Uganda news

Electoral Commission has confirmed that elections for the suspended local government polls will be conducted today. There are over 50 areas that this affected. The EC noted that these areas had a lot of irregularities that couldn’t let them continue with elections. Some of the issues include a mismatch in symbols on ballot papers, incorrect names of candidates among others. ...

The UPDF has confirmed the crash of one of their helicopters in Somalia while on a mission under the AMISOM. “A helicopter on a mission to support AMISOM troops crashed soon after take-off in Balidogle in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia on Friday. All four soldiers aboard the helicopter were rescued. And are in a stable medical condition.” AMISOM ...

The race for the 11th deputy speaker of Parliament is intense with some contestants pointing fingers at others. They are questioning the agenda of those who are giving out handouts to fellow legislators. Some of the contenders said this state of matters will destroy the sacredness of the August House. Seven MPs have so far shown interest in the deputy ...

A joint security operation speared-headed by police has arrested a total of 10 operatives who they say have been behind the recent wave of kidnaps across Kampala and other areas. These security operatives using drone vehicles have been bundling Ugandans into numberless vans and whisking them to unknown places. Some they killed while others they tortured mercilessly, some have even ...

Mr. Abdul Rashid Nkinga commonly known as Jjaja Katikanyonyi is said to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. He is a supporter of the National Unity Platform and an aspirant for Buwama Town Council chairperson seat. His kidnap happened on January 1, 2021, and his whereabouts are still unknown. Abdul’s colleague, Mr. Baker Kalyango aka Engo ya Firebase got arrested ...