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www.aljazeera.com Keir Starmer is regarded even by his opponents as a decent man, hardworking and courteous, and yet he has become the most disliked British prime minister since modern political polling began. Starmer led the United Kingdom’s Labour Party to a landslide general election victory in July 2024, winning 411 seats in the House of Commons, a majority of 174. It was the third highest haul of seats achieved by Labour after Tony Blair’s landslides in 1997 and 2001. The UK, he told a jubilant crowd back then, had an opportunity “to get its future back”. But there were warning signs. His victory was achieved with just a 34 percent share of the vote. On Monday, he resigned as prime minister. “Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” he said. A former top lawyer, Starmer ran the Crown Prosecution Service for years and was known as methodical and process-driven. A relative novice to politic...

A United States judge has blocked efforts by the administration of US President Donald Trump to subpoena Democratic state officials in the Midwestern state of Minnesota, a setback for the government’s efforts to investigate officials who voiced opposition to the government’s mass deportation raids. US District Judge Patrick Schiltz quashed subpoenas issued against officials such as Governor Tim Walz , part of a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe launched during the height of the crackdown, in a ruling on Monday. list of 3 items list 1 of 3 US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities list 2 of 3 Man pleads guilty to slaying top Democrat and her husband in Minnesota list 3 of 3 California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him end of list “The Court finds that the dominant purpose of the challenged subpoenas is to coerce Minnesota officials into assisting the federal government with enforcing civil immigration law and to harass and...

📸: The DPC Addressing the Gathering During the Event.  The outgoing District Police Commander (DPC) of Oyam District, SP Francis Okongo, has advised police officers to supplement their office work with farming as a way of reducing the temptation to solicit bribes from suspects or complainants.  Speaking yesterday 21-6-2026 at Rainbow Hotel–Oyam during his farewell, Okongo urges officers not to rely solely on handling files, which can expose them to unethical practices, but to venture into farming as an additional source of income to ease financial pressures.  Okongo also applauds political leaders of Oyam for the cooperation that prevented the district from registering any election-related crime during the just concluded election period.  This week, the Inspector General of Police transferred Okongo from Oyam District to Kabalagala Police Station after serving in Oyam for eight months.  He will be replaced by SP Sydney Aikoyo, formerly of Kabalagala...

The Lead Lawyer in Opposition Figure Dr Kizza Besigye's Treason Case, Martha Karua was On Monday Morning 21-6-2026 Blocked by Security Upon Arrival at Entebbe International Airport by Security and Deported Her Back to Kenya. Turned Back at Entebbe Airport chimpreports.com ENTEBBE, Uganda — Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua was on Monday denied entry into Uganda and ordered to return to Nairobi, adding a new twist to the escalating legal and political battles surrounding opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Karua, who recently joined Besigye’s defence team, arrived at Entebbe International Airport but was stopped by immigration officials and instructed to leave the country. The Uganda Law Society (ULS) broke the news, saying: “Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale’s lead-counsel Hon. Martha Karua, SC, [was] denied entry at Entebbe International Airport. She has been ordered to return and given no reason.” The ULS added that Karua was accompanied by ...

📸: Courtesy Photo  Akram has been renting a small apartment in Kampala for two years. He has never missed rent, keeps the place clean, and gets along with the neighbours. A few months ago, he started dating the landlord's daughter. When the landlord found out, he was furious. He told Akram to pack his things and leave by the end of the week. Akram is shocked because he has done nothing wrong. Is it illegal to date the landlord’s daughter? WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? No, a landlord cannot evict you simply because you are dating their daughter. Under the law, a landlord must have a valid legal reason before evicting you from a rented house. If you fail to pay rent, use the premises for an unlawful purpose, cause a nuisance or interference with other tenants' enjoyment of the property, or cause significant damage to the premises. If the landlord has none of these legal grounds, they must give you sufficient notice under the Act before requiring you to leave. This notice pe...

