Politics
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1.3KEC releases polling dates for 2026 general elections
KAMPALA ; The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the polling dates for the 2026 General Elections, setting the stage for the...
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849New protests in Tanzania’s main city after chaotic election
REUTERS: Police in Tanzania’s main city of Dar es Salaam fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday to disperse protesters who returned to...
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615Tanzania Deploys Military, Imposes Curfew on Election Day After Protests Erupt
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s presidential election teetered toward chaos on Wednesday as protests erupted, the military was deployed, internet service was cut,...
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802EC Introduces New Biometric Machines Ahead of 2026 Elections
KAMPALA; EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama said the machines will verify voters before ballots are issued, using either fingerprint or facial recognition. “The...
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783EC Sets Fresh Nomination Dates Following Death of Candidates
KAMPALA; The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new nomination dates for electoral areas where nominated candidates have died, in accordance with the...
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1.2K2026 elections: 113 Aspirants nominated for 10 Kampala MP slots
KAMPALA; The Electoral Commission (EC) has on Thursday concluded the two-day nomination exercise for parliamentary aspirants in Kampala, confirming a total of...
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895Nambi, Nalukoola face off again in Kawempe North
KAMPALA ; The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) are once again set for a showdown...
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860Electoral Commission Says All is Set for Parliamentary Nominations
KAMPALA ; Preparations and clearance of parliamentary aspirants are in full swing at district headquarters nationwide ahead of the October 22–23, 2025...
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853NUP Fronts Florence Asio for Bukedea Woman MP
KAMPALA;The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially unveiled Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman Member of...
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780NWSC MD Dr. Mugisha calls for coexistence, peace over partisan division in Bushenyi ahead of elections
BUSHENYI; The managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has urged Ugandans to prioritize coexistence and peace over political...