Mpuuga’s Electoral Reforms Efforts Will Not Work-Bobi Wine
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has urged opposition supporters not to bank on any electoral and constitutional reforms that are …
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Save Us from Land Grabbers, Residents Ask Mpuuga
Residents and leaders in Luwero district have made a heartfelt plea to the Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, to address the alarming land grabbing …
Ugandan Soldiers Survive Six Days Hiding From Al-Shabab, Says UPDF
Ugandan soldiers hid for six days before being rescued after al-Shabab militants overran their base, a spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) told …
Police Recover Phones Stolen from Vumbula Concert
A Joint security operation involving different units under the Kampala Metropolitan Police North (KMP North) has recovered several mobile phones suspected to have been snatched …
Former MP, Kato Lubwama Dead
Former Member of Parliament of Rubaga South, Kato Lubwama also known as Kato Lubwama Mivule is Dead. The celebrated actor and comedian reportedly passed away …
Four Ugandans Advance to the Next Phase Of Airtel’s The Voice Africa
The first stage of The Voice Africa connected by Airtel climaxed over the weekend with a new twist to the group auditions where four Ugandans …
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Roots for Uganda’s Film Sector
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to support Uganda’s film industry describing it as an important platform that helps in the promotion and preservation …
Ghetto Kids Lose Britain’s Got Talent final to Viggo Venn
Bruno Tonioli’s golden buzzer act Ghetto Kids have lost the Britain’s Got Talent 2023 final to comedian- Viggo Venn. The Uganda-born group, whose ages range …
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Messi Confirms Move to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will be moving to Inter Miami CF in a deal that reportedly includes an option for the Argentine to become a …
Vipers SC Wins Stanbic Uganda Cup with 1-0 Victory over Police FC
Vipers Sports Club clinched the Stanbic Uganda Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City on Saturday. This …
FUFA Names Working Committee For EA 2027 AFCON Pamoja Bid
The Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations (FUFA) has officially appointed an ad-hoc committee to oversee Uganda’s joint bid for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of …
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Museveni Tests Positive for COVID-19
President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for COVID-19, is in good health and will continue his duties, while getting treatment, a senior health ministry official …
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Ministry Resorts to Awareness as NDA Struggles To Trace Source Of Chinese Contraceptive Pill
The Ministry of Health has initiated an extensive awareness campaign to discourage women from using a Chinese contraceptive pill that has been illegally imported into …
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Apple Unveils Vision Pro AR/VR Augmented Reality Headset
Apple has unveiled a much-anticipated augmented reality headset, Apple Vision Pro, in its first major hardware launch for almost a decade. Apple CEO Tim Cook …
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Is President Museveni Finally Falling Out With The West?
In her book tilted, “Another Fine Mess: America, Uganda, and the War on Terror,” American writer, Helen Epstein writes that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has …
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Reimagining Urban Planning: A Solution for the Street Vending Conundrum, says Mak Don
Herman Ssegawa, 40, sits on a small mat along Namirembe Road, offering pegs displayed on a wooden surface with lined boxes. He beckons customers to …
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Ghetto Kids Advance to Britain’s Got Talent Final After Explosive Live Semi-final
Ghetto Kids, the Ugandan dance group of six youngsters, came out top in the public vote on Britain’s Got Talent tonight and will be joined …
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DGF Formally Exits Uganda
The Democracy Governance Facility (DGF) has formally exited Uganda after nearly 12 years. DGF, a multi-donor Fund was established in 2011 to properly coordinate donor …
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Lawyer Shot Dead By Unknown Assailants In Kajjansi
Police in Kampala Metropolitan South and Kajjansi Police Division are actively investigating a tragic incident where a Kampala lawyer was shot dead by unknown assailants …
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Uganda Accuses West of Blackmail in Its Response to Anti-LGBTQ Law
Uganda on Tuesday condemned the Western response to the East African country’s new anti-LGBTQ law, considered one of the harshest in the world, and said …
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Biden Threatens to Cut Aid to Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Law
US President Joe Biden on Monday slammed Uganda’s draconian new law against homosexuality as a grave human rights violation, and threatened to cut aid and …
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US Revokes Among’s Visas Over Anti-Homosexuality Act- Says Basalirwa
The US government has revoked speaker of Parliament, Anitah Among’s VISA until further notice following her involvement in the Anti-Homosexuality act. This was revealed by …
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Breaking: Museveni Assents to Anti-Homosexuality Act
President Museveni has officially signed into law the Anti-Homosexuality Act, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has confirmed. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, a highly contentious piece of …
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Museveni Says UPDF Soldiers Panicked When Al-Shabaab Attacked
Presdent Museveni has indicated that there were mistakes made by a company of UPDF soldiers when Al-Shabaab rebels attacked their Forward Operational Base leading to a loss …
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Vipers SC Wins Uganda Premier League
Vipers SC are winners of the Star Times Uganda Premier League. Vipers, the defending champions defeated Busoga United 5-0 on the final day of the …
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YouTube is Phasing Out its Stories Feature
YouTube has announced that it is scraping its Stories feature, which allows users to share temporary posts, beginning from June 26th. With this move, creators will not …
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Minister Nandutu Runs To Constitutional Court to Halt Iron Sheets Trial
Lawyers representing embattled State Minister for Karamoja, Agnes Nandutu have objected to her trial at Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. Nandutu is battling charges of dealing …
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Court Sets Date to Determine Fate of Politicians Implicated in Iron Sheets Scandal
The High Court Judge Lawrence Gidudu has fixed July 4th as the date to decide on whether individuals implicated in the diversion of iron sheets …
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Student Leaders Rally Against Payment of Fees Due To Expired University Courses
Student leaders from various public universities in Uganda have called on their fellow students to boycott the mandatory annual fee of 20,000 shillings charged by …
