Remmy Asiteza

Who is Maj Gen Joseph Ssemwanga, UPDF’s new deputy land forces commander

Maj Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, a Somalia-tested commander and former 1st Infantry Division boss, has been appointed UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander.

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Traffic Police issue road safety advisory as schools reopen

Traffic Police have issued a nationwide road safety advisory ahead of school reopening, urging motorists, parents and schools to protect children on...

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CDF Muhoozi appoints Gen Ssemwanga new UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to the rank of Maj Genand...

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Breaking

UPDF’s Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, dies at 61

UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has died after a stroke-related illness, sending shockwaves through the military and his...

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CDF Muhoozi decorated second-highest military medal at 45th Tarehe Sita

Uganda's Defence Chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been awarded the Kabalega Star Medal by President Museveni at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations...

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Health

UNAIDS welcomes new US funding package for global HIV fight

UNAIDS has welcomed a new US$5.88 billion US funding package for HIV programmes, saying it will strengthen the global response and save...

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Museveni salutes UPDF for ensuring peace, stability during 2026 elections

President Museveni has praised the UPDF for securing the 2026 elections as Uganda marked 45 years of Tarehe Sita with new airport...

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ONC welcomes Kasibante’s withdrawal of petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 victory

ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo has welcomed Robert Kasibante’s withdrawal of his 2026 election petition, citing a history of costly Museveni challenges abandoned...

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Opposition MPs seek pardon for political prisoners in Museveni meeting

President Museveni Thursday met a group of opposition MPs at State House Entebbe to discuss post-election reconciliation, political prisoners and national stability.

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Kanyesigye floors NRM’s Ampaire to win National Female Youth MP Seat

Independent candidate Mercy Kanyesigye Friday defeated NRM’s Flag bearer Dianah Ampaire Kampe to win the National Female Youth MP seat after a...

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Kasibante withdraws petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 poll victory

Former NPP presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to withdraw his 2026 presidential election petition, citing...

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Court

Man, 31, jailed 18 months over violent land eviction in Kiboga

Kiboga Magistrates Court has sentenced Ainebyona Ronald to 18 months in prison or a Shs3.5m fine for violent land evictions, assault and...

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Fact-Check

No appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House

State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no...

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ULS, Judiciary clash again over Zeija’s bid to silence online critics

Uganda Law Society has hit back at Chief Justice Flavian Zeija’s stance on online criticism of judges, citing past clashes involving lawyers...

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Fresh details emerge in murder of TikToker Diana “Skyz” Namulinde

Fresh details have emerged in the murder of TikToker Diana Namulinde in Kyanja, with police arresting a guard and two other suspects...

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Mbarara’s gallant educator, farmer, Mzee Kagure, leaves behind a glaring legacy

Mzee Kagure Jackson, a respected educator and father to Mbarara Hospital Spokesperson Halson Kagure, was laid to rest in Mbarara as family,...

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Features

LIST: Bishop Asili, Parental Care, top Western Uganda schools with most 4s and 5 aggregates in 2025 PLE

Schools from Western Uganda posted strong gains in the 2025 PLE, with several like Parental Care PS, Kabale Quality PS, among others...

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Features

Ugandans face up to $15,000 US visa bond under new policy

The United States has expanded its visa bond pilot to Uganda, requiring some travelers to deposit up to $15,000 as Washington tightens...

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No new Uganda Airlines CEO yet – State House clarifies

Kampala, Uganda: State House has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that President Museveni has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer...

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Ten years on, Museveni’s industrialization dream still stuck in UIA boardroom fights

A decade after Museveni ordered 25 industrial parks, leadership fights between UIA boss Robert Mukiza and Minister Evelyn Anite have stalled the...

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Court

Former PS, Geraldine Ssali back in court over Shs3.8bn fraud case

Former Trade PS Geraldine Ssali returned to court as her Shs3.8bn fraud case was adjourned again, with proceedings stalled pending a Constitutional...

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