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Electoral Commission Revises Presidential Campaign and MP Nomination Dates Over NAM Summit Clash

Electoral Commission Revises Presidential Campaign and MP Nomination Dates Over

By Jumah Kakomo The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced changes to the schedule for the nomination of presidential candidates and Members of Parliament (MPs) ahead of the 2025 general elections. According to Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the IEC, the nomination of presidential candidates will now take place earlier than initially planned, on September 23rd–24th, 2025, instead of …

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CMA and UFLA Launch Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter to Boost Grassroots Investment Awareness – Parrots Media

CMA and UFLA Launch Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter to Boost

BUSINESS In a landmark move to deepen financial inclusion and empower communities with investment knowledge, the Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA) and the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA) have officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. The initiative, unveiled today in Masaka, aims to decentralize financial education and capital markets awareness, bringing vital information and resources directly to local …

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UCC Clears Boona FM to Resume Broadcasts, Bars Kakyene Over Qualifications – Parrots Media

UCC Clears Boona FM to Resume Broadcasts, Bars Kakyene Over Qualifications

KAMPALA The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has lifted its suspension on the operations of Boona FM 91.8 in Rukungiri Municipality, after nearly one week of suspension over regulatory breaches. On September 11, the station management announced that it was closing operations temporarily to comply with earlier directives by UCC over breaching broadcasting standards. The suspension was however politicized with many …

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Presidential Campaigns to Start on September 29 – Parrots Media

Presidential Campaigns to Start on September 29

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida, KAMPALA The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised its roadmap for the 2026 presidential elections, moving the official start of campaigns from October 4 to September 29, 2025. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the change was made to avoid a “dead period” between the nomination of candidates and the commencement of campaigns. “Previously, campaigns were scheduled …

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Uganda’s new copyright law: Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate among artists

Ugandas new copyright law Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate

By Peter Luzinda The Ugandan music scene is no stranger to controversy — but this time, it’s not about beef, battles, or broken record deals. Instead, the spotlight is on the government’s newly approved copyright amendment bill, and the loudest voices are coming from some unexpected corners. Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther recently stirred discussion by questioning the value of …

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