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Parliament Directs Education Minister on Expired Academic Programs
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has directed the Minister of Education and Sports to present a statement on the issue of expired programs …
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You Can Now Edit Your WhatsApp Messages
Meta is globally rolling out a new feature for its popular messaging app, WhatsApp, that will allow users to edit their already sent messages. According …
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Police Bans Pilgrims from Trekking in Night Hours
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martin Ochola has directed regional, district, and division police commanders to prevent pilgrims from walking during the late night …
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WHO Calls for Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence for Health
The World Health Organisation has expressed concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly the potential generation of biased data that could …
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Katonga Bridge Repair Set for Three Weeks, Second Alternative Route Unveiled
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) expects to compelete emergency repairs on the River Katonga Bridge along the Kampala-Masaka highway in three weeks. “We estimate …
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18 Million Ugandans Battling Hypertension-Uganda Heart Institute
The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has sounded an alarm over the increasing number of people battling hypertension saying this is putting a strain on health …
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U S Mission In Uganda Increases Visa Fees
The United States Mission in Uganda has announced increase in non immigrant visa application processing fees effective 30th May, 2023. According to a statement issued …
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Opposition Female MPs Want Tax On Diapers Reversed
Opposition female Members of Parliament have called for the reversal of the VAT imposed on diapers under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 passed …
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Discord Plans to Have Users Change Their Usernames
Discord last week announced changes to its username and identity system. The platform, which was originally designed to make it easy for users to connect …
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Joint Security Operatives Apprehend Suspected Terrorists in Nabweru
Joint security forces have apprehended several suspected terrorists in Nabweru, North Ward, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District following a report of a bomb threat in the …
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MPs Approve Tax on Diapers
Legislators have approved a tax on diapers and rejected a proposal to exempt payment of taxes on adult diapers. This was contained in the Value …
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Just In: Isma Olaxes also Known as Jaja Iculi shot dead in Kyanja
Popular vlogger Ibrahim Tusubira, also known as Isma Olaxes or Jaja Iculi, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Kyanja. It still remains unclear …
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Minister Nandutu Out on Bail
The Karamoja Affairs State Minister, Agnes Nandutu is out on a cash bail of sh10million. She was released by the Anti-Corruption High Court Lady Justice, …
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Update: Court Further Remands Minister Nandutu to Luzira Prison
The Anti-Corruption court has today further remanded the state minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu to Luzira Prison until tomorrow May 4, for bail ruling. …
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Iron Sheets Saga: Court sets Hearing date For Minister Nandutu’s Corruption Case
The Anti-corruption court division in Kampala has set May 25 as the day when it will start hearing of Agnes Nandutu’s case. Nandutu who’s also …
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Uganda’s Parliament Passes the Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Parliament of Uganda has passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 with amendments to five clauses following proposals by President Yoweri Museveni. While presiding over the …
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UPDATE: Bodyguard Shot Minister Engola at Close Range
Minister of State for Labour,Employment & Industrial Relations, Col. (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola, was shot dead on Tuesday morning by his body guard in a Kampala suburb. …
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A Month after Returning to Work, Senior Doctors to Strike Again
Senior House Officers (SHOs), also known as senior medical doctors undergoing postgraduate training at regional and national referral hospitals, have announced their intention to resume …
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Rotary Governors Commit to Promoting Basic Education, Literacy
Rotarian Francisco Ssemwanga, the new Rotary Governor of District 9214, has pledged to promote basic education and literacy to expand the Rotary movement and increase …
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EAC Regional Force Commander In DR Congo Resigns
Major General Jeff Nyaggah, overall Commander of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Force deployed under a peace mission in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic …
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UHRC Warns Police over Unconstitutional Conduct During Public Order Management
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has come out to condemn the illegal and unconstitutional acts by Uganda police witnessed during public order management. UHRC …
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Uganda Evacuates 211 Nationals Safely from Sudan
Uganda has not recorded any deaths of its citizens following the ongoing conflict in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan Armed …
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President Museveni Returns Anti-Homosexuality Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has returned to parliament the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023 for reconsideration. In a letter dated 25 April addressed to Speaker Anita Among, which …
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Uganda to Evacuate Citizens Stuck in Sudan
The government of Uganda has located 208 out of the 271 citizens stranded in Sudan and plans to evacuate them are underway. This was revealed …
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Judge Pokes Holes in “Unsystematic” Investigations in Kirumira Murder Case
On Monday, High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi acquitted Abubaker Kalungi of the double murders of former Buyende district police boss Assistant Superintendent of Police Muhammad …
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Why The Company Registrar Rejects A Business Name
Several Ugandans are heeding the government’s call for business formalization, especially the ‘simple’ step of registration, but how much one knows before starting the process …
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AFCON: Uganda Cranes To Host Algeria In Cameroon
The Federation of Uganda’s Football Association (FUFA) has announced that the Uganda Cranes Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Algeria, scheduled for June …
