Chaos and Controversy Mar Kawempe North By-Election as Nalukoola Clinches Victory
Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been declared the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, a race overshadowed by allegations of voter suppression, military intimidation,…
Major Media Houses Withdraw Journalists from Kawempe North By-Election Over Security Attacks
Several major media houses have pulled their journalists from covering the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election following a wave of violent attacks by security operatives, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
Journalists Attacked, Equipments Confiscated During Kawempe North By-Election
Journalists covering the Kawempe North by-election have faced violent assaults from security forces, with NBS Television's equipment confiscated amid heavy deployment in the area. On Thursday morning, voters began casting…
Kawempe North By-Election Kicks Off as Polling Materials Arrive on Time
Polling in the Kawempe North by-election officially commenced today, Thursday, March 13, 2025, with the Electoral Commission confirming the timely delivery of all materials to the 197 polling stations. This…
Pakistani Military Rescues Hostages After Deadly BLA Train Attack
A military operation in Pakistan has ended with the deaths of 33 militants after armed rebels from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a passenger train in Balochistan. At least…
Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected Unopposed as CAF President for Second Term
South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term, extending his leadership until 2029. Motsepe’s…
Uganda Journalists Association Condemns Brutal Attack on Spark TV’s Steven Kibwiika
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has strongly condemned the brutal assault of Spark TV journalist Steven Kibwiika by security operatives in Namere, Kawempe North. The attack occurred while he was…
Spark TV Cameraman Hospitalised After Assault by Armed Men in Kawempe
Steven Kibwiika, a cameraman with Spark TV, has been hospitalised after a brutal assault by armed men suspected to be security operatives in Nammere, Kawempe Division. The attack occurred as…
NEMA Launches Second Edition of National Environment Sustainability Awards
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially launched the second edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and communities that…
FDC President Amuriat, MPs Granted Bail in ‘No Cow, No Vote’ Protest Case
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Soroti has granted bail to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Patrick Amuriat, Soroti City Woman MP Joan Alobo Acom, Soroti City West MP Jonathan…
