Although voters ousted 3 anti-gay politicians, Uganda remains deeply homophobic. In response to the recent article “Uganda: Voters reject anti-LGBTQI+ lawmakers”, Melanie Nathan, executive director of the African Human Rights Coalition, submitted this comment: As a country conditions expert witness reporter, I must clarify so that there is no confusion by anyone seeking to portray Uganda’s anti-homosexuality climate as improving. …
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Nakasero, Kampala- Performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations has improved significantly compared to 2024, according to the latest results summary. First Lady Janet Museveni at the Examinations Release. According to the results which have been released today at State House Nakasero by First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister for Education, a total of 429,949 candidates sat …
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Kampala– The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a warning to all individuals that are not satisfied with the results from the previous elections to use the legally recommended avenues instead of using media platforms. Hon.Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director UCC.(Courtesy photo) “UCC has observed a concerning trend where unsuccessful candidates in parliamentary and local government elections misuse radio and television …
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Kampala- A Ugandan lawyer has formally petitioned the United States and the European Union, urging them not to recognize the recently concluded presidential election in Uganda, citing widespread irregularities, violence, and breaches of international electoral standards. Lawyer Innocent Ainebyona In a letter dated 5th February 2026 and addressed to U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp and European Union Ambassador Jan Sadek, Innocent …
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The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, stressing that democratic maturity requires grace in both victory and defeat. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Speaking on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during memorial prayers for the late Saidi Bizimungu at Kasambya Village …
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Post Views: 10 By Andama moses.In Masindiwww.mknewslink.comJulius Mugisa, an independent candidate who lost elections to Ronald Akugizibwe Aled of NRM in the just concluded general elections for Buruli County in Masindi district has decided to take legal action against NRM’s Ronald Aled Akuguzibwe challenging his victory citing irregularities during the exercise. Mugisa revealed this during press conference held at …
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Former Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) presidential candidate Bulira Frank Kabinga has attributed his performance in the recent presidential election to what he described as deliberate actions by the government that severely undermined his campaign. Addressing the media on Monday at the RPP offices in Mengo, Kampala, Bulira said his campaign was crippled by the freezing of his bank accounts and …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has secured decisive parliamentary victories across several key constituencies in Central Uganda, as early official results from the 2026 general elections confirm a powerful surge for the leading opposition party. Results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday show NUP candidates winning parliamentary seats in several strategic divisions within Kampala and the …
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One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 Crimes, surveys the status of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in this series. (Click here to subscribe to his LGBTQ Global newsletter.) Map of LGBT rights in Oceania. BLUE: Same-sex marriage legal. PURPLE: Some foreign same-sex marriages …
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Kampala– The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), through its Islamic Primary Leaving Examination (IPLE) Board, has released the examination results for pupils who sat for the examinations in early December 2025. UMSC officials during the release of the Examination Results According to a report read to a mammoth crowd of registered school directors, headteachers, and parents at an event held …
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