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Kirumira Murder Case: Court Acquits Abubaker Kalungi
Justice Margaret Mutonyi has acquitted Abubaker Kalungi for the double murders of former Buyende District Police Boss Assistant Superintendent of Police Muhammad Kirumira and his …
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Reusable Sanitary Pads Help to Keep Girls in School in Amudat
More than 200 girls in Looro primary school Amudat district have been trained to make reusable sanitary pads. The school project of Reusable sanitary pads …
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Museveni Orders Immediate Release Of 6 billion Shillings For Kampala Roads Rehabilitation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the Ministry of Finance to release with immediate effect six billion shillings for the rehabilitation of roads in the …
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Minister Lugoloobi Granted Shs10m Cash Bail
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has granted a cash bail of 10 million Shillings to the State Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi. …
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NSSF Gives Employers More 60 Days to Register
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) on Wednesday announced an extension of the mandatory registration for employers to June 30, 2023, following requests from small …
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Sudan Crisis: 300 Ugandans Trapped in Khartoum
At least 300 Ugandans are currently trapped in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum following the ongoing civil war, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. They include …
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Minister Nandutu Committed to High Court for Trial Over Karamoja Iron Sheets
The Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Hon. Agnes Nandutu was on Wednesday charged and committed to high court for trial over iron sheets meant …
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Mabirizi Petitions Court to Block Prosecution of Suspects in Iron Sheets Scandal
Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala seeking a declaration that the investigations, arrests, detentions, and subsequent prosecutions of some suspects implicated in the …
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Minister Nandutu Hands Herself to Police
The Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Hon. Agnes Nandutu has finally handed herself over to Kibuli Criminal Investigations Directorate- CID to be investigated over …
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Banned Deadly Contraceptive Pill Even More Popular Among Women
A family planning pill manufactured by a company in China and was banned by the Uganda National drug regulator is even more popular among women …
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Police Warns Money Lenders Against Confiscating National IDs as Collateral
Police on Monday issued a warning to all micro loan lenders against confiscating identification documents such as National IDs and passports as collateral. The directive …
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Iron Sheets Scandal: Minister Lugoloobi Remanded to Luzira Till April 20
The state minister for Finance Amos Lugoloobi has been remanded to Luzira prison until April 20 over the alleged theft of iron sheets meant for …
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Sudan Crisis: Further Fierce Fighting Between Army And RSF
Fierce clashes have been reported across Sudan as fighting between rival armed factions continues to spread. Violence between the army and a paramilitary group called …
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Minister Lugoloobi Arrested Over Karamoja Iron Sheets
The State Minister for Planning under the Finance Ministry Amos Lugoloobi has been arrested in relation to diversion of iron sheets for the vulnerable poor …
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Minister Kitutu Granted Shs10m Bail
The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to the Minister in charge of Karamoja Affairs Mary Gorreti Kitutu. Kitutu was granted cash bail of 10 Million …
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OPM Permanent Secretary Keith Muhakanizi Dead
The Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister Keith Muhakanizi, has died. Muhakanizi – who is the long serving permanent secretary and secretary …
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Kabaka Mutebi Calls for Unity Among Subjects
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has called for unity among his subjects. Kabaka made the remarks on Thursday during his 68th birthday …
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Makerere University Guild Elections Set for Today
Makerere University will today hold virtual guild presidential elections. There were doubts among students if the elections will take place following the disqualification of two …
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MPs Quiz Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Over Shs 5Bn For Office Renovation
Members of Parliament have questioned the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali on a virement worth 5 billion Shillings …
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Iron Sheets Saga: What The Law Says About Gifts To Leaders
For over a month, the Parliamentary Presidential Affairs Committee, the State House Anti-corruption Unit, and the Police Criminal Investigation Department-CID have been investigating senior government …
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Littering Bins Enforcement Extends to Petrol Stations
The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA has now extended its operations to enforce non littering laws in Uganda through having litter bins to all petrol stations. …
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Minister Kitutu Denied Bail
The Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu has been denied bail by the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. The court on Wednesday presided over by the …
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Airtel Uganda Rallies Ugandan Media to Join Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Airtel Uganda The Smartphone Network With the widest 4G coverage in Uganda has today rallied Ugandan Media to join the fight against HIV/AIDS by taking …
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Heavy Security Deployment at Makerere University
There was heavy military and Police deployment at Makerere University because of an anticipated students’ strike. Heavily armed military and Police personnel were deployed at …
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Seven Makerere University Students Arrested for Holding ‘Unlawful Assembly’
The Police in Wandegeya have arrested seven students of Makerere University for holding an unlawful assembly. The students were arrested from Emerald Hotel in Wandegeya …
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Watoto Church in Cache 22 over Delayed Resolution on KPC Building Demolition
The future of the historic Norman Cinema remains in balance as the government and the management of Watoto Church wait to reach an understanding on …
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Iron Sheets Saga, Anti- homosexuality Bill Dominate Easter Message
Religious and political leaders across the country have used their sermons to condemn what they called ungodly acts committed especially by those assigned with public …
