All posts tagged "featured"
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786NationalSecurity forces vow tough action as Apaa land conflict turns deadly
Authorities say efforts are now being intensified to restore stability in Apaa, with security deployments, community engagement, and administrative interventions all being...
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1.1KBig StoryGgaba Daycare Murder: Legal body wants mobile court trial halted over fair hearing concerns
In a protest note dated April 13, ULS argues that the ongoing proceedings at Ggaba Community Church grounds violate fundamental fair trial...
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978Big StoryGgaba Murder Trial: Caretaker says suspect posed as samaritan access daycare and stab toddlers
Prosecution Witness, Phoebe Namutebi, a caretaker at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, testified in court, recounting her first interaction with the...
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711FeaturesOrombi slams skin bleaching practice, urges pride in natural beauty
The Archbishop linked the growing trend of skin lightening to both spiritual and health risks, warning that many people, especially women and...
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727NationalMuseveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy
“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...
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1.6KBig StorySuspect Okello pleads not guilty of killing four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare
Before entering his plea, Okello briefly requested to consult with his state-appointed lawyers. Following the consultation, the court proceeded to read out...
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775News‘I Am Not Sick’: Tumwebaze defends weight loss, says new looks are intentional
In a message shared on X, Tumwebaze said he had received numerous “quick recovery” messages from friends and supporters concerned about his...
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1.2KBig StoryLaw Society warns Ggaba murder trial risks breaching right to fair hearing
The ULS argues that such an atmosphere risks violating Article 28 of the Constitution, which guarantees every accused person the right to...
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861NationalMuseveni backs revival of wooden cookware after safety tests confirm zero toxicity
In a directive issued March 27, 2026, the President confirmed that a scientific assessment by the government’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear...
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1.4KBig StoryInside Museveni meeting with Iran envoy Majid Saffar at Kyankwanzi
The talks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with Iran actively expanding its footprint in East Africa through partnerships...
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720FeaturesPICTORIAL: Kabaka Birthday Run draws over 130,000 in push to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
This year’s theme, “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030,” placed emphasis...
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1.4KBig StoryULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting
Speaking at the NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni stated that some legislators who had been charged with corruption were pardoned after...
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1.2KNationalInside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times
President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.
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965Big StoryEx-Minister Nandutu jailed 4 years, barred from public office over Iron sheets scandal
In its sentencing, the court affirmed that Nandutu unlawfully received and held 2,000 iron sheets that had been procured under a government...
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2.4KFeaturedInside Ruparelia Group’s multi-billion Paradise Island Resort ahead of June opening
The beach is expected to serve as a central attraction, offering guests a curated waterfront experience designed to combine relaxation, scenic views,...
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2.8KBig StorySpeakership Row: Mao hits back at Among, labels her a political ‘refugee’ in NRM
What began as a remark on cooperation has exploded into a full political clash—Norbert Mao now accusing Speaker Anita Among of “gutter...
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1.5KBig Story“You Can’t Enter the Bedroom”: Among, Mao trade barbs as Speakership battle heats up
Addressing Members of Parliament during a high-level retreat, Speaker Among delivered a thinly veiled warning aimed at political actors within the NRM–DP...
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1.3KBig StoryCSO, Mobile money agents, warn new taxes will hurt poor, raise cost of living
Among the most contentious proposals is the increase in excise duty on essential commodities, including fuel, sugar, and cooking oil. Fuel excise...
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940CrimePolice arrest 10 in crackdown on Kampala panga-wielding gangs
Police also impounded four motorcycles believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes, noting that some of the bikes...
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1.0KBig StoryLaw Society demands Mufumbiro release as he seeks to bury wife
But Uganda Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine said there is no legal framework allowing remand prisoners temporary release for burial rites.
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878Big StoryGgaba daycare killer committed to High Court for murder trial
Court documents show that the suspect purchased multiple knives, rented a vehicle, and visited the daycare a day earlier under the guise...
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900NationalUganda’s leading biotechnologist, Dr Andrew Kiggundu dead
At the time of his passing, Dr Kiggundu was contributing to national efforts under NARO’s vaccine programme, including work linked to the...
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1.0KNationalONC’s Namyalo boosts 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with UGX 15m kits
Since assuming leadership at ONC, Namyalo has maintained a visible presence at Buganda Kingdom events, reinforcing collaboration between the ruling National Resistance...
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1.9KBreakingKatakwi DHO Ichumar Omeke killed in night road crash
The fatal crash occurred on Tuesday night, April 7, 2026, at around 10:00pm as Dr Ichumar was driving back to his home...