Daily Express

Iganga parents urged to utilise UPE, USE as schools reopen

Iganga ONC coordinator Buyinza Abdulrahim has urged parents to utilise government free education programmes as schools reopen for Term One 2026, warning...

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Crime

Police arrest 95 suspects in Kira anti-crime crackdown

Joint security operations in Kira Municipality and Kira Road policing areas have resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects as police intensify...

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UCC bans media from disputing election results on air

UCC has warned broadcasters against using radio and TV platforms to dispute declared election results, saying only courts can handle election disputes...

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Gen Muhoozi names Tumwebaze, Karugire, Muwumba MK Fund administrators

CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Frank Tumwebaze, Edwin Karugire and Col. Christopher Muwumba to administer the Shs1bn MK Fund targeting wealth...

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‘The Calls Have Gone Silent’: Nyanjura reflects on life outside politics as Deputy Lord Mayor reign ends

Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura has reflected on political loss and fading influence following her defeat in the Mwenge parliamentary elections.

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Kiryandongo breaks ground for Shs480m staff canteen project

Kiryandongo District has launched construction of a Shs482m modern staff canteen to improve employee welfare and enhance efficiency in public service delivery.

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Umukuka has not endorsed any Bugisu MP for Speakership, says Masiga

The Bugisu Cultural Institution has denied endorsing any Bugisu MPs for Speaker or Deputy Speaker, saying the Umukuka is constitutionally barred from...

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Bahá’í Faith explore partnership with Alur Kingdom on community development

The Bahá’í Faith has opened talks with the Alur Kingdom on a potential partnership to promote family-centred community development initiatives in West...

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Crime

APAC: Seven-month-old baby found dead, buried in suspected ritual sacrifice

Police in Apac District are investigating the suspected murder of a seven-month-old baby whose body was found half-buried in Apac Municipality, sparking...

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World News

Commonwealth law ministers meet in Fiji amid concerns over eroding rule of law

Commonwealth law ministers Monday opened their 2026 meeting in Fiji with calls to strengthen the rule of law, warning against its erosion...

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Health

Uganda makes sickle cell screening mandatory at child birth

Uganda has launched a nationwide mandatory newborn sickle cell screening programme to reduce preventable deaths and improve early care for children diagnosed...

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Three family members killed in fatal collision on Nebbi–Arua highway

Three members of the same family were killed in a fatal collision involving a Link Bus and a motorcycle on the Nebbi–Arua...

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Business

Uganda’s Quiet Billionaire: Why Tycoon Sudhir lets assets, not tweets, do the talking

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has built one of Uganda’s most powerful business empires by staying silent in public, letting assets, not tweets, define...

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MP-Elect Acuda supports top Maruzi PLE pupils with school requirements

Maruzi County MP-elect Peter Obong Acuda has supported 30 top PLE candidates with mattresses, boxes and books to ease their transition to...

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Pallisa CAO orders schools to open on time, warns against wasting term days

Pallisa Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Majeme Alex has ordered all schools to open on February 10, 2026, warning against delays that waste...

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Concern as Zombo records nearly 4,000 teenage pregnancies in one year

Zombo District has recorded 3,896 teenage pregnancies in one year, pushing its adolescent pregnancy rate above Uganda’s national average and alarming leaders.

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Budaka: How police sniffer dog tracked cattle theft suspect within hours

A police sniffer dog cracked a cattle theft case in Budaka, leading officers to a hidden slaughter site and the prime suspect...

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Museveni, EC say Kasibante must pay costs to withdraw election petition

President Museveni and Attorney General have told the Supreme Court they do not oppose Robert Kasibante’s bid to withdraw his election petition,...

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Basketball

Victoria University shines bright as She Cros, Crocs make perfect start to 2026 NBL campaign

Victoria University is up and running in the 2026 NBL season, with both the She Crocs and Crocs opening their campaigns with...

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Uganda Politics

‘Tuko Pamoja’: PLU’s Kanyesigye vows unity after Female Youth MP victory

National Female Youth MP-elect Mercy Kanyesigye has pledged inclusive leadership after winning the seat at National Youth Council elections held last week...

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Basketball

Big wins, tight finishes cloud 2026 NBL season opener

The 2026 NBL season kicked off over the weekend with statement wins from City Oilers, UCU Lady Canons and Rezlife Saints among...

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Crime

Four arrested for impersonating First Daughter Natasha in online scams

Police have arrested four suspects accused of impersonating First Daughter Natasha Karugire on social media to defraud victims, as cybercrime cases surge...

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