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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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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:53
NRM Economic Policies Deliver Strong Gains, Says Ggoobi
[Nile Post] Uganda has registered significant economic gains under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), driven by sustained growth, export expansion, infrastructure development and deliberate wealth creation strategies, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ministry of Finance, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, has said.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:54
Elections Loom, Yields Hold Steady - Experts Advise Investors to Stay the Course
[Nile Post] As Uganda heads into the 2026 election period, economists and financial market experts are urging investors to remain calm and maintain a strategic approach, emphasizing that political events are unlikely to cause major fluctuations in yields.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:10:54
EC Reassures Public On Election Integrity, Outlines Transmission Procedures
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has outlined detailed procedures for the announcement and transmission of election results, aiming to calm fears among candidates and voters ahead of polling day.
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@sqoop Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:46:00
Next week is not for lugezigezi… run first, ask later
#RoadTo2026: Next week, you will be meeting different supporters, different camps. You should know what each ka-party or ki-party stands for. It is election season, and whatever the case, remember it is not that serious. Be safe This is not a serious political analysis, and it is not trying to be. It is a practical, The post Next week is not for lugezigezi… run first, ask later first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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