Uganda Politics Archives

Hoima herdsmen use district headquarters to graze animals

On a daily basis, several herdsmen flock to the district headquarters which seats on a 10-acre piece of land in Kasingo cell,...

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Landlord sues Bukomansimbi RDC, LC V chairperson over inciting his tenants

The duo is being accused by David Ssenfuka of illegally interfering in the administration of his estate and inciting his tenants against...

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MPs order Arua officials investigated for paying salary to 15 ghost staff

They are the chief administrative officer (CAO) Jude Mark Bukenya, principal human resource officer Israel Echoku, and former CAO, Donath Eswelu.

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EC suspends women council elections over lack of funds

In February, the Electoral Commission issued a roadmap detailing the various activities to be conducted under the programme for elections of women...

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Minister calls for concerted efforts to avert refugee, IDP crisis in Africa

Mulimba, noting Uganda currently hosts more than 1.58 million refugees, has called for strong international support for refugees and host communities in...

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Court orders fresh elections in Busongora South constituency

In 2021, the Electoral Commission declared Mujungu, who ran on the National Resistance Movement-NRM party ticket, the winner of Busongora South parliamentary...

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Schools without UNEB centres will not transmit learners’ assessments: Odongo

Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director revealed this development to Uganda Radio Network-URN on Wednesday.

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Thousands turn up for UPDF recruitment in Soroti

Early this month, the UPDF announced the nationwide recruitment of 10,000 people to serve in the regular and specialized departments of the...

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Boda bodas defy KCCA, return to non-motorised transport corridor

Last month, KCCA evicted boda bodas off the street in an effort to de-congest the corridor and enforce its proper usage. More...

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6 police officers arrested over Bebe Cool, Capt. Namara saga

Trouble started at the City bar in Ntinda on Saturday evening when Capt. Namara scratched Bebe Cool’s car in the parking lot,...

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President Museveni agrees to lift ban on DGF

In a press statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni made the commitment yesterday in Kampala while meeting the Danish Minister...

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Internal Affairs ministry downplays medical insurance for migrant workers

Simon Mundeyi said that the ministry does not think that medical insurance is a solution to the several incidents in which Ugandans,...

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Kibalama claims NUP leadership, opens parallel offices

The group has warned the Kamwokya-based NUP leadership under Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobiwine to desist from using NUP party symbols, colors, stamps,...

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Former Uganda Airlines CEO arrested for snubbing IGG summons

“Muleya has been arrested and charged with the offense of failure to attend before the Inspectorate of Government when so ordered,” reads...

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URA to impose VAT on Facebook, Netflix

Collection of VAT from these companies is starting effective 1st July 2022, and will focus on all electronic service providers. These include...

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UTB unveils the Explore Uganda brand at CHOGM 2022 in Kigali

Ahead of the official opening ceremony, on June 19, the Uganda High Commission- Kigali and UTB hosted a Uganda Night at the...

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Human Rights Commission calls for law on minimum wage to reduce labor export

The call is contained in the 24th annual report on the status of Human Rights and Freedom in Uganda for the year...

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MPs urged to develop capacity for effective oversight

Members of Parliament have been urged to seize available opportunities within the legislature in a bid to shape their oversight role and...

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Gen Katumba wants coordinated rescue services on lakes and rivers

He says agencies should support Marine Police and get involved whenever there are incidents and accidents on water bodies because more lives...

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Another LC escapes gun attack in Karamoja

The victims were traveling on a Motorcycle reg. No.UES 085Q, Bajaj along Abim- Kotido road at kapus village, Lokomebu parish, Kotido Sub...

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AIGP OCHOM: Stop abusing body guards

According to Ocom, they have come up with policies to guide both the dignitaries and the Police guards on their daily activities.