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MPs Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya bail application flops, further remanded

MASAKA, UGANDA: The Grade One Magistrate in Masaka on Wednesday further remanded two opposition MPs; Hon. Allan Ssewanyana of Makindye West and...

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Former Minister Kabafunzaki pays Shs 10m fine to evade prison sentence

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Herbert Kabafunzaki, the former junior minister for Labour has cleared a fine of Ten (10) million Shillings imposed on him...

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There will be no social distancing when schools reopen – Museveni

KAMPALA, UGANDA: There would be no need for social distancing when schools resume in November this year and January 2022 as planned...

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Mobile money is part of the deal, MTN assures buyers of shares

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The opening of the sale of shares of MTN Uganda to the public has caused a stir among Ugandans, especially...

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Sudhir Ruparelia Sues Embattled BoU Legal Counsel Margaret Kasule over contempt of Court

KAMPALA, UGANDA: In the wake of events surrounding the Supreme Court decision to nullify the liquidation of Crane Bank Limited, Businessman Sudhir...

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Obote speech on eve of Uganda’s Independence 1962

Prime Minister Apollo Milton Obote’s speech on eve of Uganda’s Independence in 1962 “Countrymen and friends, At midnight tonight, Uganda shall become...

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Former Premier Amama Mbabazi appointed Special Envoy to the President

KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister John Patrick Mr Amama Mbabazi as a Special Envoy to South Sudan...

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Former Minister Kabafunzaki convicted over corruption, barred 10 years from public service

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Anti-corruption court in Kololo has Thursday convicted former minister Herbert Kabafunzaki on corruption charges and barred him from holding...

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ANDREW MWENDA: BoU should concede Crane Bank legal battle, negotiate with Mogul Sudhir

KAMPALA — Top city journalist Andrew Mujuni Mwenda has advised the Bank of Uganda to concede in the four-year old legal battle...

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Opposition launches new front against President Museveni, Bobi Wine’s NUP dissed

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Opposition political parties and activist groups in the country have today formed a new pressure group named the “People’s Front...

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ANALYSIS: Why Bank of Uganda’s Appeal in Supreme court had no chance of success

KAMPALA, UGANDA: On Monday this week, the Supreme Court in Kampala delivered yet another ruling in favour of Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia...

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Police recovers condolence money for Lwengo murder victims

LWENGO, UGANDA: Police in Lwengo district has recovered sh5.25 million , part of the condolence money that had been paid to fake...

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Uganda starts manufacturing surgical gloves

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Uganda is on track to become the first African country to produce surgical gloves and other medical equipment. East African...

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IGP Ochola directs legal team to study Museveni’s proposal on bail, police bond

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Inspector General of Police – IGP Martins Okoth Ochola has ordered the Police Director of Legal Services and Human...

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BIG STORY: Supreme Court rules Crane Bank Liquidation is illegal

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Supreme Court of Uganda has Monday afternoon ruled that liquidation of Crane Bank Limited is illegal, the Daily Express...

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South Sudan waives off visa requirements for Ugandans

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The government of South Sudan has announced that effective Monday, October 4, 2021, all Ugandans will not require visas to...

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SAD: Ntungamo DHO collapses dead in sauna

NTUNGAMO, UGANDA: Dr. Bakamuturaki Richard, the District Health Officer Ntungamo has died after collapsing in a sauna at a hotel in Ntungamo...

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13-yr-old Ugandan wins 2021 Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition

MUKONO, UGANDA: A 13-year-old pupil has won the 2021 Junior Queen’s Commonwealth essay writing competition (QCEC). Ethan Charles Mufuma, a pupil at...

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Minister Nabakooba suspends Buikwe land activities, orders arrest of officials

BUIKWE, UGANDA: The Minister of Land, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba has suspended all Buikwe land official activities for three weeks...

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Manufacturers to bypass Umeme to get cheap electricity

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Big industrial electricity consumers could soon buy electricity directly from generators or the transmission company to lower the electricity tariffs,...

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Former Speaker Kadaga, Oulanyah clash over unsigned parliament bills

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The former Speaker of Parliament, currently Minister for East African Community Affairs, Mrs. Rebecca Kadaga has responded to Speaker Jacob...