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775Five killed on the spot as sugarcane truck rams motorcycle in Buyende
Buyende, Uganda: Five people, including three children, were killed instantly on Sunday afternoon after a sugarcane truck driver lost steering control of...
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848Burial of Mufumbiro’s wife turns political as NUP leaders decry injustice over denied bail
What should have been a quiet burial in Luuka turned into a powerful protest against the justice system—after Mufumbiro was denied bail...
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947Law Society warns Ggaba murder trial risks breaching right to fair hearing
The ULS argues that such an atmosphere risks violating Article 28 of the Constitution, which guarantees every accused person the right to...
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713Five killed in Manafwa crash as Taxi hits motorcycle
Police said the taxi, which was reportedly heading towards the Lwakhakha border from Manafwa, knocked down the motorcycle, killing all its occupants...
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703Museveni backs revival of wooden cookware after safety tests confirm zero toxicity
In a directive issued March 27, 2026, the President confirmed that a scientific assessment by the government’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...
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932Inside Museveni meeting with Iran envoy Majid Saffar at Kyankwanzi
The talks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with Iran actively expanding its footprint in East Africa through partnerships...
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528PICTORIAL: Kabaka Birthday Run draws over 130,000 in push to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
This year’s theme, “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030,” placed emphasis...
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391Kwania school suspends over 150 students after Easter strike
According to school authorities, the chaos began when a group of students demanded permission to leave for Easter celebrations, contrary to the...
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1.1KULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting
Speaking at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni stated that some legislators who had been charged with corruption were pardoned after...
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825Woman arrested for dumping her newborn baby in hospital latrine
The suspect reportedly cited fear and inability to raise the child alone as the reason behind dumping the newborn baby into the...
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921Inside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times
President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.
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754“No Selective Justice”: NRM Network demands equal justice after Nandutu jailing in Iron Sheets case
In a statement issued Friday, April 10, the group said while the conviction and four-year jail sentence handed to Nandutu signals progress...
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558Staffing crisis hits Gulu health centres as patient numbers surge
“You can arrive early in the morning and leave in the afternoon without being attended to,” said one patient at a government...
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463Stamp duty hike could worsen land conflicts, stall growth of housing sector – BLB warns
Buganda Land Board has warned that the proposed increase in stamp duty on land transactions could fuel disputes, worsen Uganda’s housing crisis,...
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1.1KLIST: Govt names licensed labour export firms amid surge in fraud, exploitation cases
Ugandans seeking jobs abroad have been advised to cross-check recruitment agencies against the official list and seek guidance from the Ministry before...
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2.5KSpeakership Row: Mao hits back at Among, labels her a political ‘refugee’ in NRM
What began as a remark on cooperation has exploded into a full political clash—Norbert Mao now accusing Speaker Anita Among of “gutter...
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539Over 150 benefit from free ear treatment camp in Kamuli
The camp, held at Maria’s Care School for the Deaf, brought together medical experts to screen, treat, and counsel patients suffering from...
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815CSO, Mobile money agents, warn new taxes will hurt poor, raise cost of living
Among the most contentious proposals is the increase in excise duty on essential commodities, including fuel, sugar, and cooking oil. Fuel excise...
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691Uganda’s leading biotechnologist, Dr Andrew Kiggundu dead
At the time of his passing, Dr Kiggundu was contributing to national efforts under NARO’s vaccine programme, including work linked to the...
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727Ex-Minister Nandutu found guilty in iron sheets case, sent back to Luzira
Court ruled that Nandutu knowingly received and retained government property that had been irregularly diverted from a public programme intended to support...
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828ONC’s Namyalo boosts 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with UGX 15m kits
Since assuming leadership at ONC, Namyalo has maintained a visible presence at Buganda Kingdom events, reinforcing collaboration between the ruling National Resistance...
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349Zombo residents rebuild washed-away Nyagak footbridge after Easter rains
Simon Kisa, the area councillor for Patek Parish in Jangokoro Sub-County, said residents quickly mobilised labour, materials, and financial contributions, some as...
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716Kamuli taxi operators embrace Emyooga for to boost household income
The initiative was launched at Kamuli District Headquarters during an event officiated by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rose Birungi, flanked by her...
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538NRM urges unity, discipline as Kyankwanzi retreat kicks off
Addressing legislators at the opening session on Tuesday evening, SG Todwong described the retreat as a critical platform for orienting leaders on...