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Rwanda arrests 13 suspected of plotting ‘terrorist’ attacks

KIGALI, RWANDA: Rwandan police said on Friday they had arrested 13 people suspected of plotting “terrorist” attacks in the capital Kigali and...

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Next Media speaks out on arrest of journalists Kayz, Makko and Brian Wako

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Next Media Services Limited, the parent company of NBS and Sanyuka Television has Friday evening made an official statement on...

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NBS TV’s Kayz, Brian Wako & Makko remanded to Kitalya over defamation

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Three employees attached to Next Media Services Limited have been remanded to Kitalya Prison until October 15, over defamation and...

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Court dismisses petition against Mukono MP Fred Kayondo

MUKONO, UGANDA: Mukono high court has dismissed an election petition filed by Wilson Male challenging Hon Fred Kayondo’s victory as duly elected...

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Six police officers injured in car accident along Masaka road

MASAKA, UGANDA: Police in Masaka has confirmed six of its officers have been admitted at Masaka regional referral hospital after a patrol...

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Education Minister to release new school calendar today

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni is today expected to release the new and revised schools’ calendar...

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Twaha Kakaire: Ex-FUFA President dies at 75

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The former president of Uganda’s Football governing body – FUFA, Hajji Twaha Kakaire is dead. Kakaire was pronounced dead on...

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Bamwesigye appointed new Director General of Civil Aviation Authority

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has appointed Fred Bamwesigye the new Director General of Uganda...

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Former deputy speaker shoots himself dead in parliament

A source at parliament said Chiwaya shot himself in the head inside the office of the clerk of parliament, Fiona Kalembera.

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Glimmer of Hope as Adjumani Hospital receives drugs after three months shortage

ADJUMANI, UGANDA: There is a ray of hope for the people in Adjumani district as the National Medical Stores the official Agency...

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President Museveni to address the nation today

KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Yoweri Museveni is set to address the nation on Friday 1 October 2021, the Senior Presidential Press Secretary Lindah...

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Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana remanded with fresh murder charges

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Kawempe North Member of Parliament, hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya and his colleague Allan Ssewanyana of Makindye West have been remanded to...

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Shanitah Namuyimbwa is our Brand Ambassador, Victoria University re-affirms

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Victoria University Kampala (VU) has re-affirmed that socialite Shanitah Namuyimbwa alias Bad Black is their Brand Ambassador following social media...

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Court nullifies NUP’s Ndiwalana election as Bukomansimbi North MP

MASAKA, UGANDA: The High Court in Masaka has nullified the election of Ms. Christine Nandagire Ndiwalana as the Member of Parliament for...

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DP calls for protests against Museveni’s proposal to quash bail for murder suspects

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The opposition Democratic Party (DP) has called upon the public to protest the proposal fronted by president Museveni seeking to...

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Judge condemns Shumuk lawyers for wasting time in Nakawa West petition

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Justice Isaac Muwata has lashed out at the lawyers representing Shukla Mukesh alias Shumuk, the former Nakawa West parliament candidate...

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Eleven arrested over death of Kamuli police constable

KAMULI, UGANDA: Kamuli police have rounded up eleven suspects believed to have actively participated in lynching Police constable Francis Kasolo on Sunday...

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NRM caucus rejects Museveni’s proposal to scrap bail for murder suspects

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The National Resistance Movement – NRM Caucus has rejected a proposal by their party Chairman President Yoweri Museveni to scrap...

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Nakalema orders Mukono diocese, BLB to do verification of tenants on contested land

MUKONO, UGANDA: Col. Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has ordered Mukono diocese and Buganda Land Board-BLB to...

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1,000 teens impregnated by road workers in Soroti

SOROTI, UGANDA: Road constructors who recently worked on infrastructure projects in Soroti, Kumi and Pallisa districts have been accused of impregnating at...

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MP Ssegirinya faces charges of treason, inciting violence – Enanga

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Police has finally opened up on the arrest and detention of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya saying he faces fresh...

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Police warns against planned free-Ssewanyana riots

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Police in Kampala has warned citizens against holding demonstrations over the arrest of Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana....

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MP Ssegirinya released on bail, rearrested

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has finally been released on bail, and again rearrested by security operatives, the Daily Express...