Sheikh Zubeir Achile Sworn In as First Kadhi of Bidi Bidi Muslim District

Sheikh Zubeir Achile Sworn In as First Kadhi of Bidi

A large crowd of Muslim faithful in the newly created Bidi Bidi Muslim District turned up in big numbers to witness the swearing-in of their first Kadhi, Sheikh Zubeir Achile. Sheikh Zubeir Achile receiving instruments of power. Photo by UMSC The colourful event was held on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2026, at Barakala Muslim Primary School in Barakala Town Council. …

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Uganda, Egypt Move To Deepen Cooperation In Trade And Industrial Growth

Uganda Egypt Move To Deepen Cooperation In Trade And Industrial

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industrialisation, renewable energy, aquaculture, and sustainable use of the River Nile following high-level talks at State House Entebbe. The meeting, held during President El-Sisi’s official visit to Uganda, focused on expanding economic ties, enhancing regional security cooperation, and advancing practical development projects …

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Muwanga Kivumbi, 24 Others Petition High Court For Bail In Terrorism Trial

Muwanga Kivumbi 24 Others Petition High Court For Bail In

Former Butambala County legislator and National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Central Uganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, alongside 24 co-accused individuals, has formally asked the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala to grant them bail as they await trial on terrorism charges. The bail application, filed by Lukwago & Company Advocates in partnership with Alaka & Company …

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NRM admits staging fake NUP converts during campaigns

NRM admits staging fake NUP converts during campaigns

A section of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisers in Rukungiri district has accused senior presidential advisor Peace Rugambwa’s campaign team of allegedly deceiving President Yoweri Museveni during the 2026 general elections by staging fake opposition defectors. On December 23, 2025, Rugambwa launched the “Team Peace Rugambwa for President Museveni” campaign, a door-to-door mobilisation drive aimed at canvassing support for …

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Gen Moses Ali discreetly sworn in as Adjumani West MP

Gen Moses Ali discreetly sworn in as Adjumani West MP

Veteran politician Gen Moses Ali has taken oath to represent Adjumani West County in the 12th parliament, extending a political career that has spanned several decades and multiple governments.Ali, 87, was born on April 5, 1939, in Adjumani district and was the oldest member of the recently dissolved cabinet, where he served as second deputy prime minister and deputy leader …

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Muwanga Kivumbi, 24 co-accused seek bail in terrorism case

Muwanga Kivumbi 24 co accused seek bail in terrorism case

Outgoing Butambala County MP and National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Central Uganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has applied for bail before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High court in Kampala. Kivumbi who is facing terrorism charges, filed the bail application jointly with 24 co-accused persons. The co-applicants include Bruhan Matovu, Karam Bukenya, Wilson Muyinda, Waigoina Abdul Swaburu, …

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