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1.6KNIRA 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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2.3KAcholi 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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967Bugisu 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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2.0KKizito 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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1.8KMuseveni, 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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1.9KWho 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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3.6KArts 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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3.2KEXPLAINER: 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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998Oyam 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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1.1KHeroes 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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1.7KMaj 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...
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1.3KMuseveni to grace special mass for Popes Francis, Leo XIV and Martyr Gonzaga in Kaliro
Kaliro, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni is expected to grace a historic religious event at Bugonza Catholic Parish in Kaliro District next month...
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1.5KEx-Minister Bakoko back to contest for Ayivu East MP seat
Arua, Uganda: Former Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Zoe Bakoko Bakoru, who fled into exile in 2007 amid controversy...
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1.9KKabale school closed after pupils suffer ‘demonic attacks’ linked to teacher
The school, founded by the Catholic Church under St. Kizito Maziba Parish in the Diocese of Kabale, had earlier convened a spiritual...
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2.3KKey suspect accused of defrauding Shs90m from US-based investor Kamira arrested
Ugandan-American tech investor Gloria Kamira welcomed a breakthrough in the fraud case after police arrested a key suspect linked to a syndicate...
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2.2KKamuli woman arrested for attempting to cut off husband’s genitals
Kamuli, Uganda: Police in Kamuli District are holding a 40-year-old woman for allegedly attempting to murder her husband by mutilating his genitals...
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2.8KInside Gen Saleh’s public salute to Museveni, CDF Muhoozi: More than a family praise?
Kampala, Uganda: President Museveni’s young brother, Caleb Akandwanaho, popularly known as Gen Salim Saleh, Friday paid glowing tribute to the Ugandan leader...
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1.2KUmukuka lauds media, police, schools for heroic welcome after U.S. return
Mbale City, Uganda: The Umukuka III of the Bamasaaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, has extended heartfelt appreciation to media houses, schools,...
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1.4KEng Jonard Asiimwe joins NRM CEC race, vows to champion mindset change and policy discipline
Hoima, Uganda: Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, a seasoned energy sector professional and the current National Resistance Movement Chairman for Hoima City, has officially...
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5.1KBabu’s Final Battle: Family reveals exact cause of death at Rubaga mass
Babu, 48, reportedly battled the undiagnosed condition for years until his body finally gave way in late April while on a trip...