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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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Over UGX380m collected at Uganda Airlines Juba office was never banked – audit

The Auditor General has revealed that Shs380 million collected at Uganda Airlines’ Juba office was never banked, deepening concerns over cash controls...

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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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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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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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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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Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students and parents of Busoga University have protested a proposed name change, warning it threatens the institution’s identity and could affect graduates’...

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It’s over for Bamuturaki as Museveni orders overhaul at Uganda Airlines after audit exposes rot

President Museveni has ordered a sweeping leadership overhaul at Uganda Airlines, directing the sacking of top bosses including CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki and...

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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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‘A wonderful country for people and wildlife’: Ex-UK Premier father, Stanley Johnson hails Uganda’s offerings

Stanley Johnson, father of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has toured Uganda and praised its wildlife conservation, economic growth and sustainable...

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Museveni says Bobi Wine printed one million fake ballots to rig 2026 election

President Museveni claimed that one million fake ballots were printed locally in Kampala, while 1.7 million were printed in Dubai and smuggled...

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Why Ssemakadde’s bid for Presidential pardon was rejected

The Attorney general rejected Isaac Ssemakadde’s plea for a presidential pardon, citing a pending appeal, non-exhaustion of judicial process and constitutional limits...

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UNEB proposes scrapping PLE aggregate system to curb exam malpractice

UNEB has proposed scrapping the PLE aggregates grading system, saying obsession with perfect scores is fuelling exam malpractice and criminal conduct in...

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Boys outperform girls as UNEB releases 2025 PLE Results

UNEB has released the 2025 PLE results, showing boys outperforming girls overall despite girls registering in higher numbers across the country.

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WONDERFUL! Museveni commends Namyalo after successful ONC vote protection in 71.6% victory

President Museveni has praised ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo for leading a nationwide vote protection operation credited for securing his 71.6% re-election victory.

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Museveni appoints veteran journalist Alan Kasujja new Media Centre boss

President Museveni has appointed former BBC journalist Alan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre replacing Ofwono Opondo who retired...

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How Agnes Lunkuse beat the odds to become Kalangala’s first female LC5 boss

NRM's Agnes Lunkuse made history on January 22 after winning the Kalangala District LC5 chairperson race, becoming the first woman to be...

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Gulu Hospital records over 8% TB deaths every quarter

Gulu Regional Referral Hospital records an eight per cent TB death rate every quarter, with late diagnosis blamed for preventable fatalities.

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LIST: Who is who as UPDF elects MPs for 12th parliament

The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.

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Supreme Court throws out Kasibante bid to delay hearing of his presidential petition

Uganda’s Supreme Court has rejected Robert Kasibante’s request to delay his presidential election petition, allowing the hearing to proceed under constitutional timelines.