20-June-2026. Koboko District  📸: One of the soldiers uprooting the opium plantations during the operation on Friday 19-5-2026.  📸: Police officer uprooting the opium Security forces in Koboko, comprising Uganda Police, UPDF, and the LC5 Chairperson, have destroyed half a quarter of opium plantation in Morodu and Monga villages, Bamure Parish, Ludara Subcounty.   The intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of two people, including a witch doctor believed to be one of the masterminds of the production and accused of influencing youth to engage in the business.   📸: In Yellow T-shirt, Hon Mambo Ashiraf the LC5 Chairperson for Koboko District walking together with the police officers during the operation on Friday.  Mambo Ashiraf, the LC5 Chairperson of the district, says the operation was meant to arrest a witch doctor in the village who had been operating illegally and using his powers ...

Story by  George Asiimwe     19-June-2026  Amb Blaak and Otafiire KAMPALA — A purported telephone conversation between retired Major General Kahinda Otafiire and Uganda’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mirjam Blaak, suggests that social media posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba became a major diplomatic headache for Ugandan officials seeking to fend off European criticism following the disputed 2026 general elections. The alleged transcript, whose authenticity could not be independently verified, appears to capture a discussion between the two officials at a time when National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, had disappeared from public view amid reports that security agencies were hunting opposition leaders and supporters. At the time, Uganda was facing mounting scrutiny from European lawmakers over allegations of political repression, arbitrary arrests and the treatment of opposition supporters in...

📸: Sinamakosa Winnie , Courtesy Photo.  When we think about who we are attracted to, it’s a big and personal thing. Everyone likes different things, and that’s what makes the world so interesting. But a lot of people have noticed a common idea in society that says men prefer slim women. Have you ever wondered why men prefer slim women? It’s important to remember that true love and attraction are about so much more than looks. It’s about a person’s heart, kindness, and how they make you feel. But for a long time, certain ideas about beauty have been a big part of our world. People often say that love is about the heart, not just about how someone looks. And that’s very true. What really matters is how kind someone is, how they treat you, and how they make you feel inside. But for many years, the world has shared certain ideas about what is “beautiful,” and these ideas often show slim women as more attractive. These messages come from movies, magazines, and social media....

Wednesday 3-June-2026. Copied from the official Twitter account of Lawrence Muganga, newly appointed State Minister for Internal Affairs.  Hon. @DaudiKabanda, with due respect, I must set the record straight. I do NOT hold a Rwandan passport. This is a deliberate falsehood introduced by Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, and the truth must be told. We have it ON RECORD — Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa’s own words: “In every vetting session we have to fail someone, and this time it had to be you, Dr. Muganga.” Read that again. This rejection was decided before the process even began. It was never about passports, qualifications, or integrity. It was personal. It was calculated. It was discriminatory. And in due course, we shall release the audio that proves it. Stay tuned. Hon. Kabanda, what I experienced in that committee was not parliamentary oversight. It was hatred. It was discrimination. It was racism, directed at me simply because I am a Munyarwanda. Let me be clear: We Banyarwanda are ...

📸: Prof Lawrence Muganga artiving at Parliament Earlier today for his vetting. The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has rejected the appointment of Prof. Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, with concerns over his dual citizenship emerging as the decisive factor during his vetting. The committee revealed that Muganga, who holds both Ugandan and Canadian citizenship, pledged to renounce his Canadian citizenship if approved for the ministerial position. However, a majority of committee members remained unconvinced that the commitment was sufficient to satisfy constitutional and legal requirements governing eligibility for certain public offices. The development makes Muganga the only nominee among a group of dual citizens vetted by the committee to be rejected. During the closed-door vetting sessions, Uganda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, and businessman and entrepreneur Calvin Echodu also faced questions ...

May 24, 2026 . KAMPALA, May 22, 2026 – Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.    Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues that have come up in this debate.     Starlink has secured both an infrastructure and service provisional licence that will enable the company to operate satellite services in Uganda. This license also permits them to share their infrastructure with other licensed operators through commercial agreements that will enable these operators to expand their existing services across the country, particularly in unserved and underserved areas.    Regarding taxation, during negotiations with Starlink, the Uganda Government and the Uganda Communications Commission stressed the importance of revenue assurance and full compliance with Ug...

