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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:55
Nakalema Urges Youth to Embrace Peace and Unity Ahead of Elections
[Nile Post] The State House Investors Protection Unit, Colonel Edith Nakalema, has called upon young people to promote peace, unity, and stability as Uganda approaches the forthcoming general elections, saying the country's youthful population holds the greatest responsibility for safeguarding a peaceful future.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:51
Museveni Steps Up Gomba Campaign, Deploys Kalumba-Led Team to Reclaim NRM Support
[Nile Post] President Museveni has stepped up his campaign in Gomba District by deploying a strong mobilisation team in the final days to the elections, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) moves to reclaim dominance in an area that has recently leaned towards the opposition.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:51
Bobi Pledges Better Services, Urges Peaceful Elections
[Nile Post] The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the party's presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has assured residents of Mukono District that his leadership will tackle persistent problems facing fishing communities, health services, and education if elected president on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:31:46
Bobi Urges Ankole Voters to Turn Out Confidently for Change
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, has urged residents of Ankole, particularly in Mbarara district, to vote for change with confidence in the upcoming general election, saying Ugandans should not allow intimidation to deny them their democratic right.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:31:45
EC Upholds John Bosco Lubyayi's Mawokota South Nomination
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of John Bosco Seguya Lubyayi as a candidate in the Mawokota South parliamentary race, ruling that his candidature is lawful and valid.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:25:33
Morocco down Cameroon, Senegal overcome Mali to seal AFCON semi-final places
Hosts Morocco and former champions Senegal booked their places in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 after impressive quarter-final victories over Cameroon and Mali respectively on Friday night.In Rabat, the Atlas Lions powered past Cameroon with a convincing 2-0 win under the floodlights of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:37:30
Among Calls On Museveni to Rein in Minister Amongi in Lira
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson, Anita Among, has publicly criticised the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, accusing her of using her ministerial position to undermine the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:37:30
First Lady Calls for Women's Bank to Deepen Economic Empowerment
[Nile Post] The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has called on women to establish a women-led bank to consolidate gains in economic empowerment achieved under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:37:31
Govt Hands Laptops to 176 District Communicators to Strengthen Grassroots Information Flow
[Nile Post] The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has handed over laptops to 176 District Communication Officers in a move aimed at strengthening government information dissemination and strategic communication at the local government level.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:37:31
Comedian Muhangi to Lead Celebrities in Charity Football Match
[Nile Post] Ugandan celebrities will this Sunday take part in a charity football tournament organised by Comedy Store Uganda CEO Alex Muhangi, as part of a drive to support two charity homes through donations and prize money.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:47
Munyagwa Now Predicts No Outright Winner in Presidential Election
[Nile Post] With six days left to the presidential election, Common Man's Party (CMP) president and 2026 presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa says no contender is likely to secure the required number of votes to be declared winner.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:48
The Swamps You Have Are Goldmines - Museveni Tells Kole Residents
[Nile Post] President Museveni, who is also the NRM presidential flag bearer, has told the people of Kole District in the Lango sub-region that they are sitting on "goldmines" in the form of swamps found in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:48
NRM Okays Its Candidates to Deploy Own Polling Agents
[Nile Post] The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has clarified that its nationwide vote protection exercise is strictly limited to safeguarding votes cast for President Museveni and does not extend to parliamentary or other party candidates ahead of the January 15 general election.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:49
EC Assures Security As Distribution of Voting Kits Continues to 12 Districts
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has assured voters and political stakeholders that all voting materials being dispatched across the country are under tight security and will be delivered in time for polling, as the phased distribution of voting kits continues ahead of polling day.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:50
Mubaje Calls for Discipline, Patriotism, and Responsible Action Ahead of Elections
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares for its highly anticipated 2026 General Elections, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Muslims to intensify their worship, uphold discipline, and demonstrate patriotism during this critical period.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:50
First Lady Rallies Women to Back NRM
[Nile Post] The First Lady and Minister of Education, Mrs Janet K. Museveni, has called on Ugandan women to unite behind the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Museveni as the country heads into the 2026 general elections, citing decades of progress in women's empowerment, peace and national stability.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:51
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Over UPDF Impersonation, Inciting Tiktok Video
[Nile Post] Security agencies have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of impersonating a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and making inciting statements in a video circulated on social media, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala has confirmed.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:52
Mubende Municipality Officials Remanded Over Market Extortion
[Nile Post] The Magistrate's Court has remanded two Mubende Municipality officials to Kaweeri Prison over allegations of extorting money from vendors at Mubende Central Market.
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