Police arrest MP Muwanga Kivumbi

The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, linking his detention to ongoing investigations into recent incidents of political violence in Butambala District. The move has sparked nationwide debate over its timing, transparency, and potential political implications. In a brief statement, police said the legislator is…

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Musician Rap Gie dies

Ugandan musician Rap Gie, best known for his hit song Namudiguli, has died, according to a report aired on Galaxy TV on Tuesday. The broadcaster announced the news, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music industry and among fans. By the time of publication, the cause of death and surrounding circumstances had not been…

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Muntu, Bobi Wine won’t challenge Museveni re-election

Opposition leaders Mugisha Muntu and Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, have indicated they will not immediately challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election in court following last week’s general elections. Museveni was declared the winner of the January 15 poll with 71.65 percent of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission, securing a seventh…

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“You’re not ghosts,” UCC warns TikTokers behind fake notices

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern warning to TikTok users and other online actors circulating fabricated notices and AI-generated content designed to mislead the public. In a public statement released Wednesday, the regulator said it has observed an alarming rise in false information masquerading as official UCC communications. The Commission stressed that…

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