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Yuan Challenge of Dollar Dominance Welcome – BOU
The Bank of Uganda had downplayed talk of negative effects on the global economies in light of the developments around the US dollar and the …
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Iron Sheet Scandal: More Suspects to be Charged
The Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Jacquelyn Okui as said more suspects will be arraigned before the Anti-Corruption …
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Judge Advises Cohabiting Couples to Sign Agreements On Property Ownership
The head of the Civil Division of the High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana has advised unmarried couples staying together to sign agreements that will streamline …
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Minister Kitutu Remanded Over Karamoja Iron Sheets
The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded the Minister for Karamoja Affairs Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono to Luzira Prison for loss of public property, corruption, and conspiracy …
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Private Cars Exempted From Trashcan Penalty, Not Littering – NEMA
The National Environment Management Authority, NEMA, has now excluded private vehicles from the requirement to have a dustbin installed in, though they remain subjected to …
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Animals Don’t Speak; Let Us Speak for Them-Magistrate
For some, the sentences and penalties by Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu Musenze of the Standards Wildlife and Utilities Court are harsh and ruthless even for …
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How Government of Uganda Can Solve its Motor Vehicle Problem
By Denis Jjuuko One way to tell that you have arrived at a government of Uganda facility such as a local government district or even …
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No Scientific Studies Have Found Gene Responsible For Homosexuality- Medics
Doctors under the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) have said there is so far no scientific study done in Uganda or abroad that has found a …
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Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Deny Negotiating Their Release
Embattled MPs; Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West) and Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) have denied reports that they entered into a deal with the government which secured …
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EACOP Gets Investment License, Financing Deals Due for Conclusion This Year
The East African Crude Export Pipeline (EACOP) Company Ltd has received an investment license from the Uganda Investments Authority, UIA, which will enable it access …
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Lucy Kahubire Celebrates 130th Birthday: A Glimpse into Her Long Life
On March 26, 2023, Lucy Kahubire Adyeeri celebrated what her grand children say is her 130th birthday. It was a colorful thanksgiving ceremony at Rwegoma …
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NSSF Gives 50,000 Employers 30-Day Deadline to Pay Contributions
All Employers in Uganda, irrespective of the number of workers employed, have only 30 days to register with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and …
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UEGCL Takes Over Nalubaale, Kiira Power Plants As Eskom Exits
Eskom has handed over Nalubaale and Kira hydropower stations, officially ending their 20-year electricity generation concession in Uganda. Starting April 1, 2023, the plants, with …
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Ugandans Seeking Unnecessary Surgical Procedures Abroad- Surgeons
Despite advances in medical care in the country, surgeons say a lot of Ugandans are still seeking surgical procedures abroad. Speaking to journalists ahead of …
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Hope for Milk Industry as Museveni, Ministers Head to Algeria
President Yoweri Museveni and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune are due to witness the signing of several deals in Algiers, where he is on a …
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Parliament Tables Anti-Gay Bill with New Tough Penalties
Uganda’s parliament is set to consider a bill that criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and threatens them with 10 years in jail. The bill also …
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Kenya Suspends Milk Imports
Uganda’s rising trend in milk exports is likely to suffer a new dent after Kenya suspended imports of powdered milk, in what some think is …
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Jobs and Pay for Women, Barely Improved in 20 Years – Report
Women’s access to jobs, their employment conditions and a persistent pay gap, have barely improved worldwide in nearly two decades, in a new blow for …
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JUST IN: Justice Kenneth Kakuru Dead
Constitutional Court Judge, Kenneth Kakuru is dead. According to reliable sources, Justice Kakuru breathed his last at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya’s, capital Nairobi after …
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Will Uganda Reap from Heavy Investment in Science Subjects?
The number of learners opting for science subjects and mathematics at the advanced level of education is gradually increasing, 20 years after the government started …
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2022 UACE Results: Over 67,000 Candidates Qualify to Join University
At least 67,815 candidates who sat the 2022 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examinations-UACE have qualified to join the university this year. Speaking on Friday at …
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Septic Tank Murder: Court Again Denies Accused Bail
High Court in Kampala has declined to release on bail senior accountant, Francis Onabe who is battling charges of murdering his wife and dumping her body …
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Panic As Contractors Suspend Works at Hoima Airport
Business operators near the Hoima International Airport are in fear following the suspension of the construction works at the airport. The contractors for the construction …
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Lawyer Male Mabirizi Released After Serving 18 Months Jail Term
Lawyer Male Mabirizi has been released from Luzira Upper prison after serving an 18 months jail term handed to him for contempt of court. The …
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Uganda to Host 10th EAC Petroleum Conference
Uganda has yet another opportunity to showcase and market its petroleum potential as it hosts the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE’23). The …
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Schools Eject Their Own Learners Who Didn’t Meet Cut Off Points at O’Level
A number of traditional schools have thrown out their own students who didn’t meet the cut off score at the ongoing selection of learners joining …
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Museveni Rejects Endorsement for 2026 Sole Candidature
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday declined to sign an endorsement for his 2026 candidature. The President said that there is time for everything, noting …
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Will New Mineral Law Deliver Benefits to Ugandans?