27-5-2026. APPRECIATION MESSAGE FROM ALIONI YORKE ODRIA (MP) ARINGA SOUTH CONSTITUENCY AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL GUIDANCE.  Fellow WestNilers and Ugandans at large, Greetings. On this special day of Edi Mubarak, Wednesday 27-5-2026, I would like to extend my sincere words of thanks and appreciation to the people of Aringa South Constituency in Yumbe District for the support they entrusted unto me to be their MP ever since 2016 to date. It's through this foundation that more doors of blessings have continued to open for our district and region. In another special way, I would also like to thank Gen Charles Otema Awanyi who groomed me with his hands to become who I am today. To the first Family; Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Gen Salim Saleh and HIS Excellence Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President of the Republic of Uganda, I thank all of you so much for the confidence, hope, and trust bestowed upon me with this new appoin...

29-4-2026. 📸: Hon Odonga Otto, Former MP for Aruu County.  The High Court sitting in Agago District has ordered former Aruu County Member of Parliament Samuel Odonga-Otto to pay more than Shillings 22 million in legal costs to incumbent MP Christopher Komakech and the Electoral Commission of Uganda following a long-running election dispute stemming from the 2021 parliamentary polls. The ruling, delivered yesterday, arose from taxation proceedings conducted by Deputy Registrar Betty Ajok.  The proceedings were aimed at enforcing an earlier Court of Appeal of Uganda decision that awarded costs to Komakech and the Electoral Commission after overturning a High Court ruling that had nullified Komakech’s election victory. According to Komakech’s lawyer, Samuel Okeny, the taxed costs amount to Shillings 22,452,000.  This includes Shillings 15 million in instruction fees and approximately Shillings 7 million for transport and related expenses.  He adds that duri...

Tuesday 28-4-2026.  #NEWS #SOVEREIGNTY #BILL Ugandans in the diaspora, appearing via Zoom before the joint committee on Defence and Internal Affairs and Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, have urged Parliament to amend the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.  They warn that provisions classifying citizens abroad as foreigners and restricting remittances risk undermining trust, investment, and family support systems, despite the diaspora’s significant economic contribution.  Timothy Kangajwe based in the USA said Ugandans abroad are not foreigners.  “When a bill defines us as such, it’s not a drafting error, it’s a statement. We send US$2.5 billion home for families, not politics. Don’t put government between us and our children."  Brian Mushana Kwesiga, former President Uganda North America Assoication said Protecting sovereignty is right but citizens should not be confused with foreign agents.  “It is difficult to ask Ugandans abroad to in...

📸: Michael Atingi-Ego, Governor for Bank of Uganda appearing before the Parliamentary Committee. 28-4-2026. #BOU #ON #SOVEREIGNTY #BILL Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could weaken Uganda’s economy, currency and financial independence. “A country without reserves is not sovereign. Restricting cross border inflows such as foreign investment, remittances and portfolio capital will reduce the resources Uganda uses to finance imports and build reserves," he said on Tuesday 28-4-2026 while appearing before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Legal Affairs.  He warned that once such inflows fall, Uganda could have a substantial depreciation of its currency, and running down reserves would pose an economic disaster for the country. Atingi-Ego also cautioned that investors need open access to economic information, saying criminalising publications deemed har...

22-4-2026. 📸: Council Session. The speaker of Terego district council Hon.Olema Casto, today Tuesday 21-4-2026 blocked journalists from covering a crucial council meeting meant to constitute the district service commission. The closed door decision follows sharp disagreements among leaders over who should chair the commission. Earlier Lc5 chairperson Wilfred Saka had preferred Rev. Monsignor Mosino Cosmas Alule, the parish priest of offude Catholic parish, but councilors instead backed Dr.Amandua Jacinto.  📸: Some of the council members during the session on Tuesday.  This special council meeting comes on the final day of 7- day ultimatum issued by minister of Local Government Raphael Magezi recently, for the district to form the commission. The move to chase away the media has raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the council proceedings.  📸Douglas.  #RadioPacisNews #PeaceOfChristForAll Source: Radio Pacis.

