Uganda Politics Archives

Attorney General defends gov’t decision on coffee deal

Henry Byansi and Micheal Aboneka petitioned the High Court in April 2022 challenging the agreement signed by Ramathan Ggoobi

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Government to protect Sacco savers’ deposits

The SACCO Savings Protection Fund is aimed at mainly compensating the savers once a SACCO goes bankrupt or fails to pay its...

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Makerere suspends 4 NUP chapter members over demonstration

In his June 27th suspension letter, Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe accuses the students of engaging in acts of demonstration when...

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Katikkiro Mayiga cautions gov’t on teachers’ strike

While addressing the Buganda Lukiiko on Monday, Mayiga said that Arts teachers are equally important to the nation as those of Sciences

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NUP faults EC for suspending women council elections

According to NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi, the suspension of the women council and committee elections may be a well-orchestrated plan by the...

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Hospitals urged to reserve 10 beds for critical Covid-19 patients as cases rise

The decision was made as new cases were averaging 120 per day creating fear that the country could see a new surge...

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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,...