His Lordship Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy the Chief Justice of Uganda Uganda’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, has retired at the age of 70, concluding a legal and public service career spanning over forty years. Appointed Chief Justice in August 2020, he oversaw reforms aimed at improving access to
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Nyombi Thembo, the UCC Executive Director The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Sunday directed the immediate restoration of public internet access across the country, effective 18th January 2026. This follows the “successful conclusion of the 2026 General Elections and a careful assessment by the Inter-Agency Security Committee.” In a statement
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The ballot paper for the 2026 presidential candidates/ Photo by Judith Kukunda Uganda has registered its lowest voter turnout in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on record, according to results declared by the Electoral Commission on Saturday evening. This unprecedented civic withdrawal highlights a growing crisis of public confidence in
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President Yoweri Museveni For supporters of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, his resounding victory in the just-concluded election is a vindication of his 40-year-long rule. He won with 72% of the vote, close to his highest-ever tally of 74% in Uganda's first direct presidential election in 1996. It reinforces the 81-year-old's
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By Gessa Simplicious (PhD) As Uganda starts the 2026 election period, it is natural for the country to experience a mix of opinions, spirited debate, and active public engagement. Elections bring conversations into homes, workplaces, and communities, reflecting a society that is alive, involved, and exercising its democratic rights. This
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Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards & Payments at dfcu Bank As digital finance continues to evolve, access remains uneven. While smartphone apps dominate conversations around modern banking, many Ugandans still rely on basic mobile phones and have limited or inconsistent internet access. To bridge this gap, dfcu Bank has enhanced
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President Yoweri Museveni The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the January 15, 2026 presidential election, securing a seventh term and extending his nearly 40-year rule by another five years. According to the final tally announced by EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, Museveni
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NUP Presidential candidate Bobi Wine and his supporters holding the National Flag at a rally A joint security operation has conducted in Mubende Municipality and surrounding areas targeting irregularly raised National flags, particularly those associated with the National Unity Platform party. The operation is aimed to restore dignity to the
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Robert Ssempala, the Executive Director of the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda/Courtesy photo The Uganda National NGO Bureau has ordered at least five prominent human rights organisations to suspend their operations with immediate effect, citing investigations into activities alleged to be prejudicial to national security. Uganda Radio Network has learned
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FINCA Uganda’s Chief Commercial Officer, Eva Balikoowa and Executive Director Robert Kakande, with KACITA’s Acting Chairperson Hajji Isa Ssekito, pose for a group photo at the UGX 100M flood relief launch with downtown traders FINCA Uganda has announced the beginning of the process of providing over UGX 100 million in
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