Uganda President Yoweri Museveni/XPresident Yoweri Museveni has taken an early lead in Uganda’s presidential election as vote tallying continues across the country, according to provisional results released by the Ugandan Electoral Commission on Friday morning. Museveni’s early lead mirrors past election patterns in which the long-serving president has performed strongly. The election is a high-stakes rematch between 43-year-old opposition leader Bobi Wine (Kyagulanyi Ssentamu) and 81-year-old incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power for four decades. Uganda’s election process came under sharp focus on Thursday after President Yoweri Museveni himself was affected by biometric verification failures that disrupted voting across the country. Election officials were forced to resort to facial recognition technology to verify the president’s identity, allowing him to vote.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has apologised to residents of Kieni Constituency over what he described as political mistakes he made during the 2022 General Election campaigns, saying he intends to correct them ahead of the next polls. G achagua said he had campaigned strongly for someone he now accuses of pursuing policies that undermine the empowerment of young people. “During the 2022 campaigns, I made many mistakes which I must correct, and I will stop at nothing,” Gachagua said. He apologised to residents of Kieni, saying he was seeking their forgiveness and committing himself to making amends politically. “I once again apologise to the people of Kieni and seek their forgiveness.

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Uganda President Yoweri Museveni/FILEA coalition led by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned Ugandan authorities for blocking its partner organisations from monitoring Thursday’s presidential election. The coalition described the environment in Uganda as falling far short of internationally recognised standards for free and fair elections. The coalition singled out the Electoral Commission of Uganda (ECU) for incompetence and complicity, citing manipulated voter registers, arbitrary removal of opposition candidates and unlawful directives during polling. Allegedly, more than 20 candidates from the opposition National Unity Platform were disqualified, while more than 20 NRM candidates were declared unopposed. Several NGOs had their operating permits suspended on January 12 and restrictions have been placed on media coverage of protests and election results.

The Bangladesh cricketers have called off the boycott following a meeting between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) last night, thereby paving the way for the BPL matches this Friday. "He [M Nazmul Islam] has been given 48 hours to respond, which will end at noon on [Saturday]. Before engaging with the players’ representatives around 10:30 pm, the board-named officials held talks with the BPL team officials. Also Read: Aman Mokhade Surpasses Virat Kohli: Check List Of Top Batters With Most Centuries in a Single Vijay Hazare Trophy Season"Why [would there be]? "We are spending so much money on them, they are not being able to do anything.

America and Iran are in a dangerous staring match, and it could explode into violence at any moment. But here's what's fascinating: if America decides to strike, they probably won't send a single pilot into Iranian airspace. American warships and submarines can fire these from the Arabian Sea, more than 1,600 kilometers away from Iran. During Midnight Hammer, Tomahawks destroyed the Isfahan nuclear site because even the biggest bombs couldn't reach it underground. They're also experts at "GPS spoofing"—sending fake GPS signals to confuse American missiles and make them crash in deserts.

EAC deploys 61 election observers to UgandaThe East African Community (EAC) has deployed 61 election observers to monitor Uganda’s general election. The observers are part of the EAC Election Observation Mission (EOM) and were deployed following an invitation by the Ugandan government, in line with a directive of the EAC Council of Ministers requiring the bloc to observe elections in all partner states. “The EAC observers will be deployed across selected regions of the Republic of Uganda and will engage with key electoral stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission, political parties and candidates, civil society organisations, the media and security agencies,” Ms Mukabagwiza said. She cautioned the observers against interfering in the electoral process, stressing that their role is strictly observational. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to promoting credible election results.

Ugandans turn to Bitchat messaging app amid internet crackdownA little-known offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged as a key lifeline for Ugandans cut off from the internet ahead of a contentious election that could extend President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule. Bitchat has surged to the top of Apple and Google app stores in the African country after clocking more than 28,000 downloads this year, according to research firm Apptopia. That marks a nearly fourfold increase over the previous two months combined. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered mobile service providers to shut down public internet connections from 6 p.m. (1500 GMT) on Tuesday in order to curb “misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and related risks”, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The 81-year-old Museveni, who came to power in 1986 after leading a five-year rebellion, is Africa’s third-longest ruling head of state.

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Dj Astroid Hypekid passed away after allegedly being involved in an altercation at a nightclub. Photo: DJ Astroid. Dj Astroid Hypekid was buried at his rural home in Meru. Photo: DJ Astroid Hypekid. In another tragic story, coast-based entertainer DJ Kenya Ken also passed away after being involved in a road accident.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that the US President Donald Trump and his team were "closely monitoring the situation in Iran." Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, "all options remain on the table for the President"'President and his team are closely monitoring'"The President and his team have communicated to the Iranian regime that if the killing continues, there will be grave consequences. The President understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted. The President and his team are closely monitoring this situation, and all options remain on the table for the President," the White House Press Secretary said. Iran unrest continuesThis development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions.

Lenana School accused of turning away disabled learners 15th January, 2026Lenana School is at the centre of a national outcry after allegedly turning away learners with disabilities on reporting day, sparking renewed debate on inclusive education in Kenya.As questions mount over access and capacity in Kenyan schools, scenes of relief and joy have also emerged elsewhere as affected learners seek placement

Many were awed by the striking ease with which the man balanced hustle and parenting. Marikiti tout's fatherhood momentBunny told TUKO.co.ke that the man did not lose rhythm despite the tiny passenger resting against him in a kangaroo-style carrier. “I noticed that people were not paying attention to him… it’s like they are used to him at that stage. For now, the touching moment has sparked admiration, conversations about modern fatherhood, and reflections on resilience in the face of hardship. Lilian Chebet:"This man deserves all the support, raising a child and hustling for a living is not easy at all!"

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi inspects the damage after bulldozers brought down his car yard near Nyayo stadium, January 14, 2026. /DOUGLAS OKIDDYKiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has had a history of clashes with the national government from the time he came into office. The Governor and MPs from the region allied to President William Ruto have had several public spats, some even in the presence of the President.