Remmy Asiteza

Why sacking the CEO won’t save Uganda Airlines

Former minister Capt. Francis Babu says fixing Uganda Airlines requires deeper structural reforms and technical expertise, not just replacing the CEO.

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Inside Museveni’s gamble on Ethiopian aviation icon Girma Wake to save Uganda Airlines

President Museveni has turned to Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake to help rescue Uganda Airlines, betting on discipline, governance and proven airline...

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Crime

Two arrested over murder of TikToker Diana Skyz

Police are investigation the murder by strangulation of popular TikToker Diana Skyz, whose body was found dead in her Kyanja apartment in...

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Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls

NRM Buganda Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo says Buganda deserves a bigger share of government positions after delivering strong support for Museveni in...

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Business

TotalEnergies, EACOP consolidate Kampala offices at Sudhir’s RR Pearl Tower

TotalEnergies and the EACOP Company have consolidated their Ugandan operations at RR Pearl Tower One in Kampala, boosting coordination for the Tilenga...

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NUP’s Rubongoya to petition court over Kabanda’s Kampala Central win

NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya has announced plans to challenge Minister Minsa Kabanda’s victory as Kampala Central MP, alleging rigging and security-backed...

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Museveni taps Ethiopian aviation guru Girma Wake to fix Uganda Airlines mess

President Museveni yesterday met Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake over an interim role at Uganda Airlines as the national carrier searches for...

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Tourism

Uganda courts Indian tourists at Mumbai travel expo

Uganda is marketing its heritage tourism and investment opportunities at the Outbound Travel Mart in Mumbai as part of a drive to...

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Govt blames algae blooms and pollution for Lake Victoria stench

The Ministry of Water and Environment says the foul smell from Lake Victoria is caused by decomposing algae blooms linked to pollution,...

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Mao bids to take on Among for Speakership

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has signalled interest in contesting for Speaker of Parliament, potentially challenging incumbent Anita Among ahead of the 12th...

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“You’ll never be minister again,” Muhoozi tells Baryomunsi in explosive clash

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi he will “never be a Minister again,” triggering a fierce public exchange that...

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Missing PLE scripts to be marked and graded – UNEB

UNEB says the 34 missing PLE Integrated Science scripts from Bamure Primary School in Koboko have been recovered and will be marked...

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Six witnesses lined-up to defend Museveni’s 71% victory in Kasibante petition

President Museveni has lined up six witnesses to defend his 71% victory as the Supreme Court begins hearing Robert Kasibante’s petition challenging...

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ULS boycotts New Law Year opening amid standoff with Judiciary

Uganda Law Society has said it will boycott of the 2026 New Law Year opening scheduled for Thursday, February 05, accusing the...

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Lawyer Mabirizi remanded over abusive attacks on Chief Justice Zeija, Ssekaana

Buganda Road Court has remanded lawyer Male Mabirizi on charges of hate speech and malicious information over alleged social media attacks on...

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Aponye Empire crumbles as banks list properties for auction over debt

The business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, popularly known as Aponye, has been listed for public auction after failure to...

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AG smuggled appeal to keep me jailed, Kazinda tells Supreme Court

Former OPM accountant Geoffrey Kazinda has accused the Attorney General of fraudulently filing a late Supreme Court appeal to block his release,...

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EXCLUSIVE! Inside the State House meeting that ended Bamuturaki’s tenure at Uganda Airlines

A fiery State House meeting in September 2025 defined the fate of Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki, triggering her exit as CID...

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News

ONC boss Namyalo pledges swift empowerment as ghetto youths decry blocked access to govt programmes

ONC Manager, SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has pledged swift empowerment for ghetto youths from Makindye, Katwe and Kisenyi after they petitioned her...

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News

Experts raise alarm over decline in boys completing primary school education

A child rights organisation has warned that declining primary school completion rates among boys in Uganda require urgent, data-driven action to prevent...

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Zero Failures: How Ntungamo, Kisoro topped 2025 PLE countrywide

Ntungamo and Kisoro municipalities posted zero failures in the 2025 PLE, with strong Division One results credited to sustained reforms, teacher teamwork...

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India cracks down on passport confiscation by its employers in Uganda

India has warned employers in Uganda against confiscating workers’ passports, saying the practice is illegal and exploitative, as New Delhi orders missions...

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