National
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529EC sets new date for Kikuube by-election
According to EC Boss Byabakama, the adjustment followed feedback received during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kikuube District Headquarters on April...
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607URSB begins rollout of new national entity register
According to Registrar General, Mercy Kainobwisho, the Non-Individual Register will serve as a single repository for all non-individual entities operating in Uganda,...
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1.8KAS IT HAPPENED: How Parliament passed controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026
Moments before the debate commenced, Ssenyonyi challenged the legitimacy of the Bill, arguing that the version presented differed from the one previously...
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1.4KKayanja Trial: Forensic expert details how explicit content moved via WhatsApp, later deleted
Police digital forensic analyst Enock Kanene told court that the material in question moved in one direction—from Ssentongo’s device to the contact...
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1.8KWorld’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren
At 139, if independently verified, this would surpass the longest confirmed human lifespan held by Jeanne Louise Calment, recognised by Guinness World...
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693Museveni chairs final cabinet meeting, hails team for middle-income milestone
The President credited the Cabinet for its collective role in advancing Uganda’s economic agenda, pointing to what government has consistently described as...
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581Teachers urged to upgrade as degree policy looms
The Bishop commended the school’s leadership for investing in staff development, noting that improving teacher qualifications directly enhances the quality of education.
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561Parents cautioned on child safety as abuse cases spike during holidays
Police noted that many incidents arise when children are left unattended, exposing them to risks such as abuse, kidnapping, and accidents.
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692Who Is Rwakakooko? Inside the profile of UEDCL’s new acting MD
Rwakakooko’s appointment comes at a time when UEDCL is facing rising electricity losses, infrastructure strain, and increased government oversight following a leadership...
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692Seven killed in Nwoya crash as Nile Star Bus collides head-on with Trailer
Four passengers died instantly at the scene, while 16 others were rushed to Anak Hospital with injuries. Police later confirmed that three...
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843Uganda 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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471UEDCL names Rwakakooko acting MD as Mwesigwa starts forced leave
Rwakakooko, who has over 20 years of experience in electricity distribution and utility management, previously served within UEDCL’s senior management.
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820Kamuli district passes UGX 78.1bn budget for 2026/27 FY
The budget, passed during the district council’s final sitting of the term, marks an increase from UGX 71 billion in the previous...
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930EXCLUSIVE: 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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308Nebbi Municipal Council approves UGX 9.1Bn budget for 2026/27
Sector allocations show education taking the largest share at 35.5 percent, followed by engineering at 20.9 percent, administration at 14.5 percent, while...
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477“I Am Not on TikTok” – Namyalo warns against impersonators using her name to scam Ugandans
Hajjat Namyalo's warning follows the emergence of multiple fake accounts bearing her name and image, some of which have attracted thousands of...
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807Shock as councillor blocks bridge project after election loss, says voters “deserve to suffer”
Alex Molokoye stunned the council when he openly rejected the planned construction of a standard bridge at Khabutanyi, arguing that since he...
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619Museveni 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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602LIST: Prisons announce transfers, appointments in major shake-up
Among the notable appointments, Mr Emmanuel Muchunguzi (SSP) has been named RPC Mid-Eastern (Soroti), while Ms Allen Malemo (SP) takes over as...
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640Ebyendiisa Expo opens in Kampala with focus on nutrition, healthy living
Organised by GAIN Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and other partners,...
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956FULL STATEMENT: Museveni clarifies intent of Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Thursday issued a detailed public statement clarifying the intent and scope of the proposed Sovereignty Bill,...
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1.2KWoman 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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656LIST: Museveni signs Copyright Law, seven others as legislative term nears end
The Copyright Amendment law, passed by Parliament on March 17, 2026, introduces sweeping reforms aimed at protecting creators in the digital era...
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532Education eats big as Namisindwa passes Shs47.9bn Budget for 2026/27
The education sector received Shs19.9 billion, followed by public administration with Shs12 billion and health with Shs9 billion. Other sectors, including roads...