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@allafrica Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:11:45
Parties Taking Lead in Voter Mobilisation, Says Karyeija
[Nile Post] Political parties and candidates have increasingly taken responsibility for mobilising voters, a development election observers say strengthens democratic participation.
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@theguardian Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:51
Ugandans to vote in election expected to extend Museveni's four-decade rule
Campaign beset by violence with supporters of rival candidate Bobi Wine teargassed and detainedUgandans are preparing to vote in an election that is expected to result in Yoweri Museveni extending his nearly four-decade grip on power in the east African country, after a campaign beset by violence.Security forces have frequently clamped down on supporters of Museveni's main opponent, Bobi Wine, by teargassing and shooting bullets at events and detaining people. Authorities have also arrested civil society members and suspended rights groups. On Tuesday, they shut down internet access and limited mobile phone services countrywide. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:30
UEDCL Reassures of Uninterrupted Power Service During Elections
[Nile Post] The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has dismissed a social media notice claiming that electricity and internet services would be disrupted during the upcoming elections, assuring the public that both services will remain fully operational.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:06
NBS Television Promises Unprecedented Election Coverage for January 15 Polls
[Nile Post] NBS Television has positioned itself as Uganda's political command centre ahead of Thursday's Presidential and Parliamentary elections, promising nationwide, real-time coverage backed by data-driven reporting, advanced technology, and rigorous editorial safeguards.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:07
What Makes an Invalid Vote? EC Explains in Late Voter Education Push
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has finally come through for voters with fresh guidance clarifying what constitutes a valid or invalid vote, in a last-minute nationwide voter education drive.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:08
Mubaje Announces New Era for Muslim Leadership As UMSC Sets Higher Education Bar
[Nile Post] The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) is entering a transition period that will fundamentally reshape Muslim leadership, with future appointments set to be strictly based on academic qualifications, Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has announced.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:08
Afromobile Brings the Election Home to the World
[Nile Post] As Uganda heads to the polls this week, attention is focused not only on polling stations across the country but also on millions of Ugandans living abroad and global audiences keenly following one of the region's most significant democratic moments.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:09
Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 Closes With Strong Focus On Mental Wellness and Digital Skills
[Nile Post] The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF) has successfully concluded the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 at Hormisdallen School, Gayaza Campus, with MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) playing a key partnership role in this year's programme.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:53:09
Security Bans Sale of Fuel in Plastic Containers Ahead of Elections
[Nile Post] Security authorities in the Wamala region have directed all fuel dealers to stop selling petrol and other flammable products to customers using plastic bottles, jerrycans and other suspicious containers, citing public safety concerns ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:05
Ugandans Go to the Polls
[Independent (Kampala)] When Ugandans go to the polls on Thursday, they will be voting under the watchful presence of the government, with army boots already visible on the streets of the capital, Kampala, a deployment security chiefs say is meant to bolster security but which critics view as a warning to dissent.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:11:07
Why the Thursday 15 January 2026 Poll Is Yet Another Test of Citizenship
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is, without doubt, the Pearl of Africa. But Ugandans also have a strange habit. We complain and lament about our politics, then boom; we speak in whispers on Election Day by staying home. We write passionate essays in WhatsApp groups about governance, then fail the simplest civic exam: showing up. We debate the present and the future like it is a radio talk show, then leave the final decision to a handful of people who actually queue on polling day.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:45:13
Uganda - Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections
[HRW] On January 12, 2026, days before Uganda's national elections on January 15, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least 10 nongovernmental organizations to immediately cease their operations indefinitely. The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:25:27
Uganda Must Avoid the Mistakes of Ukraine, South Africa, and a Country in the Mano River Union
[Liberian Investigator] As the people of Uganda head to the polls on January 15, 2026, they face a pivotal decision. It is my firm belief that they should not elect Bobi Wine as the President of Uganda. A nation as complex as Uganda does not need a musician or an actor at its helm.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:20:11
Ugandans Prepare to Vote Following a Campaign Marked By 'Intimidation'
[RFI] Uganda's presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday are expected to be a duel between incumbent Yoweri Museveni, in power for 40 years, and singer turned opposition leader Bobi Wine who is running for a second time, backed by the country's youth.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:30
UEDCL Urges Customers to Buy Power Units Early Ahead of Elections
[Nile Post] The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has advised customers on prepaid meters to purchase electricity units in advance to avoid potential disruptions during the upcoming election period.
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