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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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Dominic Ongwen hires new defense lawyer

Ayena withdrew from further representing Ongwen at the global court. The Ugandan lawyer had been Ongwen’s lead defense lawyer since his appointment...

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Current Affairs

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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Minister reinstates evicted kibanja holder

It is alleged that the landlord identified as Benjamin Walakira evicted Namirembe and slashed her crops from her 4-acre piece of land...

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Experts call for an end to non-tariff barriers, tax exemptions

The clashes between the Democratic Republic of Congo government and rebels are already causing trade disruptions between the country and Rwanda and...

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Current Affairs

Cabinet okays vaccination of learners aged 12-17

The learners will be vaccinated using the Pfizer vaccine which has been approved by both the US Center for Disease Control and...

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Twaweza report warns of sharp rise in cost of living

According to the latest report by Twaweza’s Sauti za Wanainchi, market prices for staple foods have risen sharply approaching levels of 2017...

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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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Current Affairs

Congestion takes toll on Arua hospital neonatal unit

The unit was designed to accommodate only 16 babies, especially those born before 28 weeks of gestation and those who are deemed...

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Hoima district battles fresh outbreak of scabies

Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease that spreads through skin contact.

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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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Crime

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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Opposition reflect on first session of the 11th Parliament

Led by Mathias Mpuuga, the Opposition took a stock count of their achievements during a press briefing at Parliament on Monday.

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UN says refugee situation in Uganda dire as world marks refugee day

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Uganda Joel Boutroue described the situation as dire, according to a tweet by...

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Tororo residents decry emissions from Simba cement factory

The cement factory has been discharging dust and fumes in the air for a couple of months polluting the environment including water...

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Tree adoption Uganda holds Run4Climate run to restore degraded forests

The run was held under the theme, “Protect, Restore and Conserve,” with an aim to raise funds to grow 100,000 trees and...

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Crime

Four detained over supply of weed laced cookies in school

The four have allegedly been making deliveries in schools in Kira municipality, Wakiso district, Bugolobi, Kulambiro, and other parts of Kampala district.

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Africa News

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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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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Crime

400 inmates enroll for plea bargaining at prison camp

The beneficiaries include 115 capital offenders from Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Nwoya, Amuru, and Patongo who are accused of rape, aggravated defilement,...