The plan by the government to establish a national mining company to join the competitive mining sector is generating debate. Some players in the sector …
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Polls Open for Serere County By-Election
The Serere County by-election polls kicked off this morning with most of the polling stations opening for voters around 7:30 am. The Electoral Commission dispatched polling …
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Ministry Hatches Plan for Learners Who Might Miss, Fail 2023 UCE Exams
The Ministry of Education and Sports is developing a plan to support students who may miss or fail the 2023 Uganda Certificate Of Education – …
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Event Organisers Want “Gwanga Mujje” Concert Halted Over Unpaid Losses
Mulla Entertainment wants the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola to block the forthcoming “Gwanga Mujje Concert” by Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone until …
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Church of Uganda, Global South Anglicans Denounce Canterbury
Church of Uganda and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) have finally denounced Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury as the head of …
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Construction Of Hoima International Airport Halted Over Lack Of Funds
The completion of Hoima International Airport hangs in balance after the contractor halted the construction works citing lack of funding from the government. Uganda …
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How Uganda Can Cope Without Borrowing
The government of Uganda has proposed a raft of measures aimed at improving public expenditure next year, but also to reduce reliance on external support, …
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Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana No-Show for High Court Terrorism Trial
Members of parliament Mohamed Ssegirinya and Allan Ssewanyana did not appear before the International Crimes Division of the High Court as expected on monday morning. …
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Mpuuga Condemns Indiscipline among NUP Supporters
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has condemned the indiscipline of some opposition political supporters. Mpuuga admits that some opposition activists including …
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NSSF Relations Manager Sentenced to 16 years Over Embezzlement
The National Social Security Fund – NSSF Relations Manager Joseph Sooka has been convicted of embezzling 152.7 million Shillings from the Fund Suspense Account. Sooka …
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High Court Blocks UJA Elections
The Civil Division of the High Court has issued an interim injunction, halting the Uganda Journalists Association – UJA elections slated for February 25. The …
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Man With Torture Wounds on His Chest Stirs Anger in Uganda
Rights activists and others are urging Ugandan authorities to restrain security agents accused of torture after a man who had been missing resurfaced with wounds …
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MP Ssewanyana’s Health Condition Worries Family
Makindye West member of parliament Allan Ssewanyana’s family is concerned about his health condition, a day after his release from incarceration. Ssewanyana, together with Kawempe …
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Nakintu’s Suspected Kidney Harvesters Out on Bail
Five people accused of illegally harvesting a kidney from Judith Nakintu, a former immigrant worker are out on bail. The five appeared Tuesday before Lady …
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High Court Overturns Order Freezing UMSC Activities
High Court Judge Esta Mbayo has overturned orders issued by the Mengo Chief Magistrate Patrick Ngereza Talisuna freezing the activities of the Uganda Muslim Supreme …
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Masaka Court Grants UGX40M Cash Bail to Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana
Allan Ssewanyana, the Makindye West, and his Kawempe North counterpart, Muhammad Ssegirinya have finally secured bail. Masaka High Court Resident Judge, Lawrence Tweyanze granted the two …
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Makerere Graduation: Parents, Graduands Decry Inconvenience
A section of parents and graduands attending the 73rd Makerere University graduation ceremonies are protesting the inconveniences and restrictions caused by the organizers. Notably, the …
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The Many Forces in the Battle for NSSF
When will the controversies over the National Social Security Fund-NSSF end? Who will be the next NSSF Managing Director? What is difficult in appointing the …
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NSSF Probe Committee Hands Byarugaba’s Phone to CID for Forensics
Parliament’s select committee investigating operations of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has handed over the phones of two Fund officials to the Criminal Investigations …
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UNEB Records Decline in Examination Malpractice at UCE
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has recorded a marked decrease in examination malpractice during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. This was revealed …
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2022 UCE Exams Results Show Decline In Overall Failures
The rate of failure in the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education – UCE have reduced, according to results released by the Uganda National Examination Board- …
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UNEB Releases 2022 UCE Results Showing Improvement in Chemistry and Physics
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has today released the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results showing a significant improvement in performance better than …
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Banks, Court Blame Customers for Negligence as Fraud Cases Rise
Rose Ahebwa has been moving up and down trying to recover Shillings 47 million that mysteriously vanished from her newly opened account in Equity Bank …
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Lawyer Anthony Wameli Dead
The head of the legal team of the National Unity Platform-NUP party Anthony Wameli is dead. According to a tweet by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the …
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Mpuuga Criticizes Chief Justice Over Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Trial
The opposition takes an exception to a recent commitment by Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo of ensuring an expeditious trial of the Makindye West Member of …
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Uganda Ends UN Human Rights Office Mandate
The Government of Uganda has terminated the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Uganda. OHCHR, a …
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Ibrahim Sekagya Becomes New York Red Bulls II Head Coach
New York Red Bulls II has named Ibrahim Sekagya as its head coach for their inaugural season in MLS Next Pro, the club announced today. …
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Kainerugaba Street Sign Post in Kapchorwa Removed, to be Replaced
A street signpost named after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda has been vandalized by angry residents. The direction signage was allegedly removed in …
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Minister’s Driver Who Damaged Student’s Suitcase Ordered to Report to Police
A minister’s driver accused of damaging beyond repair a student’s suitcase at Buddo secondary school has been ordered to report the police tomorrow. The directive …
