Mike Ssegawa

Two decades of reporting, editing and managing news content. Reach him via email: kampalaplanet@gmail.com Tiktok/Twitter: @MikeSsegawa
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Ugandan MP Dies Hours After Losing Election in 3rd Position

Ngora District was plunged into grief on Saturday evening after Stella Apolot Isodo, the incumbent and outgoing Woman Member of…

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Museveni Vows to Eradicate Poverty, Strengthen Unity in Post-Election Address at Rwakitura

Kampala, Uganda – January 19, 2026 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, freshly declared the winner of the 2026 general elections…

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NRM Crushes Opposition in Kassanda: Museveni Dominates, Kyabikola, Hajj Bisaso, Atukunda Shine

Kassanda, Uganda –  Kassanda District went solidly NRM in the January 15 elections, with President Yoweri Museveni racking up over…

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Explainer: How Urban–Rural Voting Patterns Shaped Uganda’s Presidential Election

Kampala, Uganda — The latest presidential election once again highlighted a defining feature of Uganda’s electoral politics: the sharp divide…

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MC Kats Sparks Fiery Debate: Is Uganda Really Better Than Dubai?

Kampala, Uganda: Edwin Katamba, better known as MC Kats, the fiery media star and HIV activist, is back in the…

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U.S. Embassy Reopens American Center in Kampala: A Hub for Free Education and Tech Resources

Kampala, Uganda In a move set to boost access to educational and technological resources for Ugandans, the U.S. Embassy in…

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Gen Muhoozi’s Last-Minute Appeal: “Vote Without Bribes” Amid Uganda’s Tense Election Eve

Kampala, Uganda – In a move that has sparked both skepticism and debate across the nation, State Minister for Internal…

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Why Trump’s Visa Bond Targets Uganda — And What It Means for US–Uganda Relations

Diplomatically, the bond policy introduces quiet strain but not rupture. The U.S. and Uganda remain strategic partners on security, regional…

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Kasuku’s Bid for ‘Luseke’ Falls Flat in Museveni’s Pre-Election Caution at State House

Kampala, Uganda – In a highly anticipated youth dialogue dubbed "Jazz with Jajja" at State House Nakasero on January 4,…

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EDRINE BENESA: President Museveni, NRM And The Daring Walk to a $500BN Economy

Uganda stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey, as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni unveiled the National Resistance Movement’s…

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MIKE SSEGAWA: Why Larry Madowo Lacks Credibility to Comment on Uganda Politics

Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist and CNN International Correspondent, has positioned himself as a key voice on Uganda's political scene…

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Launched in 2018, 1Win is a leading platform in Ghana providing online sports betting and casino services. Thousands of players…

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MIKE SSEGAWA: Reclaiming Mukono – A Renewed Partnership with President Museveni and NRM for 2026 Victory

As Uganda enters 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's tour of Mukono District on January 2 offers a pivotal moment of…

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MIKE SSEGAWA: Museveni in Buganda: Greater Mubende and Masaka Prove Undying Love for NRM Leader

As Uganda gears up for the January 2026 general elections, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM presidential flagbearer, has demonstrated…

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EDRINE BENESA: How Long Can We Remain Silent When Clergymen Drag The Church, Mosque Into Dirty Politics?

Religion has always played a central role in the social and cultural fabric of Uganda, shaping values, guiding communities, and…

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