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666Two killed in tragic crash after car rams intoculvert on Iganga–Mbale highway
Two people died in a tragic early morning road accident on the Iganga–Mbale highway in Kibuku District after their car lost control...
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534Uganda wins Best Exquisite Destination Award at Mumbai travel expo
Uganda has won the Best Exquisite Destination Award at OTM 2026 in Mumbai, boosting its push to attract more tourists from the...
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658CDF Muhoozi appoints Gen Ssemwanga new UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has promoted Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga to the rank of Maj Genand...
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707CDF Muhoozi decorated second-highest military medal at 45th Tarehe Sita
Uganda's Defence Chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been awarded the Kabalega Star Medal by President Museveni at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations...
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552Museveni salutes UPDF for ensuring peace, stability during 2026 elections
President Museveni has praised the UPDF for securing the 2026 elections as Uganda marked 45 years of Tarehe Sita with new airport...
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572ONC welcomes Kasibante’s withdrawal of petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 victory
ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo has welcomed Robert Kasibante’s withdrawal of his 2026 election petition, citing a history of costly Museveni challenges abandoned...
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786No appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House
State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no...
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477World Wildlife Day 2026: Uganda turns to herbal, medicinal tourism to grow revenues
Uganda has launched World Wildlife Day 2026 preparations with a new focus on herbal and medicinal tourism, targeting expanded revenue through biodiversity-based...
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644Museveni appoints Byarugaba, Sabiti senior advisors on exports
President Museveni has appointed former NSSF managing director Richard Byarugaba and trade expert Moses Sabiti as senior presidential advisors on exports and...
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654Why sacking the CEO won’t save Uganda Airlines
Former minister Capt. Francis Babu says fixing Uganda Airlines requires deeper structural reforms and technical expertise, not just replacing the CEO.
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566Govt blames algae blooms and pollution for Lake Victoria stench
The Ministry of Water and Environment says the foul smell from Lake Victoria is caused by decomposing algae blooms linked to pollution,...
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721Missing PLE scripts to be marked and graded – UNEB
UNEB says the 34 missing PLE Integrated Science scripts from Bamure Primary School in Koboko have been recovered and will be marked...
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1.4KMuseveni hosts African heavyweights in renewed push for DRC peace talks
President Museveni Tuesday hosted AU–EAC–SADC peace facilitators at State House Entebbe as African leaders intensify efforts to find lasting solutions to the...
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618World Wetlands Day: Cultural institutions urged to champion wetland conservation
Cultural institutions worldwide have been urged to lead wetland conservation efforts, with experts highlighting wetlands as vital carbon sinks and cultural heritage...
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921Students, 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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632Zero 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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432India cracks down on passport confiscation by its employers in Uganda
India has warned employers in Uganda against confiscating workers’ passports, saying the practice is illegal and exploitative, as New Delhi orders missions...
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715I won’t apologise for supporting independents – says Todwong after NRM lose Gulu mayoral seat
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong says he will not apologise for backing independent candidates in Gulu City, blaming indecision by party flag...
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659Alur chiefs rally behind ‘Minimum Agenda 2026’ to end violence against women
The Alur Kingdom has launched its Minimum Agenda 2026 to tackle violence against women and girls, reinforcing royal directives on gender justice,...
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709UETCL confirms Eng. Richard Matsiko as new CEO
UETCL has confirmed Eng. Richard Matsiko as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, citing his three decades of experience in Uganda’s electricity transmission...
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593Gulu City to register foreign learners as schools grapple with unknown numbers
Gulu City authorities are considering a registration exercise for foreign learners in schools after admitting they lack accurate data to guide education...
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1.1KMuseveni 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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4182025 PLE: UNEB decries teacher capacity gaps despite improved performance
UNEB says more learners passed the 2025 PLE, with candidature rising and but new data highlights the need for teacher capacity building.
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3.2KANALYSIS: Key statistics, subject trends and what changed in 2025 PLE Results
An in-depth analysis of the 2025 PLE results breaks down pass rates, gender gaps, subject performance, malpractice trends and what the numbers...