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@allafrica Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:02:24
First Preliminary Presidential Poll Results Reported
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the first preliminary results for the 2026 presidential elections, showing incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with a clear lead over his challengers.
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@theguardian Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:00:02
Cloth wraps treated with 'dirt cheap' insecticide cut malaria cases in babies
Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study showsFrom Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers' backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of women could become a lifesaving tool in the fight against malaria.Researchers in Uganda have found that treating wraps with the insect repellent permethrin cut rates of malaria in the infants carried in them by two-thirds. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:42:30
'He Represents a Population Desperate for Change', Bobi Wine's Lawyer Tells RFI
[RFI] Uganda's election on Thursday will see incumbent Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seeking a seventh mandate - at the age of 81, in a country where 55 percent of the population is under 20. Supporters of his main rival, Bobi Wine, say he embodies hope for change. Robert Amsterdam, Wine's international legal representative, told RFI of the difficulties he has faced in a campaign fraught with fear and repression.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:55:41
Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Police Crackdown
[RFI] Uganda was on edge as polls opened on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:38:14
Uganda's Autocratic Political System Is Failing Its People - and Threatens the Region
[The Conversation Africa] When he was first sworn in as Uganda's president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni declared that his victory represented a "fundamental change". He promised that Ugandans would no longer die at the hands of fellow citizens. He also criticised African leaders who sought international prestige while their people lacked food, healthcare and dignity.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:38:43
Health Gains in 2025 Despite Wars, Funding Cuts
[Independent (Kampala)] Even as funding cuts, conflict and climate shocks strained health systems worldwide - disrupting essential services in many countries - governments and partners still recorded notable gains in disease control, prevention and preparedness.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:34:15
EC Has Five Years to Prepare, Analysts Say Ready
[Nile Post] Political analyst Gerald Kagambirwe Karyeija has expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission's (EC) preparedness for Uganda's 2026 general elections, noting that the commission has had ample time to organize and plan the electoral process.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:34:15
529 MPs Set to Cast Votes in 2026 Elections
[Nile Post] As Uganda heads into the 2026 general elections, hundreds of Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country are set to participate in casting their votes, reflecting the nation's diverse regional representation. The MPs are drawn from Uganda's four major regions, each contributing differently to the parliamentary vote.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:34:15
Muntu Concerned Over Slow Start At Polling Stations
[Nile Post] Presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has expressed surprise at the delays in the delivery of polling materials, saying such issues are not limited to a single district.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:35:27
The Post-2025 World Order
[Independent (Kampala)] US President Donald Trump's designation by various publications as one of the most influential people of 2025 is not surprising. But it is nonetheless striking: rather than being honored for his leadership - for, say, resolving crises or consolidating institutions - Trump is being recognized for shattering norms, upending alliances, spearheading economic fragmentation, and ushering in a transactional form of international politics.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:15:28
Museveni Casts Vote in Rwakitura
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM presidential flagbearer and incumbent, has cast his vote at his designated polling station in Rwakitura, as Ugandans across the country participate in the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:34:14
EC - Technical Faults Won't Block Ugandans From Voting
[Nile Post] Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that technical glitches in voting machines will not prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote in the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:15:52
Bobi Wine Casts Ballot in Magere
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) Principal and Presidential flagbearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has cast his vote at his designated polling station in Magere, as Ugandans participate in the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:15:15
Munyagwa Questions Readiness of EC Biometric Machines
[Nile Post] The presidential candidate of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa, has expressed concerns over Uganda's new biometric voter verification system, warning that the technology could potentially disenfranchise voters in areas with unreliable electricity and unstable internet coverage ahead of the January 15, 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:28:22
Museveni Orders Probe After Bio-Metric Failure Delays Uganda Polls
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's General Election was marred by technical setbacks after bio-metric voter registration machines malfunctioned in several parts of the country, delaying the voting process by hours.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:14:41
Voting Time Extended By One Hour Nationwide Following Late Starts
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended polling hours from the earlier communicated 4:00pm to 5:00pm following delays that affected the start of voting at several polling stations across the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:34:14
Voting Goes On Despite Machine Issues - Electoral Commission
[Nile Post] Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that voting is continuing smoothly despite technical challenges reported at some polling stations during the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:17:44
Altered Image Used to Show Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Campaigning On Boat 'Donated' By President Museveni
[Africa Check] Altered image used to show Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine campaigning on boat 'donated' by president Museveni
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@sqoop Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:05:43
TikToker Luwilight detained over alleged cyber harassment
Outspoken TikToker and content creator Aisha Nansubuga, popularly known as Luwilight, has reportedly been arrested and detained over alleged cyber harassment. Luwilight, who has built a large following on TikTok for her commentary on Uganda's entertainment industry and national issues, was arrested earlier this week and spent the night at Kira Police Station, according to The post TikToker Luwilight detained over alleged cyber harassment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:40
UCC confirms internet shutdown as Uganda heads to January 15 polls
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has confirmed a nationwide shutdown of public internet traffic as the country prepares to vote in the January 15, 2026 General Election. In a directive issued on January 13, UCC Executive Director George William Nyombi Thembo instructed all licensed Mobile Network Operators and Internet Service Providers to suspend public internet The post UCC confirms internet shutdown as Uganda heads to January 15 polls first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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