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522OP-EDWhen the Ban Sleeps: Uganda’s cosmetics regulation and the imperative of relentless enforcement
This Op-Ed examines Uganda’s 2023 cosmetics ban on hydroquinone and mercury products, questioning enforcement gaps and calling for sustained regulation to protect...
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1.0KNationalSupreme Court clears way for Museveni swearing-in after petition withdrawal
The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of a presidential election petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 victory, clearing the way for his swearing-in...
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776Big StoryMolly Katanga has case to answer in husband’s murder – rules Court
The High Court in Kampala has ruled that Molly Katanga has a case to answer in the 2023 murder of her husband...
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501NewsMan, 57, killed in suspected domestic assault in Luuka
Police in Luuka District are hunting for a man accused of fatally assaulting his 57-year-old father following a suspected land and sugarcane...
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654NewsDeath toll rises to four in Nyagak River tragedy as search continues
The death toll in the Nyagak River taxi accident in Zombo District has risen to four after three more bodies were retrieved,...
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759CourtCouple remanded over alleged sacrifice of 5-year-old girl in Luuka
A witch doctor and his wife have been remanded by Iganga Grade One Magistrate over the alleged kidnapping and ritual killing of...
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903FeaturesHow Gilbert Kwizera’s Haven is keeping cancer patients in treatment through Charity Foundation
Gilbert Kevin Jimmy Kwizera’s Cancer Charity Foundation is helping Ugandan cancer patients remain in treatment by providing accommodation, meals and support near...
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359NationalWorld Braille Day 2026: UNAB pushes for inclusive learning, subsidized braille devices
Uganda National Association of the Blind marked World Braille Day 2026 by calling on government to subsidize assistive devices and expand access...
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441CrimePolice probe mysterious death of 53 cattle in Greater Bushenyi
Police in Greater Bushenyi are investigating the mysterious death of 53 cattle amid allegations that suspects administered hot water at night before...
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829CourtDFCU Bank ordered to release customer’s Shs80m in two-year freeze saga
The High Court has ordered DFCU Bank to unfreeze a customer’s Shs80 million account, ruling the two-year restriction unlawful and in breach...
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482OP-EDLC I & II elections must reset Uganda’s governance foundation
Uganda’s upcoming LC I and LC II elections present a critical opportunity to strengthen grassroots governance, restore accountability, and rebuild the foundation...
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557FootballFUFA Women Elite League returns as 17 teams battle for Super League promotion
The 2025/2026 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Elite League kicks off Saturday Feb 28 with 17 teams competing across two groups for...
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656CrimeSuspects arrested over robbery die in police custody, postmortem cites blood clots
Police in Gulu City have confirmed the death of two suspects arrested over the recent violent attacks on businesses along Cemetery Road,...
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833NationalLicensed devices to track music usage under new copyright system
URSB is reviewing a new Copyright Management System that will require licensed devices to track music usage in entertainment venues, radio and...
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834SportsRwenzori Marathon secures World Athletics label, qualifies for Oceans Marathon
Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has secured World Athletics Label Road Race status, becoming East Africa’s first recognised global road race and...
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960National2025 UCE performance signals academic comeback for Namasagali College
Namasagali Old Students Association has praised improved 2025 UCE results, citing strong gains in sciences and languages as momentum builds to revive...
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1.9KBig StoryAfter street vendors, KCCA moots plan to evict boda bodas from Kampala
KCCA plans to ban passenger boda bodas from Kampala CBD under a new transport regulatory plan that will cap riders at 27,870,...
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509BusinessURSB unveils 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at UVRI
URSB has launched the 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at Uganda Virus Research Institute, boosting access to patent services, IP training...
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399NewsONC education monitoring reveals mixed fortunes for govt-aided schools
ONC Education monitoring visits reveal staffing shortages and poor PLE performance in Nebbi primary schools, while highlighting UPE-driven infrastructure improvements at Zibondo...
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538CrimeOne dead, another injured in URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba
One man succumbed to bullet injuries while another was left critically injured during a URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba. Police say investigations...
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444NationalFinland commits UGX 1.7bn to Ongwen victims, challenges world to back reparations
Finland has committed €400,000 (UGX 1.7bn) to support ICC-ordered reparations for victims of former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen, becoming the first country...
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555NationalUWA cuts gorilla permit fees to $600 for low season
Uganda Wildlife Authority has reduced low-season gorilla permit prices from $800 to $600 and unveiled new tourism products including a glass bridge...
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766Big StoryOver 28,300 ex-rebels pardoned since 1986 – Amnesty Commission
Uganda’s Amnesty Commission has pardoned over 28,340 former insurgents since 1986, including LRA and ADF fighters, while reintegrating thousands into communities across...
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438NationalONC’s Namyalo calls for prison reform, seeks presidential mercy as Ramadan gift to Muslims
Hajjat Namyalo Wednesday delivered Ramadan relief to Muslim inmates at Kitalya Prison and pledged to petition President Museveni for possible clemency for...
