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Ensuring Electoral Integrity: The Significance of Accurate Voter Registration and Effective Demarcation of Voting Areas

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By Teddy Namayanja    As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…

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Exclusive Insights: Salaamu Musumba speaks out on the Lumu Bill and the upcoming American elections.

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By Teddy Namayanja    In an explosive interview, Salaamu Musumba, a prominent figure in Uganda’s political landscape, sheds light on two contentious topics: the Lumu Bill and the upcoming American elections. With unflinching honesty, Musumba shares her thoughts on the implications of the Lumu Bill on Uganda’s democracy and why she’s rooting for Kamala Harris…

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NSSF Livelihoods Support Project: A Game-Changer for Uganda’s Informal Economy.

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By Teddy Namayanja    The National Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) Livelihoods Support Project launched in OTUKE District, on Friday, October 4, 2024 is a game-changer for Uganda’s informal sector workers. By targeting those outside the social security coverage, NSSF aims to bring 4 million workers, especially in small-scale agriculture, into the formal savings space. This…

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New Era, New Rules: ULS President Ssemakadde Boots Attorney General over Professional Misconduct.

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By Teddy Namayanja    Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze, the newly elected president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has made a bold move by expelling Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka and the Solicitor General from the organization. This decision comes just weeks after Ssemakadde took office, and it’s aimed at restoring public trust in the legal profession…

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A Mother’s Nightmare: The Trauma of Death Row and the Fight for Abolition, here is Justine Nankya’s Heart-Wrenching Story

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By Teddy Namayanja    As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the silent suffering of women behind bars, awaiting a fate that’s both cruel and irreversible. Today, we shine a light on Justine Nankya, a mother who endured the unimaginable – a wrongful death sentence. A Life Shattered. Justine’s world crumbled…

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Africa on High Alert: Mpox Outbreak Spreads across Continent After Zimbabwe Confirms First Cases

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The Africa Center for Disease Control has issued a warning that the continent is not safe following Zimbabwe’s confirmation of its first two Mpox cases. An 11-year-old boy from Mberengwa and a 24-year-old man from Harare contracted the disease after traveling to South Africa and Tanzania, respectively. Both patients are recovering well, and contact tracing…

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Museveni Waives Fees for Non-Tourist Travelers Using Murchison Falls National Park

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has waived fee charges for non-tourist travelers using the Murchison Falls National Park as a transit route. This decision comes after the closure of Karuma Bridge, which is undergoing rehabilitation, led many to use the park as an alternative passage to and from Northern Uganda. In a directive issued yesterday, Museveni…

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Uganda’s Foreign Ministry Dismisses Human Trafficking Allegations Against Diplomat in UK

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied reports alleging that a Ugandan diplomat was expelled from the United Kingdom over involvement in human trafficking. In a statement released on Friday, Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire clarified that the reports were false and that no Ugandan envoy had been dismissed from their post in…

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Isaac Ssemakadde Takes Charge of Uganda Law Society with Bold Independence Agenda

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Isaac Ssemakadde, the newly sworn-in President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has unveiled a transformative agenda aimed at restoring the organization’s autonomy and reclaiming its role as a defender of justice. During his swearing-in ceremony, Ssemakadde pledged to break the chains of government influence, particularly targeting the role of the Attorney General’s office within…

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