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UPDF driver among four arrested over illegal possession of timber

BUIKWE, (UG): The Territorial Police in Ssezibwa Region and Lugazi CPS have in custody four (4) suspects scheduled to appear in court...

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Two suspected conmen arrested over land fraud in Jinja

JINJA, (UG): Police in Jinja City are holding two suspects who were arrested on Monday in connection to conning people of their...

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Ssemujju to Nandala: “There is nothing in being the FDC Whip”

KAMPALA, (UG): Kira Municipality MP Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda who also doubles as the spokesperson of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change...

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IRON SHEETS: Minister Lugoloobi charged to face 7 years in jail on conviction

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The State Minister of Planning in the Finance Ministry, Hon Amos Lugoloobi has been formally charged with two (2) counts...

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Ssemujju fired as FDC party whip, replaced with Yusuf Nsibambi

KAMPALA, (UG): Kira Municipality Member of Parliament (MP) Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has been dismissed as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)...

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FULL STATEMENT: Besigye accuses Nandala, Amuriat of taking ‘dirty money’

KAMPALA, (UG): The founding President and former FDC presidential candidate yesterday held a press conference at his Kantonga Road offices in which...

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Schools urged to embrace sports activities as new curriculum comes in play

IGANGA, (UG): The assessment officer in evaluation at the Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr Kisige Mande Robert has asked schools to...

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Eight Chinese nationals arrested over illegal stay in Uganda

MUKONO, (UG): The enforcement team in the Immigration Office on Monday arrested eight (8) Chinese nationals over lack of valid work permits...

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PICTORIAL: ONC’s Namyalo donates accommodation materials to Excel Vocational School after fire tragedy

LUWERO, (UG): Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, the Head of ONC (Office of the National Chairman – NRM) yesterday donated over 100 blankets,...

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African Leaders arrive in Uganda ahead of three-day G-25 Coffee Summit

ENTEBBE, UGANDA: The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency, Sahle-Work Zewde has today arrived in Uganda ahead of...

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Family of slain SSP Kasigire’s sister release photo of murder suspect

KAMPALA, UG): The family of Mercy Atulinda, the sister to SSP Michael Kasigire who was killed last week has released a photo...

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Police bomb squad recover suspicious device in pupil’s bag at Luzira school

KAMPALA, (UG): Police Bomb experts in Kampala are actively investigating how a suspicious phone device connected to a switch was last week...

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Highlighting Minister Aceng’s contributions in two years as Lira City Woman MP

LIRA, (UG): In a space of just two years in office as Lira City Woman MP, Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng...

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PICTORIAL: How Afrigo Band celebrated their 48th Anniversary at Kampala Sheraton

By Nakamya Shamim KAMPALA, (UG): Uganda’s oldest musical group Afrigo Band on Saturday, August 5th August 2023 celebrated 48 years of undisputed...

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Back with a bang: Dr Celestine Barigye’s return marvels Ugandans

By Halson Kagure Across the country especially in western Uganda, the mood remains jovial as masses continue to celebrate the return of...

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Police still stuck with four bodies of Kasese school attack

KASESE, UGANDA: The police forensics department is still stuck with four bodies of the Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School attack by the suspected...

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Why each vote could cost Shs 50,000 in Uganda’s most expensive election ever

“This story was originally published by The Independent” By Ronald Musoke There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general...

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Tragedy as truck carrying 100 passengers to wedding overturns

The Police in Marsabit County Saturday registered a tragic accident along a lorry ferrying close to 100 people to a wedding ferried...

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Witch doctor detained for raping patient in ritual cleansing ceremony

JINJA, UGANDA: Police in Jinja City have pledged to make serious operations in the area against sexual harassment which is becoming rampant,...

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Police arrest key suspect in Kilwanyi murder case

MUBENDE, UGANDA: The Territorial Police in Mubende have arrested one Tumusiime Benjamin, a crucial suspect linked to a murder case in Kilwanyi...

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50-year-old patient commits suicide at Jinja Hospital

JINJA, UGANDA: Police at Jinja City together with authorities at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital are actively investigating a case of suspected suicide...