Joy Ruth Aceng, former Uganda Ambassador to Canada and Kole’s first woman MP is contesting as an independent after losing UPC primaries to Atim.
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Oyam South MP race: Otto Isaah nominated on NUP ticket, tells why he’s the best
Otto is seeking reelection on NUP ticket
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Diocese of Jinja, Kiira Region Police mourn Bishop Wamika
Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of Jinja announced the Bishop’s death on Wednesday, and said funeral program would be communicated.
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MPs’ nominations | Amolatar: Who said what after nominations
The nomination process will continue on October 23, 2025, with candidates such as Atala Winny Lillian for woman MP on an independent ticket, Auma Kenneth for the same seat on UPC ticket.
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Museveni pledges 12 new secondary schools in Lamwo district
President Museveni, who is seeking another term of office to make it beyond 40 years, said the government will prioritise bridging this education gap as part of his five-year development agenda.
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Ministry trains Dokolo councillors on water maintenance
Regional Manager Lira Branch, Eng. Stanley Watenga said they have trained the district councillors, and that the area service providers will manage financial stability and maintenance of boreholes in the area.
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PLU rewards Tanna’s consistency with senior appointment in the Eastern region task force
In the 2021 general elections, Tanna coordinated the Presidential taskforce in the Bukedi, Sebei, and Bugisu sub-regions, which was headed by Al Hajji Moses Kigongo.
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Museveni mourns Kiryandongo road crash, offers financial support to victims
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched investigations into the cause of the fatal road crash which has left 46 people dead.
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Otuke East: MP Acon becomes the first duly nominated candidate
Julius Acon is seeking reelection to represent the people of Otuke East in the 12th Parliament.
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Nation in grief: ‘Only 46’ died in fatal Kampala-Gulu highway bus collision – police
President Museveni has issued his condolences to the bereaved families and directed the State House Controller to pay each family who lost loved ones shs5m and shs1m to those injured.
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Parliamentary candidates’ nominations underway across Uganda
According to the Electoral Commission, nominations for the UPDF representatives will be held later under Section 9 of the Parliamentary Elections Act.
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Judiciary commences consultations on the financial year 2026/27 budget framework paper
His Worship John Paul Edoku, Registrar Planning, Research and Development, explained that the consultation was part of the Judiciary’s annual planning cycle and a key step in enhancing institutional performance and service delivery.