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589Lawyer Mabirizi remanded over abusive attacks on Chief Justice Zeija, Ssekaana
Buganda Road Court has remanded lawyer Male Mabirizi on charges of hate speech and malicious information over alleged social media attacks on...
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606AG smuggled appeal to keep me jailed, Kazinda tells Supreme Court
Former OPM accountant Geoffrey Kazinda has accused the Attorney General of fraudulently filing a late Supreme Court appeal to block his release,...
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772World Wetlands Day: Cultural institutions urged to champion wetland conservation
Cultural institutions worldwide have been urged to lead wetland conservation efforts, with experts highlighting wetlands as vital carbon sinks and cultural heritage...
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1.1KFDC’s Ndhoga moves to court to challenge NUP’s victory in Bugweri LCV polls
Former FDC candidate Ibrahim Ndhoga has announced plans to challenge the election of NUP’s Hamidu Kimark as Bugweri LCV chair, citing alleged...
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656Pedestrian killed in Zombo truck accident
A pedestrian died on the spot on Monday morning after he was knocked down by a truck in Abanga Sub-County, Zombo District,...
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637ONC boss Namyalo pledges swift empowerment as ghetto youths decry blocked access to govt programmes
ONC Manager, SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has pledged swift empowerment for ghetto youths from Makindye, Katwe and Kisenyi after they petitioned her...
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610Experts raise alarm over decline in boys completing primary school education
A child rights organisation has warned that declining primary school completion rates among boys in Uganda require urgent, data-driven action to prevent...
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781Zero Failures: How Ntungamo, Kisoro topped 2025 PLE countrywide
Ntungamo and Kisoro municipalities posted zero failures in the 2025 PLE, with strong Division One results credited to sustained reforms, teacher teamwork...
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513Bugisu NRM leaders urged to focus on service delivery, poverty fight after election victory
NRM leaders in Bugisu have been urged to prioritise service delivery, accountability and poverty alleviation following the party’s strong showing in the...
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553India cracks down on passport confiscation by its employers in Uganda
India has warned employers in Uganda against confiscating workers’ passports, saying the practice is illegal and exploitative, as New Delhi orders missions...
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905I won’t apologise for supporting independents – says Todwong after NRM lose Gulu mayoral seat
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong says he will not apologise for backing independent candidates in Gulu City, blaming indecision by party flag...
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814LCI chairperson, two others arrested over theft of 50 govt mosquito nets
Police in Lira City have arrested a local council chairperson and two others over the alleged theft of 50 government mosquito nets...
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705From Sunday school to academic giant: Pallisa’s Kings Kids dominates PLE rankings again
Kings Kids Nursery and Primary School, which started as a Sunday school class in Pallisa, has topped district PLE rankings again, producing...
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573LIST: Judiciary sets up 8 Court of Appeal circuits to ease case backlog
The Judiciary has rolled out eight Court of Appeal circuits across Uganda to decongest Kampala, reduce case backlog and cut the cost...
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961NRM’s Nameere declared Masaka City Woman MP after tense vote recount
Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe has declared NRM’s Justine Nameere Masaka City Woman MP-elect after a tense court-ordered vote recount that overturned...
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1.0KMinister Balaam backs Kadama municipality bid, urges youth discipline
Minister Balaam Barugahara has pledged to champion the elevation of Kadama to municipality status while addressing Bugwere students in Kibuku, urging youth...
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1.5KLatest polls puts Diana Kampe at 71% lead in National Youth MP race
Nationwide January 2026 youth polls place Diana Ampaire Kampe at 71 percent support in the National Female Youth MP race, opening a...
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962Nebbi civil servants threaten strike over delayed January salaries
Nebbi District civil servants have threatened to strike over delayed January 2026 salaries, accusing the Chief Administrative Officer of blocking payments amid...
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809Govt injects over Shs370m to address water dam crisis in Nebbi
Uganda's Government has injected Shs371 million through UNCDF to construct water dams in Kucwiny Sub-county, Nebbi District, aiming to address water shortages...
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774Alur chiefs rally behind ‘Minimum Agenda 2026’ to end violence against women
The Alur Kingdom has launched its Minimum Agenda 2026 to tackle violence against women and girls, reinforcing royal directives on gender justice,...
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1.0KObua accuses UPC’s Akena of sabotage in Ajuri poll defeat
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua says UPC President Jimmy Akena allegedly orchestrated a calculated political sabotage to oust him during the...
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2.7KLIST: Kabojja, Green Hill among top 10 Kampala schools without 4-in-4 aggregate in 2025 PLE
Several top Kampala primary schools, including Kabojja Junior School, Kampala Parents, and Greenhill Academy, failed to register a single aggregate 4 in...
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716Lango Diocese to hold Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira
Lango Diocese will host Janani Luwum memorial lectures in Lira as the Church of Uganda renews its call for moral courage, justice...
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1.2KJoy as Kampala Parents School posts impressive performance in 2025 PLE
Kampala Parents School has once again posted a strong performance in the 2025 PLE as early results spark celebrations among pupils, parents...