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Busoga College Mwiri Seeks UGX 5B for Refurbishment
Busoga College Mwiri is hunting Shillings 5 billion for the total refurbishment of the school premises, the head teacher, Arthur Mbalule has revealed. Mwiri is the oldest …
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Chief Justice: MPs Ssewanyana and Segirinya Trial to Start Soon
Chief Justice Alphonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has put the state on notice saying he will not entertain what he called dilly-dallying when the trial of the …
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Attorney General “Confused” About Trial of Civilians in Military Courts
The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has said that court rulings on whether the military courts should try civilians plunged his chambers into confusion. Kiwanuka, in …
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UNOC Finally Gets License To Explore In Buliisa
The government has signed a Production-Sharing Agreement (PSA) with Uganda National Oil Company for the Kasuruban block in Albertine Graben’s Buliisa district. The signing of …
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Finance Minister Disagreed with Amongi’s UGX 6bn Request
The Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija has said that he disagreed with the Minister of Gender, Betty Amongi for the request of Six Billion Shillings. …
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Gov’t Acquires Land for Oil Pipeline Labour Camp
Government has acquired a 47-acre piece of land in Kasambya village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district where one of the four labour camps will be …
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Content Creators Call for Better Internet Policies to Enhance Their Earnings
Creative Ugandans seek to earn more from their creative content, on realization that social media can be a way to prosperity and not just social …
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S.1 Entrants to Submit Learner Identification Numbers Before Admission
Both public and private secondary school headteachers have to ensure that all senior one entrants provide their Learner Identification Number (LIN) before they are admitted, …
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Allegations Against Me are Just a Witch Hunt Without Evidence – Byarugaba
The former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund -NSSF Richard Byarugaba says that corruption allegations leveled against him have no evidence and just …
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NSSF Probe: Select Committee Grills Board Over Funding of Private Union Activities
The select committee investigating the affairs of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has questioned the board about the Shillings 1 billion request made by one …
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Luweero Catholic Diocese Moves to Regulate Fees and School Operations
The Kasana-Luweero Catholic Diocese has set up an Education Inspectorate Authority charged with overseeing and monitoring operations of the schools it runs. The Authority is also charged with regulating school fees and other requirements that the church founded schools charge. …
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Parliament Approves UGX 50 Trillion Draft Budget
Parliament has passed the Budget Framework Paper of 49.98 trillion Shillings for the next financial year 2023/2024. This is in line with the Public Finance …
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Gov’t has Admitted to Holding Five Abductees -LOP Mpuuga
Government has reportedly named five people in its custody, out of a list of 25 missing Ugandans that was tabled by Leader of Opposition- LOP …
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Esther Nakajiggo’s Family Awarded US$10M by a US Court for Wrongful Death
The family of Esther Nakajiggo, 25 has won an award of over US$ 10.5 million from the US government for wrongful death. Federal US Judge, …
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Parents Tipped On Choosing Polytechnics Over Secondary Schools for P7 Leavers
Several parents are working up their phones as they struggle to secure placements for their children in secondary schools following the release of Primary Leaving Examination …
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Mabirizi Petitions Court to Halt Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Trial
Jailed city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has petitioned Masaka High Court to halt the criminal trial of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his …
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Man Awarded Shs 10 Million Over Breach of Marriage Promise Speaks Out
Richard Tumwiine, who won a civil suit against his ex-lover for breach of marriage promise, says that he ran to the court to avoid taking law …
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Grief as Ssegirinya’s Kawempe North Health Center Closes Completely
Voters in Kawempe North constituency in Kampala are disheartened by the total closure of Kawempe North Health Center, which was established by their jailed area Member …
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UNEB Releases 2022 PLE Results Showing Better Performance
The Uganda National Examinations Board has released the 2022 Primary Leaving Examinations – PLE results showing an improvement in performance overall compared to the last …
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MAK Student Shares how He Beat the Odds to Attain a University Degree
Kato Laban, 29 will be part of thousands of students who are due to graduate at the 73rd graduation ceremony of Makerere University in February. …
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Between Drilling and Production, Another Two Year’s-Wait for First Oil Drop
The commencement of oil drilling in Uganda’s Albertine Graben on Tuesday was a major step towards the country’s oil production stage. For ordinary Ugandans, drilling could …
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Speaker Names Select Committee to Investigate NSSF
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has named a seven-member select committee chaired by Mbarara South member of parliament, Mwine Mpaka to investigate the affairs of …
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Rwanda Shoots at DRC Military Plane
The Rwandan government has confirmed that it shot a warplane belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC for violating its air space. On Tuesday, a …
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Parliament Orders Expedited Probe on Homosexuality in Schools
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Education Committee to expeditiously investigate allegations of homosexuality in schools across the country. Tayebwa issued the …
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Museveni Commissions CNOOC’s Drilling Rig, Vows to Develop Uganda’s Oil
President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the first of the oil drilling rigs in the Albertine’s Kingfisher area operated by Uganda’s oil Joint Venture partner CNOOC. The …
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MOES, Lubaga Still in Discussion Over SMACK Head Teacher
The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Catholic Church are yet to agree on a suitable candidate for the position of Headteacher at St. Mary’s …
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PLE Results to Be Released On Friday- Minister
The long-awaited 2022 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be out on Friday this week, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. Last week, Daniel …
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High Court Orders Specialised Treatment For Ssewanyana
Masaka High Court has ordered prison authorities to provide specialised treatment to the Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana to enable him to recover …
