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940Uganda to hold nationwide prayers ahead of Museveni swearing-in
The prayers, scheduled from May 8 to May 10, will take place across mosques and churches nationwide, according to Yunus Kakande, Permanent...
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1.1KEXCLUSIVE: Under performance, energy losses cost UEDCL bosses juicy jobs
Kampala, Uganda: The government has moved to shake up leadership at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), terminating Board Chairperson Lydia Ochieng-Obbo...
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694Museveni launches Uganda’s first anti-tick vaccine in major breakthrough
The vaccine, branded NAROVAC-ATV1, is designed to protect Uganda’s estimated 16 million cattle and reduce reliance on imported veterinary solutions.
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3.5KDETAILED: How Court reached death sentence for Okello in Ggaba killings
In a packed courtroom session on Thursday, Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha ruled that the crime fell under the “rarest of the rare”...
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1.4KWoman shot near Speaker Among’s residence in Kampala
The incident is reported to have occurred on Thursday, April 30, at around midday when the yet-to-be-identified woman was shot at while...
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962‘That is not the Bill I initiated’ – Museveni breaks silence on Sovereignty Bill
Mr Museveni dismissed widespread concerns surrounding the Bill, describing them as “noise” and insisting that the version being debated publicly is not...
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798Inside Uganda’s strict rules on SIM card transfer, accessing money for the dead
Many Ugandans struggle to access mobile money or bank accounts left behind by deceased relatives, even when listed as next of kin.
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726ULS demands withdrawal of Sovereignty Bill financial certificate over legal breaches
According to ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony, the certificate lacks the “comprehensive, balanced, and evidence-based analysis” required before Parliament can proceed with...
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1.3KEXPOSED: URA under scrutiny as claims of internal network behind billions of tax fraud emerge
At the centre of the controversy is Bashir Luwaga, a clearing agent and his sister Sharifah Luwaga, both of whom are accused...
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979Among used Muhoozi birthday to mobilise MPs for Speakership – Namuganza
The Bukono County MP-elect, who is also contesting for the Speakership, alleges that the PLU birthday party was instead turned into a...
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593“A country without reserves is not sovereign” – BoU warns on Sovereignty Bill risks
Appearing before Parliament Committee on Monday, BoU Governor Atingi-Ego cautioned that the Bill risks triggering economic shocks by restricting financial inflows, including...
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1.3KMao proposes delay of MPs induction until Speaker is elected
According to Mao, the induction is a critical process meant to equip MPs, many of whom are entering Parliament for the first...
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917Museveni SPA, Amina Mukalazi ‘under fire’ over unpaid transport providers for ‘Yoga Yoga Mzee’ event
Several operators allege they committed vehicles, fuel, and time to transport supporters to the high-profile gathering but have yet to receive payment,...
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1.2KSupreme Court orders errant Kasasa family members to pay costs to Muteesa II family in Mutungo land dispute
The duo, represented by Kiiza & Co Advocates alongside former Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana, had petitioned the court seeking an injunction to...
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726Uganda tightens grip on trafficking as stakeholders push reforms to safeguard migrant workers
Among the key concerns raised was the absence of a Labour Migration Protection Fund, which stakeholders said is critical for financing inspections...
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859Museveni commissions $300M cement factory in Moroto
The Moroto-based factory is expected to lower construction costs, boost local industry, and drive economic transformation in Karamoja—one of Uganda’s historically underdeveloped...
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726Kole CID boss arrested over alleged attempted rape of student at police barracks
The suspect, Dickens Louis Ebong is accused of luring the victim to his residence inside the Police Barracks under the pretext of...
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2.3KLIST: Eight MPs Uganda lost during the 11th Parliament
The losses span across political divides, with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) losing four members, while the National Unity Platform (NUP)...
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809Pastor Kayanja, Channel 44, under ‘fire’ over misleading broadcast
The complaint, as referenced in the letter, alleges that Channel 44 aired church service broadcasts on March 19, 20 and 21, 2026,...
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759Court grants son authority over burial of Entebbe Couple after 9-month dispute
In a ruling delivered on April 20, 2026, Justice Celia Nagawa declared that the son, together with his sister Isabella Najjita Mutaaga,...
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884Tension at Makerere’s St. Francis Chapel over leadership, rogue worship
Worshippers at the campus chapel, historically known for its Anglican traditions, say they are increasingly divided over what they describe as changes...
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1.1KBusinessman Muhammad Ali remanded for defrauding investors Shs13b in fake gold deal
Prosecution alleges that between September and October 2025, Muhammad Ali, then a senior manager at Duck Hunters Security Company in Muyenga, worked...
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1.5K“We want a Speaker who makes a difference, not one after money” – Mao
The DP President said Uganda’s Parliament requires leadership focused on accountability, integrity, and national transformation, warning against reducing high public office to...
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746‘I won’t die to prove a point’ – Kaziimba hits back at critics
Drawing from biblical references, Archbishop Kaziimba contrasted confrontational and strategic approaches to leadership. “John the Baptist did a good job but ended...