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Brig Gen. Felix Kulaigye appointed UPDF Spokesperson

Brig Kulayigye returns for the second stint as UPDF and Ministry of Defence spokesperson, having served in the same position between 2005...

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Former Kapchorwa District Boss Chepkurui Songhor dead at 69

The deceased is hailed by Sebei-Region leaders for playing a key role in fighting against poverty through advocacy and promotion of education.

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BREAKING: Former Ethics Minister Fr. Simon Lokodo dies at 64

Fr. Lokodo passed on this morning in Geneva Switzerland according to a brief announcement by the Uganda Human Rights Commission - UHRC...

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Two UPDF Soldiers Killed by Truck in Malaba – Jinja Highway Accident

Traffic police spokesperson ASP Faridah Nampiima confirmed the accident and said the truck driver was on the run, but more details would...

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Maj Gen. Tumusiime Katsigazi appointed new Deputy Inspector General of Police

In a related development, the President has also renewed the contract of Dr. Johnson Byabashaija as the Commissioner-General of the Uganda Prisons.

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Gen. Kandiho ‘sacked’ as CMI Boss, replaced by Maj Gen. Birungi

Abel Kandiho's 'sacking' comes just days after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the UDF Land Forces Commander's recent visit to Rwanda for a highly...

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Bank of Uganda Governor Prof Emmanuel Mutebile Dies in Nairobi

Mutebile, 72, passed away this Sunday morning at Nairobi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya where he has been hospitalized recently.

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JUST IN: Bars, Concerts allowed to operate, Curfew lifted in phased reopening of economy

RWAKITURA, UGANDA: President Museveni has directed that bars, music concerts, stadiums and cinemas will be allowed to operate again in January as...

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NRM’s Andrew Muwonge declared new Kayunga LC5 Chairperson

KAYUNGA, UGANDA: The Kayunga District Electoral Officer Ms. Jennifer Kobutungi on Friday morning declared National Ruling Movement – NRM Candidate Andrew Muwonge...

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Education Ministry Releases 2022/23 Academic Year Calendar ahead of full schools reopening

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Ministry of Education and Sports has Wednesday released a roadmap for Primary, Secondary and Technical/ Farm schools and Community...

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Bishop Paul Ssemogerere appointed new Archbishop of Kampala

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Pope Francis VI has appointed Bishop Dr. Paul Ssemogere as the new Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese. Bishop Ssemogerere, 64, has...

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Uganda confirms 9 cases of new Omicron Covid variant

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Uganda become the latest African nation to confirm the existence of the new Omicron covid-19 variant with nine (9) cases...

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Manchester United Appoint Ralf Rangnick as Interim Manager

Ragnick replaces Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer who was sacked on November 21 after three successive league defeats to Watford, rivals Manchester City, and...

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Global concern grows as more countries confirm new Omicron Covid-19 variant cases

New cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected around the world, with two cases reported in Australia, as more countries try...

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Five injured as building collapses in Bweyogerere

KAMPALA, UGANDA: A three-storied building under construction has collapsed in Bweyogerere along the Kampala Jinja highway, injuring five people. According to eyewitnesses,...

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Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi appointed new Uganda’s Supreme Mufti

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The leadership of the Kibuli Muslim faction has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi as the new Supreme Mufti of Uganda replacing...

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VIDEO: CCTV Footage shows how suicide bomber blew himself near CPS in Kampala

KAMPALA, UGANDA; Police CCTV footage has emerged showing how a suicide blew himself in a bomb blast that hit the city center...

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Tension grips Kampala City after Twin Bomb Blasts

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Uganda’s Capital, Kampala has on Tuesday been gripped with tension and panic following two suspected bomb blasts that went off at...

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SEMBABULE: 13-year-old girl beheaded in brutal murder

SEMBABULE, UGANDA: Police in Sembabule are investigating circumstances under which unknown assailants attacked a 13-year-old girl and beheaded her. Violah Nangoba, a...

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NUP’s Nambassa Shamim elected Makerere University Guild President

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The National Unity Platform (NUP)’s Nambassa Shamim has been declared the 87th Guild President of Makerere University after collecting a...