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537Traffic Police issue road safety advisory as schools reopen
Traffic Police have issued a nationwide road safety advisory ahead of school reopening, urging motorists, parents and schools to protect children on...
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681CDF 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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1.2KUPDF’s Deputy Commander Land Forces, Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, dies at 61
UPDF Deputy Land Forces Commander Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has died after a stroke-related illness, sending shockwaves through the military and his...
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712Busitema University decries infrastructure shortfalls at upcountry campuses
Busitema University has raised concern over serious infrastructure shortages at its upcountry campuses, even as student enrolment continues to rise.
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732CDF 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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539Four children perish after hailstorm wrecks home in Bugweri
Four children died on Friday in Bugweri District after a violent storm and heavy downpour collapsed a house in Nkombe village, Buyanga...
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598ONC 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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617PALLISA: S.6 student drowns after fishing boat capsizes in Pallisa lake
A Senior Six student drowned in Pallisa after a fishing boat capsized during a storm on Lake Nyaguo, sparking calls for stricter...
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839Kanyesigye floors NRM’s Ampaire to win National Female Youth MP Seat
Independent candidate Mercy Kanyesigye Friday defeated NRM’s Flag bearer Dianah Ampaire Kampe to win the National Female Youth MP seat after a...
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760Kasibante withdraws petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 poll victory
Former NPP presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to withdraw his 2026 presidential election petition, citing...
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478Man, 31, jailed 18 months over violent land eviction in Kiboga
Kiboga Magistrates Court has sentenced Ainebyona Ronald to 18 months in prison or a Shs3.5m fine for violent land evictions, assault and...
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812No 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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993ULS, Judiciary clash again over Zeija’s bid to silence online critics
Uganda Law Society has hit back at Chief Justice Flavian Zeija’s stance on online criticism of judges, citing past clashes involving lawyers...
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984Two police officers killed in Kamuli night attack
Two police officers attached to Kiyunga Police Post have been killed in a night attack in Kamuli District, with police launching investigations...
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575Mbarara’s gallant educator, farmer, Mzee Kagure, leaves behind a glaring legacy
Mzee Kagure Jackson, a respected educator and father to Mbarara Hospital Spokesperson Halson Kagure, was laid to rest in Mbarara as family,...
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1.2KLIST: Bishop Asili, Parental Care, top Western Uganda schools with most 4s and 5 aggregates in 2025 PLE
Schools from Western Uganda posted strong gains in the 2025 PLE, with several like Parental Care PS, Kabale Quality PS, among others...
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490Namisindwa CAO defends plan to hire external service commission amid staffing gaps
Namisindwa CAO Leonard Kitavunja is under scrutiny over plans to hire an external service commission for staff recruitment, drawing protests from district...
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715Ugandans face up to $15,000 US visa bond under new policy
The United States has expanded its visa bond pilot to Uganda, requiring some travelers to deposit up to $15,000 as Washington tightens...
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628No new Uganda Airlines CEO yet – State House clarifies
Kampala, Uganda: State House has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that President Museveni has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer...
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587Ten years on, Museveni’s industrialization dream still stuck in UIA boardroom fights
A decade after Museveni ordered 25 industrial parks, leadership fights between UIA boss Robert Mukiza and Minister Evelyn Anite have stalled the...
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656Museveni 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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791Inside Museveni’s gamble on Ethiopian aviation icon Girma Wake to save Uganda Airlines
President Museveni has turned to Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake to help rescue Uganda Airlines, betting on discipline, governance and proven airline...
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2.6KTwo arrested over murder of TikToker Diana Skyz
Police are investigation the murder by strangulation of popular TikToker Diana Skyz, whose body was found dead in her Kyanja apartment in...
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695Kasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls
NRM Buganda Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo says Buganda deserves a bigger share of government positions after delivering strong support for Museveni in...