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Uganda to Start Drilling First Oil at Kingfisher Oil Fields
Uganda will commission on Tuesday the first of its four planned oil drilling rigs and start drilling the first production well, Petroleum Authority of Uganda …
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ICC Prosecution to Add More Charges Against Joseph Kony
The Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) says it will add additional charges against the elusive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel …
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Parliament Censures Lands Minister Namuganza
Members of Parliament on Monday overwhelmingly voted to censure Persis Princes Namuganza, the State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. A total of 356 legislators …
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Police Still Investigating Motive of Arsenal Fans Arrested in Jinja Procession
A team of detectives has been dispatched to expedite enquiries into the motive of Arsenal fans, who were earlier on in the day, arrested over …
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60 Refugees Committed Suicide in Uganda-UNHCR Report
At least 60 refugees committed suicide in refugee settlements across Uganda last year, this is according to a report by UN Refugee Agency UNHCR. According …
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EACOP Financing On Track-UNOC
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project could secure the needed financing ahead of planned construction later in the year. Uganda National Oil Company …
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CAA Staff Arrested for Alleged Exortion
A staff of the Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has been arrested and suspended on allegations of extortion. On Thursday, social media was awash with allegations from …
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Final Investment Decision on Uganda Refinery Due by June
The Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s Oil and Gas refinery project is set for June, this is according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral …
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Auditor General Highlights Flaws in PDM Program
Auditor General John Muwanga has highlighted several challenges of the Parish Development Model (PDM). They range from incomplete baseline data, implementing entities not provided with …
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Gov’t Approves License Application to Construct East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline
Cabinet has approved the application by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company Limited for a license for the construction of the 296 km long East Africa …
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Pastor Remanded for Allegedly Raping Latvian Tourist
Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s court was a scene of drama on Wednesday afternoon as lawyers and relatives of Pastor Joseph Collins Twahirwa 28 alias Daddy Collins …
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MPs Want UBC to Merger with New Vision to Reduce on Accumulated Debts
A section of Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament has suggested that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is wound up or be merged with the …
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Gov’t Bans Issuance of Permits for Charcoal Production, Trade in Gulu
The Ministry of Water and Environment has banned the issuance of all documents facilitating the commercial production, trade, and movement of charcoal and other forest …
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CHAN 2022: Uganda Cranes to Handle Senegal Clash as a Final- Micho
Uganda Cranes will approach their game against Senegal at the ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship-CHAN as the final, Head Coach Milutin Micho Sredojević has revealed. The …
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New Speke Courts Hotel Building Collapses
A two-floor building still under construction at the Jinja city-based Speke courts hotel collapsed on Monday night. Eyewitnesses say that the building collapsed at around 7:00 …
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NCHE Considers Bridging Programme for Arts Students to Pursue Science Courses
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is considering a bridging programme that will enable learners who offer arts subject combinations at A-Level to pursue …
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Freedom City: Who is to Blame for the Tragedy?
It is 16 days ever since the tragic New Year’s celebrations at Freedom City in Wakiso. However, there have been counter-accusations on who is to …
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Court Rules That Only Parents And Children Are Part of A Family
The High Court in Kampala has ruled that only parents and children are part of a family and therefore, only them can constitute a case …
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KCCA Loses UGX 62Bn in Kampala Infrastructure Project
A total of 62.3 billion Shillings was lost in foreign exchange for funding allocated to Kampala Capital City Authority -KCCA for the second phase of …
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Somalia’s Bid to Join EAC Gains Momentum
The bid by Somalia to join the East African Community (EAC) has gained momentum with the Secretariat’s planned verification mission to the country. In …
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State House Seeks Additional UGX 95b For Vehicles, Security Equipment
State House has requested an additional budget allocation of 95.5 billion Shillings to procure vehicles for the President and Vice President, security equipment, and others. …
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EACOP Construction Starts After June, Delayed by PAP Grievances
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company hopes to start construction works in the second quarter of this year when the compensation and resettlement …
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Malaria, Ebola Co-infection Confused Us, Medics say as Gov’t Announces End of Outbreak
Experts at the forefront of the fight to halt the transmission of Ebola have said that the country would have lost fewer people if only …
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After Three Years Delay, UNEB to Start Receiving Continuous Assessment Scores
The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has finalized mechanisms that will be used by schools to transmit students’ school-based assessments under the new lower secondary curriculum. …
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Uganda Cranes to Play CHAN Without Two Crucial Players
Two key players have been ruled out of the final Uganda Cranes squad as the team prepares for the forthcoming African Nations Championship-CHAN. They are defensive midfielder Siraje …
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Key Takeways From Prince Harry’s Memoir “Spare”
Britain’s Prince Harry has launched a series of incendiary accusations against members of his family in his new memoir, which reveals a number of private …
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UGX 2.8 Trillion to Be Lost in Tax Exemptions – URA
The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has said that 2.88 trillion Shillings in form of tax exemptions will be lost in the current financial year 2022/2023. John …
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President Kagame Threatens to Evict Congolese Refugees
Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to evict thousands of Congolese refugees living in Rwanda if the international community continues to blame his country for the …
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USD 80 Million Spent on Tackling Latest Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
