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Ssemakadde’s Radical New Bar gets six-month extension, to hold JSC elections in 30 days

Kampala, Uganda: Members of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to extend the tenure of the Governing Council led...

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UAE suspends visas for Ugandans after explosive BBC sex-trafficking story

Kampala, Uganda: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it will suspend the issuance of tourist and work visas to Ugandan nationals...

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Uganda’s former AG Byaruhanga acquires Shs35b stake in Kenya’s Sidian Bank

The transaction, valued at Shs35.2 billion was completed through Centum Investments as part of its strategy to reduce its stake in the...

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UGX 26bn Scandal: Audit report reveals Uganda Airlines billed for fuel that was never delivered

Kampala, Uganda: A staggering Shs 26.5 billion (USD 7.2 million) appears to have vanished into thin air at Uganda Airlines, the state-owned...

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Minister Balaam calls for arrest of Ugandan man exposed in Dubai sex-trade ring

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Uganda’s Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has ordered the arrest of Charles...

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Bobi Wine’s push into 2026: Unity, battles, and big stakes ahead for NUP

By Sibuta Kenneth Weswa Kampala, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has...

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NRM youth aspirants stranded after secretariat meeting flops, demand centralized polls under Museveni supervision

Kampala, Uganda: Youth candidates for the different NRM Youth League Executive positions and Youth MP flagbearers were left stranded at the party...

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Museveni marks 81 years, vows to protect boda bodas from exploitative moneylenders

Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday marked his 81st birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in celebrations held alongside the inaugural...

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NRM CEC says Youth, Entrepreneurs League elections to take place on Sept 18 at district level

Entebbe, Uganda: The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has resolved that the suspended Youth and Entrepreneur...

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Dr Tanga accused of pressuring registars to favour his son as NRM CEC takes youth polls to district level

Kampala, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi has once again come under the spotlight over allegations...

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Muliro Eater: Inside Uganda’s all-terrain firefighting vehicle ready for global markets

The vehicle, developed in collaboration with South African firm Marcé Industries, was showcased at State House Entebbe before ambassadors from the USA,...

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Museveni commissions Shs85bn Aga Khan University, Teaching Hospital in Nakawa

Nakawa, Kampala: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday commissioned the new $23.8 million (about UGX 85 billion) Aga Khan University and flagged...

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ULS General Meeting to decide fate of suspended council members Munaabi, Turyamusiima

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is bracing for a pivotal General Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at Imperial...

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Ugandans hope for sigh of relief as Canal+ takes over MultiChoice Group

Kampala, Uganda: Ugandans are reacting with muted celebration following news that French media conglomerate Groupe Canal+ is seeking full ownership of MultiChoice...

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Bobi Wine rallies diaspora Ugandans: ‘We Shall Not Give Up’

London, UK: Ugandan Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has rallied hundreds of supporters in the United Kingdom,...

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Big Blow for Tanga as Tribunal nullifies son’s Youth League win, orders fresh polls

Kampala, Uganda: The NRM Elections Disputes Tribunal has annulled the election of Collins Tanga as Chairperson of the NRM Youth League and...

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Speaker Among rallies Asia-Africa Legal Bloc to confront global challenges

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda officially opened the 63rd Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday, reaffirming...

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EXCLUSIVE: Kiconco destined for victory as tribunal readies to deliver ruling in disputed NRM Youth elections

Kampala, Uganda: Brenda Kiconco, the fiery candidate in last week’s disputed NRM Youth League elections, is most likely set to be declared...

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Museveni flags off NRM Mobilizers to sensitize masses on poverty reduction programs

Entebbe, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Friday officially flagged off mobilizers under the Umbrella Association of NRM Mobilization Groups, tasking them to continue...

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Todwong interdicts Kaliro NRM boss over alleged misuse of Shs53m youth funds

Kaliro, Uganda: The NRM Secretary General, Rt Hon Richard Todwong has interdicted Kaliro District’s Administrative Secretary, Mr. Dyaka Eric, amid alarming allegations...

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Nyeko was allegedly asked Shs150m to retain NUP ticket in Makindye East race

Kampala, Uganda: Makindye East Member of Parliament, Hon. Derrick Nyeko, has dropped a bombshell revelation, accusing his own party, the National Unity...

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Parliament forwards Shs1.4tn loan request for health, agriculture and infrastructure projects

Kampala, Uganda: Health, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors are set to receive a potential financial boost following the tabling of loan requests totaling...

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Open Letter: Youth MP Aspirant Gold Ikyiriza petitions Museveni to rein-in on monetized NRM Youth Politics

Kampala, Uganda: The National Female Youth MP aspirant Gold Ikyiriza has written an open letter to President Yoweri Museveni, calling for urgent...