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Politics 9 October 2026
Masaka High Court has scheduled December 14 for a ruling on the election petition challenging the victory of Rose Fortunate Nantongo as Kyotera District Woman MP. The petitioner, Scola Kalibala Besigye, alleges errors in vote transmission. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/court-sets-date-for-kyotera-mp-petition-ruling-5626330
General 9 October 2026
The proposal has drawn criticism from Njeru Municipality Mayor Yasin Kyaze and fishermen who. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uegcl-wants-nile-landing-site-closed-over-power-plant-security-5626454
national 9 October 2026
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has proposed the closure or relocation of a Nile fishing landing site, citing security risks and financial losses. The move has been met with criticism from local leaders and fishermen who claim they were not consulted. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uegcl-wants-nile-landing-site-closed-over-power-plant-security-5626454
news 9 October 2026
The family of missing Ugandan musician Christopher Gody, known as King Zale, believes they have identified him in leaked video footage released by a former intelligence officer. This sighting has intensified their calls for his release or to be produced in court. Source: https://observer.ug/news/family-identifies-missing-musician-king-zale-in-leaked-basement-video
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Politics
Masaka High Court has scheduled December 14 for a ruling on the election petition challenging the victory of Rose Fortunate Nantongo as Kyotera District Woman MP. The petitioner, Scola Kalibala Besigye, alleges errors in vote transmission. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/court-sets-date-for-kyotera-mp-petition-ruling-5626330
General
The proposal has drawn criticism from Njeru Municipality Mayor Yasin Kyaze and fishermen who. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uegcl-wants-nile-landing-site-closed-over-power-plant-security-5626454
national
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has proposed the closure or relocation of a Nile fishing landing site, citing security risks and financial losses. The move has been met with criticism from local leaders and fishermen who claim they were not consulted. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uegcl-wants-nile-landing-site-closed-over-power-plant-security-5626454
news
The family of missing Ugandan musician Christopher Gody, known as King Zale, believes they have identified him in leaked video footage released by a former intelligence officer. This sighting has intensified their calls for his release or to be produced in court. Source: https://observer.ug/news/family-identifies-missing-musician-king-zale-in-leaked-basement-video