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UPDATE: Security forces have confirmed the arrest of retired Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu in Soroti City as part of ongoing operations targeting individuals suspected of engaging in subversive activities. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: UNEB has warned schools against continuing to coach PLE candidates during the examination period. The board says it is monitoring schools suspected of planning to conduct extra lessons while the examinations are ongoing. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Candidates across the country are currently sitting their Mathematics paper in the ongoing 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). #KSTVUpates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: The Mbarara City Council Executive Committee has petitioned the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, seeking an investigation into the city's Chief Finance Officer, David Mbarekye, over alleged abuse of office. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: The @MoWT_Uganda has directed the contractor to begin construction of 12km of pedestrian facilities along the Hoima–Masindi Highway, with completion expected within seven months ahead of AFCON. #KSTVUpdates

UPDATE: Mulago Hospital officials appear before PAC to address audit queries over spending, unpaid funds, budget constraints, medical supply shortages and staffing gaps. #KSTVUpdates

UPDATE: Uganda has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia after nearly 20 years of military involvement. The first 109 UPDF soldiers reportedly departed Mogadishu on Friday. #KSTVUpdates

UPDATE: Former Iganga District Woman MP Olivia Kwagala Kabaale, popularly known as Muliro Mulenge, has died at 57 after battling cancer. She represented Iganga in Parliament from 2011 to 2016. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala explains the circumstances surrounding the death of comedian Mbuuse Yokana, popularly known as Kapere Lufotoose. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

Gen Salim Saleh says Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba asked him to intervene in Dr Kizza Besigye’s detention, with an outcome expected in the coming months. He made the remarks while urging NRM MPs to uphold constitutional democracy and democratic principles. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

Final results are in from Israel's election, with Netanyahu bloc on 53 seats (Likud being largest party), the Eiesenkot bloc on 48 and Arab parties with 19 seats. With no one having clear path to 61 seat majority. #KSTVEnsiMuNsi

UPDATE: Two Chinese nationals have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of defrauding Punjig Casino in Kampala of Shs63 million. They return to court on November 6, 2026.

VIDEO: At least 69 people have died in a collision between two trains south of Madrid, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to declare three days of national mourning as major political parties suspend their election campaigns. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Ntungamo Municipality MP Gerald Karuhanga has called on the government to declare a national economic crisis amid rising prices of basic commodities. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Minister @BalaamBarugahar, has ordered the interdiction of 215 officials across the six districts of Kigezi over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. Rukungiri recorded 64, Kabale, 41, Kisoro 29, Rukiga and Rubanda 16 each, and Kanungu 49. #KSTVUpdates

UPDATE: A total of 29 inmates at Gulu Central Government Prison, including 25 males and four females, are preparing to sit the November 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations alongside 5,200 other candidates in Gulu City. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Magala Umar retains his Kawempe North Lord Councillor seat after court dismissed an election petition by NRM’s Mayanja Saava with costs to the respondents. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa proposes a reconciliation committee of government and opposition MPs to ease political tensions and prevent violence at burial ceremonies. He wants each Chief Whip to appoint five members to promote dialogue. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, says there is no evidence Iran has rebuilt nuclear sites damaged by US-Israeli strikes, but warns restricted access prevents verification. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews

UPDATE: Ugandan schools will introduce the Health and Life Skills Framework in early 2027, with the government targeting at least one trained teacher per school by December 2027. #KSTVUpdates #KSTVNews