift with sister, says her marriage is okay
Baby Gloria has finally addressed the swirling rumours linking her husband, Jonas Mbaleka, to her sister Jolly Mirembe, firmly dismissing the claims as baseless and exaggerated. Speaking to Galaxy FM, the gospel singer laughed off the allegations, describing her sister as too young to be dragged into such controversy. "She's a young kid," Baby Gloria The post Baby Gloria dismisses claims of rift with sister, says her marriage is okay first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:38:01
"Leave my daughter alone" — Baby Gloria's mother speaks out
Gospel singer Baby Gloria's mother, Betty Nakibuka Ssenyonjo, has spoken out, urging the public to stop dragging her family into what she described as baseless rumours surrounding her daughter's marriage. Her comments come amid widespread speculation on social media suggesting that Baby Gloria's marriage to Jonas Mbaleka is on the brink, just months after their The post "Leave my daughter alone" — Baby Gloria's mother speaks out first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:11:38
Frank Bulira rejects presidential results, says his tally centre in South Africa showed he finished third
Frank Bulira Kabinga, the presidential flag bearer of the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP), has dismissed the official presidential election results, alleging they were manipulated and did not reflect his actual performance at the polls. According to results released by the Electoral Commission, Bulira polled 45,959 votes, representing 0.4 per cent of the total valid votes The post Frank Bulira rejects presidential results, says his tally centre in South Africa showed he finished third first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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