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393Joy as Oyam South residents get fully equipped ambulance
The ambulance delivery follows months of advocacy by Oyam South MP-elect Patrick Ogwang Obura, who petitioned the Ministry of Health on March...
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935ONC’s Namyalo assembles over 1,000 bodas to lead mega procession for Museveni swearing
The riders are expected to traverse different divisions of Kampala and surrounding areas mobilising residents and spreading information about the ceremony.
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1.3KWhy Museveni always swears in on May 12
May 12 is viewed as one of the defining moments that exposed the military’s influence over Uganda’s politics and indirectly set the...
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724ONC’s Namyalo takes Museveni inauguration mobilization to Kalerwe Market
For hours, Hajjat Namyalo moved through different sections of the market participating in the cleaning exercise, greeting vendors and encouraging residents to...
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829NRM mobilizers petition Museveni’s office over exclusion from swearing-In preparations
NRM mobilizers from Kampala’s five divisions have petitioned the ONC in Kyambogo over what they describe as exclusion from preparations for President...
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1.8KMuseveni hails NRM MPs after passage of Sovereignty Bill
The Bill, which was approved by Parliament late Tuesday evening, May 5, 2026, seeks to insulate Uganda’s political and economic systems from...
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703Uganda to host 2028 World Environmental Health Congress
The congress, scheduled for 2028 in Kampala, is expected to attract approximately 1,500 delegates over five days and generate an estimated direct...
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1.3KKigulu Chiefdom unveils board to drive community empowerment
The newly inuagurated board will operate from a permanent office within the chiefdom and will focus on promoting the interests of Busoga...
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691Uganda secures investment, export deals at China’s Canton Fair
Uganda’s participation comes amid expanding trade ties with China, currently valued at approximately US$1.46 billion annually. Uganda exports about US$90 million worth...
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683EC 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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739URSB 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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2.1KAS 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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1.6KKayanja 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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2.0KWorld’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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909Museveni 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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698Teachers 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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662Parents 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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817Who 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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826Seven 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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1.0KUganda 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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591UEDCL 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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927Kamuli 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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1.2KEXCLUSIVE: 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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407Nebbi 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...