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1.3KNRM Diaspora Youths back President Museveni’s 2026 Re-election Bid
Kampala, Uganda: A group of over 500 youths affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) living abroad have declared full support...
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2.8KAcholi leaders accused of bribery as balalo eviction stalls after deadline passing
Gulu City, Uganda: After over a week since the deadline for Balalo herdsmen to leave northern Uganda expired, tension is rising in...
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Students property destroyed as fire guts dormitory at Budaka school
Budaka, Uganda: A fire outbreak early Tuesday morning at Namengo Boys Primary School in Budaka District caused extensive property damage but left...
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782Bugisu PM Paul Mwambu off to China to rally Bamasaaba in Diaspora
Entebbe, Uganda: Bugisu Cultural Institution Prime Minister, Dr. Paul Mwambu, has departed for China on official duty, where he will combine government...
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1.2KEx-minister Muloni, Nandudu face off in Bulambuli NRM Primaries
Bulambuli, Uganda: Former Energy Minister and incumbent Woman MP for Bulambuli, Eng. Irene Muloni and newcomer Jackline Nandudu are set for a...
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1.7KTaxi operators declare nationwide strike over ‘harsh’ Auto EPS fines, demand halt and review
Kampala, Uganda: Taxi drivers and operators have declared a nationwide strike starting Monday, June 16, 2025, should the government refuse to suspend...
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2.7KWhat next for Kadaga as Busoga NRM delegates back rival Among for CEC
Iganga, Uganda: A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders and delegates from the Busoga sub-region Tuesday endorsed Speaker Anita Among for...
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881Minister Amongi urges global unity for Labour rights, social justice at Geneva Conference
Geneva, Switzerland: Uganda’s Gender, Labour and Social Development Minister, Hon. Betty Amongi Ongom, has called on global leaders to prioritize social justice,...
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1.5KGold Ikyiriza fronts independent Youth Ministry in bid for National Female Youth MP
Kampala, Uganda: The ruling National Resistance Movement youth member, Gold Ikyiriza, has declared her official bid and candidature for the position of...
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1.5KNIRA staff warned against extortion in mass National ID renewal exercise
“Any staff found extorting money from residents will face legal consequences,” warned Oyam Deputy RDC Richard Tabaro, as the mass National ID...
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1.7KLawyer Twebaze remanded to Luzira for defrauding U.S firm Shs2.2b in fake MAAIF deal
Kampala, Uganda: Kampala-based lawyer, Drake Twebaze, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges related to a fraudulent scheme that reportedly fleeced...
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1.2KEmyooga boss Ritah Namuwenge joins Mbale Woman MP Race on NRM ticket
Mbale City, Uganda: The National Coordinator for Emyooga and PDM consultant for Eastern Region, Ms Ritah Namuwenge, has officially joined the race...
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2.2KAcholi leaders reject Museveni’s Balaalo eviction order, demand verification first
Gulu, Uganda: Local leaders in the Acholi sub-region have strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent directive ordering the eviction of balaalo herdsmen...
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916Bugisu NRM Youth form regional caucus to champion youth agenda
Mbale City, Uganda: Youth leaders from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party across the Bugisu sub-region have installed a new regional...
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1.9KKizito officially picks NRM forms for Kampala Lord Mayor primaries, vows to oust Lukwago in 2026
Kampala, Uganda: Youth empowerment advocate Kizito Moses Nsubuga, Tuesday officially joined the race to become Kampala’s next Lord Mayor after picking interest...
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1.7KMuseveni, Maama Janet renew National IDs, rally Ugandans to take part
President Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet have successfuly renewed their National IDs at Nakasero, and urged citizens to follow suit for...
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1.8KWho pays the EPS fines? Car owners or drivers?
Kampala, Uganda: The rollout of Uganda’s Automated Express Penalty Scheme (EPS) has triggered confusion and resistance among motorists, vehicle loan firms, and...
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3.5KArts teachers declare strike over salary gap, demand same pay as Science colleagues
Kampala, Uganda: At least 10,000 teachers of Arts and Humanities in Ugandan public schools and training institutions on Tuesday declared a nationwide...
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3.1KEXPLAINER: Speed zones, traffic fines drivers must know as EPS hits hard
With EPS enforcement now real and automated, the age of manual discretion is over, Uganda’s roads are now under 24/7 digital surveillance,...
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954Oyam locals demand national recognition of Northern Uganda heroes
Oyam, Uganda: Residents of Oyam District have voiced strong concerns over the consistent lack of national recognition for individuals from Northern Uganda...
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1.0KHeroes Day: Museveni honors war veterans, vows stronger support and rural security
Lyantonde, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has pledged intensified support for war veterans and renewed efforts to curb rural insecurity as Uganda marked...
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1.6KMaj Gen Kulayigye resumes duties as Defence Spokesperson
Kampala, Uganda: Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye has resumed his role as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) spokesperson following a reported ‘sick...
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1.6KMP Kaala blames political rivals for chaos at Pallisa Women’s Day event
MP Kaala Kevin Ojinga accuses her political rivals of orchestrating chaos during the district’s belated Women’s Day celebrations, saying the incident was...
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1.5KAgule County race heats up as aspirant Okello denies collusion with incumbent MP Ochwa
Pallisa, Uganda: Agule County MP aspirant Mr. Okello Herbert has dismissed claims that his bid is being used to fragment support in...