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Muhakanizi’s body arrives home ahead of Sunday burial

The body of the former Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi has this morning arrived in Uganda after spending over a week...

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Prince Nakibinge calls for budget increase to city roads

Prince Nakibinge also cautioned road users against reckless driving since human behavior is the main cause of road crashes.

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Kabale Muslims condemn homosexuality, corruption in Eid-Al-Fitr message

Muslims in Kabale District have used today’s celebrations of Eid al-Fitr to pray for peace, economic stability, and condemn the homosexual and...

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UPDF recruits warned against corruption, indiscipline

While presiding over the pass-out ceremony of 317 officers at the Non-Commissioned academy in Jinja Main barracks, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu the...

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Late Muhakanizi’s body to arrive on Saturday

The body of the former Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi will be repatriated to Uganda tomorrow, Saturday, April 22, 2023.

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OPM hit by fresh multi-billion refugee scandal

Thousands of fake refugees have been detected in registration records for camps in northern Uganda, a setback for efforts to improve the...

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‘Big fish’ like Nabbanja in Iron Sheets Scandal should be forced to resign – MP Kamara

Dr Kamara revealed his dissatisfaction while attending today's prayers during Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Kirigime main mosque in Kabale municipality.

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UBOS ED Chris Mukiza speaks out on exit reports, ‘I am still in charge’

Dr Mukiza when contacted on Friday said he was appointed to his position on March 30, 2019, meaning his five-year contract ends...

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I&M Bank, Al-Waasi Charity partner to give back to Bweyogere Muslims

Annette Nakiyaga, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at I&M Bank said the bank is committed to making the different communities...

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NCHE closes seven Team University study centres over non-accreditation

The learning centres found in Mbale, Iganga, Rukungiri, Hoima, Ntungamo, Fort Portal and Lira had not been accredited to conduct teaching and...

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Police burst Kawempe motorcycle theft racket, six arrested

Owoyesigyire said that during the search operation, police recovered several stolen items, including number plates, side mirrors, and number plate guards.

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DETAILED: Inside the NRM Caucus that saw Museveni return the Anti-Gay Bill to parliament

Museveni congratulated the MPs for their stand on homosexuality and agreed to sign bill into law once a few changes are made...

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UPDF contigent donates food items to DR Congo Muslims

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces operating under the East African Community Regional Force (UGACON-EACRF) for peacekeeping mission on Thursday, April 20 donated...

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Museveni declines to sign Anti-Homosexuality Bill, returns it to parliament

According to a tweet shared by Mr Dombo, one of the resolutions the party agreed on is to send the bill back...

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Muslims to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr on Friday

Eid is celebrated across the world as Muslim faithful mark the end of the 30-day fasting period in the month of Ramathan.

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Institute of Petroleum Studies attains degree awarding status

The status attained now allows the institution to train and award Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Oil and Gas, Environmental Health and...

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Museveni donates sh300m court reward from Monitor to build NRM offices

The High Court in November 2022 directed Daily Monitor to pay shs300 million in damages to President Museveni after the publication run...

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Minister Lugoloobi granted sh10m cash bail

Lugoloobi was also ordered to surrender his diplomatic passport and his sureties asked to pay each UGX 100 million in non-cash for...

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Dr Yona Baguma Appointed new NARO Director General

Minister Tumwebaze confirmed the appointment in a Thursday tweet and said Dr Baguma replaces Dr Ambrose Agona who retires on April 21,...

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Gov’t declares Friday public holiday for Eid-al-Fitr celebrations

This was disclosed in an official announcement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Ms Catherine Bitarakwate dated Thursday, April 20,...

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Kigezi leaders task gov’t on tarmacking tourism roads

Some of the roads in question include Kisoro-Nyarusiza-Muhabuura Road which connects to Mgahinga national park, Kisoro - Rubuguri Road which connects to...