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Led by tycoon Kirumira's son, young entrepreneurs vow to back PLU

Kirumira said that as young businesspeople, they have been impressed by PLU's activities such as community meetings (barazas) across the country, aimed at drumming up support for PLU leader Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Mukono poll petition turns chaotic as missing witnesses found in petitioner’s car

The relatives alleged that Joseph Yiga and Fred Ssebata, who had been missing since Sunday, were later found inside a white Toyota Alphard, linked to the petitioner, NRM's  Daisy Sarah Sonko Nabatanzi.

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NRM speaks out on Gen. Muhoozi 2031 presidential bid

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has supporters and well-wishers just like any other person, and those well-wishers under the umbrella of the PLU are expressing their wish that, if there is opening, they would wish that Gen. Muhoozi becomes the next President of Uganda. This is an expression of interest of a person, and it is not a bad thing. I am happy to note that PLU as a civic organisation made it clear that whatever they intend to do, they will do it under the NRM party, said NRM’s secretary general, Richard Todwongo.

Court upholds Nameere’s election victory

Nameere was declared the winner following a vote recount conducted by Masaka Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe.

Court dismisses petition challenging election of Workers' MPs

Justice Allan Paul Nshimye also found that the petition had not been properly served on several respondents and awarded costs to the respondents.

Israel's elections: Four possible scenarios

Israel's October 27 election is expected to produce a tight race, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition and the opposition bloc projected to fall short of the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority. The outcome will depend on coalition negotiations, with Arab parties potentially playing a decisive role, while a national unity government or fresh elections remain possible if political deadlock persists.

Brazil's presidential candidates seek to disqualify each other

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign said Tuesday they will request the disqualification of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro on Wednesday over alleged election interference by tech giant Meta.

Court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula, Bolsonaro

Meta has denied taking any actions to favor one side in the election, but previously said that some of Lula's campaign ads had been mistakenly deactivated due to technical errors not isolated to Brazil.

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Otunnu faces new test as UAE joins UN job race

The next UN secretary general must secure at least nine votes from the 15-member Security Council and avoid a veto from any of the council’s five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK and the US.

Court throws Gomba East MP out of Parliament

The judge declared the seat of the directly elected Member of Parliament for Gomba East County, Gomba district, vacant and ordered the Electoral Commission to organise a new election.

Police arrest 20 over attacking mourners at ex-MP Matovu’s burial

Kituuma said a group of political activists, allegedly opposed to the presence of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters, attacked mourners they perceived to be aligned with the ruling party.

Brazil chooses between Lula and Bolsonaro in nail-biter vote

Sunday's runoff will determine whether Brazil remains one of Latin America's few leftist nations or joins a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump, an ally of the Bolsonaro family, though he has not openly endorsed Flavio.

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Court accepts gadgets used in alleged Besigye recording

The exhibits include a magnetic audio-listening device, a concealed camera fitted in a wall socket, a camera hidden in a flash drive, an audio-listening key chain, an audio-listening device concealed in a neck cord, a power bank containing a hidden camera, a flash disc containing recordings and two chronometer watches fitted with cameras.

More Lula, or back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil votes in cliffhanger

It is the final electoral battle for Lula, who turns 81 next week and is hoping to pull off a dramatic turnaround after a shock second-place finish in the first round to the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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182 Parliament staff recruited irregularly, says IGG report

According to the audit, some of the staff recruited through the headhunt lacked the minimum academic requirements for the positions they held, while others held qualifications not relevant to their jobs. In one example, the report shows that some recruited drivers hold Uganda Certificate of Education papers but do not meet the grades required to join the public service. Some had scored F9 in English, while others lacked the required number of subject passes. Following these findings, the IG recommended a review of the personal files of all employees to confirm that they have the requisite qualifications.

Take Parliament to the People, Tayebwa advises MPs

“Parliament must anchor Musevenomics in law and in the budget,” Tayebwa said, identifying legislation, funding and oversight as key tools for its implementation. Musevenomics combines market efficiency, strategic government guidance and social inclusion. Its principles include value addition, industrialisation, infrastructure development, regional integration, fighting corruption and human capital development

Former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu dies

Matovu was reportedly first taken to Rubaga Hospital, before being transferred to Mulago Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Thursday evening.

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Race for UN top job: Otunnu regains ground in latest poll

In the sixth straw poll the UN Security Council held on October 16, Otunnu got more members supporting his candidacy than in the previous round, and fewer opposed it, and analysts say his (Otunnu’s) strongest message should remain that he is not the candidate of a bloc, but a contender who can help bridge blocs, because in a divided council, broad acceptability ultimately matters enormously.

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Gen. Saleh’s 40 years of peace, reconciliation

The 40-year record of Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, aka Salim Saleh’s peace-building and reconciliation work reveals something very extraordinary. It reveals a man who mastered the art of war, but has devoted much of his life to making war unnecessary. Analysts say Saleh’s contribution to reconciliation is arguably one of the least celebrated chapters of Uganda’s contemporary history.

Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Netanyahu, while reminding the famously loose-lipped president that they were on an open line, hailed Trump for joining Israel in attacking Iran in February.