21-4-2026 Residents of Masindi Municipality were left in shock after a man who had been announced dead resurfaced alive, just hours after a body believed to be his had been buried. Godwin Baguma, a resident of Kijura Central Cell in Central Division, had reportedly gone missing for weeks, causing anxiety among family members and neighbours. According to the family, Baguma, who is said to have a mental health condition, disappeared without informing anyone, prompting a frantic search. The situation took a tragic turn over the weekend when the family received information that police had recovered a decomposing body from a sugarcane plantation in Kisanja Cell on Friday. The body was taken to Masindi Hospital mortuary, where announcements were made for people with missing persons to help with identification. Baguma’s father, Mr Yakobo Kamuturaki, said after receiving information on Sunday, he sent his sons to the mortuary to verify whether the body belonged to his missing son. ...

Sunday 19-4-2026. 📸: Courtesy Photo.  What a heavy blow! We are deeply devastated by the news of the death of the Kalangala District woman MP Hon. Hellen Nakimuli who has passed on after an unsuccessful surgery. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and comrades. Source: National Unity Platform (NUP) Party Facebook page.

Story by Osuta Yusuf.  Maracha District 6-April-2026. Following the 15-1-2026 general election, the two term MP for Maracha Constituency, Hon Oguzu Lee Denis has dragged to court the Winner for Maracha Constituency MP election, Uhuru Nelson as the first respondent and Election Commission as the second respondent.  📸: Copy of the court document shared in NEWS PLATFORM, one of the WhatsApp groups in WestNile region. In a document dated 1-April-2026 filed at Arua High Court, it's not yet clear which grounds the petitioner, Hon Oguzu Lee Denis has used to challenge the victory of the NRM Party candidate Uhuru Nelson.  It should be noted that, the NRM Party candidate Uhuru Nelson was declared the winner of the 15-1-2026 general election after he garnered 13,696 votes, followed by Independent candidate Obeta Moses Drakua who garnered 9,247 votes, the incumbent MP Hon Oguzu Lee Denis (FDC) fell in the third position after he got 3,290 votes, Eng. Aguta Sam (Independent) got 686...

15-3-2026. 📸: Uganda Prison Uniform and SP Collins Asea police spokesperson for North WestNile region. Courtesy Photo.  A controversial witch doctor ritual at Openzinzi Prison has left one prison warder dead and another arrested as police search for two suspects. According to Collins Asea, the North West Nile Regional Police spokesperson, the ritual was arranged to identify the person who stole a motorcycle belonging to a warder. A witch doctor identified as Emmanuel allegedly administered herbal medicine to several officers during the ritual. Police say the herbal mixture caused severe reactions among three warders. Two recovered after treatment, but Wegumba Mathaeus (30) later died. Another warder, L/CPL Kibedi Yese, has been arrested to assist with investigations. Authorities say the warder who organized the ritual and the witch doctor are currently on the run, while the body of the deceased was taken to Adjumani General Hospital for a postmortem as investigations c...

Story by Osuta Yusuf.  Yumbe District  14-3-2026. Click here https://youtu.be/ytRVWMswomA to watch the speeches from the locus visit.  📸: The community members and Yumbe district officials during the meeting. Photo by Our News Reporter.  Yumbe district security committee (DSC) members comprising of the RDC, DISO, DPC, UPDF, LC5 AND CAO together with Yumbe District Land board officials have given an ultimatum of 7 days for the elders and the community members of Kiranga Clan to sit down and solve the confusion on ownership and squatters on a land they sold to Aringa South Constituency MP Hon Alioni Yorke Odria.  Two weeks ago, Social Media was awash with unverified and one-sided breaking news allegaing MP Alioni Yorke Odria had grabbed an entire community land and even chased them out of it. 📸: Part of the land which has brought misunderstanding amongst some members of Kiranga clan. Photo by Osuta Yusuf, Our News Reporter. The meeting took place on...