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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:46:23
Uganda Internet Connection Partially Restored After 5-Day Shutdown
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda restored internet services on Sunday after a five-day nationwide shutdown imposed during the general elections, a move authorities said was intended to curb the misuse of online platforms.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:40:15
UHRC - Uganda's 2026 Polls Largely Peaceful Despite Tech Failures, Rights Concerns
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Uganda Human Rights Commission has raised concern over rights violations during the January 15, 2026, general elections, citing an internet shutdown, isolated incidents of violence, and failures in biometric voter verification, even as it said Ugandans were largely able to vote in a peaceful environment.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:46:26
"I am joining private life to focus on my family," Ssegona concedes defeat in Busiro East
Renowned lawyer and long-serving politician Medard Ssegona has accepted defeat in the recent parliamentary elections, losing his Busiro East seat to independent candidate Emmanuel Magoola, who is aligned with the National Unity Platform (NUP). In a video shared on social media, Ssegona said he will be stepping away from the public spotlight. "I am joining The post "I am joining private life to focus on my family," Ssegona concedes defeat in Busiro East first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:49:00
The opposition survived because about 10 million NRM supporters did not vote, says Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has attributed the opposition's performance in the 2026 presidential election to low voter turnout among supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), arguing that a fully mobilised party base would leave no room for serious political competition. Speaking on Sunday at his country home in Rwakitura, a day after being declared The post The opposition survived because about 10 million NRM supporters did not vote, says Museveni first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:19:28
Minsa Kabanda Sees Off Rubongoy to Clinch Kampala Central MP Seat
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Minister Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, running on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, has been declared the winner of the Kampala Central Member of Parliament race, securing a five-year term set to run until 2031.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:19:42
Gen Tumukunde Clinches Rukungiri Municipality MP Seat
[Nile Post] Retired Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde of the National Resistance Movement has been declared the winner of the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary race after edging his closest rival in a tightly contested contest.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:22:26
Makumbi Reclaims Mityana South Seat
[Nile Post] Henry Kamya Makumbi has been declared the winner of the Mityana South parliamentary race, reclaiming the seat he previously held and marking a significant political comeback in one of Mityana District's closely watched constituencies.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:24:34
Nabakooba Reclaims Mityana Woman MP Seat
[Nile Post] The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has been declared the winner of the Mityana District Woman Member of Parliament race, marking her return to Parliament after losing the seat in the previous general election.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:22:58
Our Security Forces Are Pro-People, Says IGP Byakagaba
[Nile Post] The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has said Uganda's security agencies remain pro-people and committed to protecting citizens before, during and after the general elections, insisting that recent security deployments helped maintain calm rather than intimidate voters.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:31:26
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo Retires After Four Decades of Legal Service
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Today, Uganda's Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, retires at the age of 70, concluding a legal and public service career spanning over forty years.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:22:40
Prison Visits to Resume Monday, Says Byabashaija
[Nile Post] Prison visits across the country will resume on Monday, January 19, the Commissioner General of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija, has announced, bringing to an end a temporary suspension imposed during the general election period.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:29:38
Desperate for a Voice - - in Uganda, Democracy Has Not Lived Up to Its Promise
[Daily Maverick] Yet, as the military clamps down on ordinary Ugandans desperate for a political voice, and a choice for change, in the wake of an election that followed a typical authoritarian playbook, democracy still has an inestimable value.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:24:23
IGP Says Police Station, Tally Centre Were Targeted in Butambala Violence
[Nile Post] Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has said security forces moved to contain violence in Butambala District following what he described as an attempted attack on a police station and the district tally centre during Thursday's general elections.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:23:52
Kivumbi Denies Attacking Police, Says Supporters Were Shot Dead At His Home
[Nile Post] Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has denied allegations that he mobilised supporters to attack police officers with machetes, saying the violence in the district stemmed from a security operation at his home that left about 10 people dead.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:18:46
Ibanda Municipality Election Rescheduled After Ballot Paper Error
[Nile Post] The Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed plans to conduct a by-election for the Ibanda Municipality Member of Parliament seat following the cancellation of the earlier polls over errors discovered on the ballot papers.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:23:31
Govt Maintains Social Media Restrictions
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said that although public internet access has been fully restored across the country, restrictions on social media and over-the-top (OTT) applications will remain in place until further notice.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:22:00
2025 AFCON: Senegal beat Morocco to win second AFCON title
Senegal have been crowned champions of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging hosts Morocco in a dramatic final that brought the 2025 tournament to a tense conclusion on Sunday. The month-long competition, the 35th edition of Africa's premier football tournament, began on December 21, 2025, with Morocco hosting 24 national teams from across the The post 2025 AFCON: Senegal beat Morocco to win second AFCON title first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:04:18
UCC explains why social media remains blocked even after internet restoration
Internet access has largely been restored across Uganda following the 2026 general elections, but the government has decided to keep social media platforms shut down, citing ongoing security concerns. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Sunday that access to general web services resumed on January 18 after a review by the Inter-Agency Security Committee. The post UCC explains why social media remains blocked even after internet restoration first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:17:00
Flag handover confirms East Africa as AFCON 2027 hosts
East Africa's joint hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) moved a step closer to reality on Sunday night after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) formally handed over the tournament flag to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The symbolic ceremony, presided over by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, sealed the region's successful bid under
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:18:37
LIST: NUP candidates who made it to Parliament
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has continued to demonstrate strong political influence in the Buganda region following the 2026 general elections, even as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) won 55 parliamentary seats across the area. While the NRM made notable inroads in several constituencies, NUP remains a key player in Buganda's parliamentary politics. The The post LIST: NUP candidates who made it to Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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