As Uganda awaits to be officially declared Ebola-free, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says close to 80 million US Dollars has been spent to halt …
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Honorary Doctorates are not Academic Qualifications– NHCE
The National Council for Higher Education- NHCE has shade light on honorary doctorates following pressure from several holders for the council to recognize their awards …
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Section 25 of Computer Misuse Act Null and Void -Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court has declared section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act of 2011 null and void. A panel of five justices of the constitution …
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Security Arrests Minors in ADF Ranks
Ten suspects, including two minors aged 12 and 14, have been arrested during the ongoing crackdown on suspected Allied Democratic Forces –ADF terror cells across …
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Gunmen Pickup Three Children of NUP Coordinator
Unidentified gunmen have picked up three children of Musisi Kibugujju, the Southern Jinja City division National Unity Platform-NUP coordinator. According to Musisi, the plain-clothed gunmen forced their …
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CNN Names Uganda among the Best destinations to Visit in 2023
Uganda is arguably the best place to travel to for that memorable experience and this can be witnessed by CNN’s latest report – naming it …
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Oil and Gas; A Delicate Balance As Uganda’s Refinery Gets into Motion
The Albertine Graben Refinery Project in Hoima will be one of the big oil and gas infrastructure projects to look out for in 2023 in …
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Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 …
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Police Issue Strict Guidelines to Fireworks Venues
Police have issued strict guidelines ahead of New Year ‘s Day celebrations on December, 31 across the country. Only 1,597 venues have been cleared to …
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How Police Arrested Scrap Dealer Linked to Vandalized Electricity Conductor
Kiira Region Police have confirmed the arrest of Edward Katongole, a Kampala-based scrap dealer accused of participating in the illegal sale of vandalized electricity equipment. Katongole was …
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62% Ugandans Aged Fifteen and Above Are Fully Vaccinated for COVID -19 – Survey
Sixty-two percent of Ugandans aged fifteen and above had received two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine or more by the end of August, a survey …
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Why is Police Still Holding Besigye’s Car Despite Court Order?
It is more than half a year now, and Police are still holding onto Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s vehicle which was impounded in June during protests …
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Kibukuta Swamp Accident Claims Five, Injures Five Others
Five people were killed this morning in an accident at Kibukuta Swamp along the Kampala-Masaka highway. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus registration number …
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Trucker Who Knocked CDF Tests Positive For Alcohol-Police
The truck driver who rammed into the official vehicle of the Chief of Defence Forces –CDF Gen. Wilson Mbadi on Thursday night has tested positive for …
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2022 ‘Game Changer’ Year For Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector
Following the Final Investment Decision, the commencement of field development, and the arrival of the rigs, there is hope that Tilenga and Kingfisher Developments in …
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Court Again Rules That Military Courts Have No Power To Try Civilians
The Constitutional Court has for the second time in less than two years ruled that military courts have no power to try civilians. In a majority …
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UNRA Predicts More Collapse of Lwera Road Stretch
Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA is predicting collapses of several road sections of the Kampala-Masaka highway in Lwera until the entire stretch is reconstructed. For the past five years, …
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December Road Carnage: 160 Killed, 573 Injured in 12 Days
The usual horrifying trend of road deaths and injuries in December continued with 163 people having died and 573 nursing injuries sustained in motor vehicle …
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MP Okabe Killed by Speeding Driver- Police
The Police Traffic and Road Safety Directorate has blamed the accident that claimed the life of Serere County, Patrick Okabe, and his wife, Christine Okabe …
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Updated: Serere County MP Killed in Motor Accident
Bishop Patrick Okabe, the Serere County member of parliament has died in a motor accident. According to information obtained by URN, Bishop Okabe was involved …
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Doctors Vote Their President Samuel Oledo out of Office for Misconduct
Members of the Uganda Medical Association -UMA have voted to suspend their president Dr Samuel Oledo for four years and have voted to replace him …
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Besigye Hints At Retiring from Politics
Former Forum for Democratic Change-FDC President Col Dr. Kizza Besigye has hinted at retiring from opposition politics in four years’ time. Speaking at a memorial …
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Police Rescue 35 Children Studying Islam in Illegal ‘School’
Luwero police have rescued 35 learners who were attending Islamic studies at an illegal school in Nanywa village in Nyimbwa sub-county. The children were transferred to Luwero …
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UPDF Kills a Dozen ADFs, Captures 8, Sends Reinforcements to Front
The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces -UPDF has so far put out of action over ten Allied Democratic Forces –ADF rebels in a fire exchange in …
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Museveni Orders Reinstatement of Roadblocks for Christmas Security
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Inspector General of Police – IGP Martin Ochola, to reinstate all roadblocks and checkpoints that had been removed barely …
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FUFA Considers Withdrawing from CHAN
The Federation of Uganda Football Association- FUFA is considering withdrawing from the 2023 African Nations Championship-CHAN citing the lack of funds to facilitate the team. Uganda …
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Maid Arrested For Attempting to Sell off Employer’s Daughter
Agnes Namugabo, a house help is in trouble for allegedly stealing and attempting to sell off the three-year-old daughter of her boss at Shillings 3 …
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Human Rights Defenders Want Government To Expedite Protection Bill
Human rights defenders under their umbrella the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda – NCHRDUG have asked the government to expedite the bill that …
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Mak Deputy Vice Chancellor Call for Cooperation as Guild President Takes Oath
Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University, has urged the newly sworn-in Guild leaders to work with …
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East Africa Undertakes Another Costly Venture to Pacify DRC
East Africa is ready for another costly venture, pacifying the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC, where the billions of dollars spent by the …
