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Five arrested in crackdown on notorious criminal gangs in Busoga

Busoga Region, (UG): The Directorate of Crime Intelligence has arrested five suspects following an intelligence-led operation targeting robbers who were terrorising residents...

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How shs3bn was stolen from NRM Treasurer’s home, 12 suspects including police officers arrested

Kampala, (UG): The Territorial Police in Kampala are actively investigating a case of aggravated robbery after cash amounting to three billion shillings...

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Four police officers dismissed over aggravated robbery of shs114m from Kenyan businessman

Kampala, (UG): The Police in Kampala have dismissed with disgrace four of its officers and charged them with aggravated robbery for their...

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Museveni commits to push for prosperity among G77+China member states

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni has called on leaders in the world to support each other’s prosperity and ensure that nobody is...

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NUP forced to postpone planned demo, prayers after heavy security deployment in Iganga town

Iganga, (UG): Security was on Monday beefed up in Iganga town to block the anticipated prayer gathering and planned peaceful demonstration by...

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Parliament honours deceased MP Cecilia Ogwal: A legacy of dedication and strength

Kampala, (UG): In a poignant testament to a life well-lived, the Ugandan Parliament held a special sitting today to pay tribute to...

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Botswana pledges support to Uganda in developing FMD vaccine

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Monday held discussions with his Botswana counterpart, H.E. Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi during a sideline...

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Kyambogo lecturer on the run after defiling 16-year-old disabled girl

Kampala, (UG): The Police in Kampala Metropolitan are on a serious hunt for a 56-year-old male lecturer at Kyambogo University over the...

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Two arrested over murder of Mayuge businessman

Mayuge, (UG): Police in Mayuge District have arrested two suspects in the gruesome murder of an 80-year-old businessman who has been dealing...

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Digital Diplomacy: Cuban VP applauds social media activism in upholding truth amidst Misinforma

Mukono, (UG): In a momentous gathering at Uganda Christian University, Cuban Vice President H.E Salvador Valdés Mesa delivered a powerful speech at...

Did you know that January is cervical cancer awareness month worldwide?

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a global healthcare event observed for the entire month of January every year, with an aim to...

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Commonwealth Secretary-General commends Museveni’s Chairmanship of NAM Summit

Kampala, (UG): The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC Saturday addressed leaders from 121 countries at the Non-Aligned Movement Heads of...

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Four injured as truck driver loses control, swerves into pothole on Budaka road

Budaka (UG): Police in Budaka District are investigating a serious accident under TAR 13/2024 that happened on Saturday afternoon in Mugiti village...

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Bobi Wine attacks UN Chief for not condemning human rights violations in Uganda and DRC

Kampala, (UG): The National Unity Platform NUP party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu also known as BobiWine has lashed out at the United...

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Zombo hands-on skilled trainees challenged to transform communities

Zombo, (UG): A group of 240 youthful trainees who hailed from Paidha Town Council and Paidha Sub-county and attended the skills development...

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NUP moves to exert more pressure on Museveni in renewed diaspora leadership strategic goals

Stockholm, (Sweden): The National Unity Platform (NUP) diaspora chapters have witnessed a surge in their resistance activities aimed at ending President Museveni’s...

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One arrested over illegal possession of military stores including bullet and green army bag

Budaka, (UG): The Territorial Police in Budaka District, eastern Uganda have arrested and detained one individual identified as Kichali Joseph over the...

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Museveni, UN chief discuss peace and security in Great Lakes Region

President Yoweri Museveni met with United Nations Secretary-General Mr Antonio Guterres this afternoon on the sidelines of the ongoing Non-Aligned Movement at...

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‘We should promote trade amongst ourselves,’ – Museveni urges member states at NAM Summit

President Yoweri Museveni Saturday emphasized the need to promote trade among the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries, saying that it’s a crucial...

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City lawyer Sam Ahamya arrested for shooting guard dead at Rugby final

Kampala, (UG): The Police at Kira Division inare holding city lawyer identified as Sam Ahamya on murder charges after and he mistakenly...

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Namibia’s Nandi Netumbo wowed by Nakivubo revamp, invites Ham to build world class stadium in her country

Kampala, (UG): The Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has invited businessman Hamis Kiggundu alias Ham to build to build a...

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EVERY WORD: What Museveni told heads of state, delegates at NAM Summit

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni on Friday, January 19, addressed heads of state, government officials and delegates at the ongoing 19th summit...