All posts tagged "featured"
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1.0KBig StoryTwo former ADF informers sentenced to death over staged bomb attacks in Kampala
The Munyonyo explosion occurred on June 3, 2025, during preparations for Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, while the Kalerwe incident followed on June...
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866BusinessBillionaire Sudhir’s Paradise Island Resort to open December 1st
The resort, developed under the Ruparelia Group's hospitality business, is located about 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo, the group's...
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517AfricaAfreximbank extends US$28m facility to DOTT Services for regional projects
Uganda-based DOTT Services Limited has secured a US$28 million financing facility from Afreximbank to support its regional engineering and infrastructure projects pipeline...
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876Big StoryLaw Society warns against Besigye-style treatment in Elwelu case
The lawyers' body has warned against a repeat of alleged procedural irregularities in the Besigye case and called for access to Elwelu...
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451World NewsUS Midterms: Democrats take Congress as voters deliver blow to Trump
The victories, recorded in Tuesday's elections, November 3, 2026, extended into traditionally Republican strongholds, where voters swung towards Democratic candidates amid frustration...
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765FeaturesWinnie Byanyima appointed chair of IIED board of trustees
Ms Byanyima will take up the position in January 2027, shortly after completing her tenure as UNAIDS Executive Director.
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1.0KWorld NewsCHOGM 2026 opens with drive to unlock prosperity for 2.7 billion Commonwealth citizens
His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, joined leaders from across the organisation at the official opening ceremony on November...
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536NationalVision Fund Uganda marks 30 years with focus on women, farmers and children
The institution currently serves more than 84,000 Ugandans, 63 per cent of them women, while 95 per cent live in rural areas....
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664NationalGermany commits €50m to boost Uganda’s infrastructure and economic growth
Germany's support comes amid Uganda's efforts to attract foreign investment, expand electricity access, strengthen regional trade and mobilise financing for major infrastructure...
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738NationalOver 920,000 pupils begin PLE today
Of the 920,833 PLE registered candidates, 52.7 per cent are female, while 47.3 per cent are male, according to UNEB.
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585Big StoryULS orders lawyers to boycott Zeija Thanksgiving over judicial independence
In Executive Order RNB No. 14 of 2026, issued Monday, November 2, ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde directed members of the legal profession...
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1.2KBig StoryBREAKING! Peter Elwelu arrested in Soroti
Gen Elwelu's arrest follows days of public accusations by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, reports of arrests among his former...
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1.8KBreakingFormer Iganga Woman MP Olivia Kwagala dies after long illness at Mulago
Kwagala, popularly known as “Muliro Mulenge”, died on Monday, November 2, 2026, bringing to an end a political and community service career...
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331NationalUganda, Germany seek stronger economic ties under new development priorities
Uganda and Germany have maintained diplomatic and development cooperation for more than six decades, with Germany supporting programmes in areas including renewable...
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1.1KBig StoryMuhoozi says PLU will now approve all new RDCs
Muhoozi, who chairs PLU, said the organisation would support President Yoweri Museveni in identifying suitable individuals for the influential district leadership positions.
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896NationalONC’s Namyalo distributes start-up equipment, questions PDM delays in Kyengera
Items distributed included popcorn machines, sewing machines, hair dryers, shaving machines, salon accessories, high-yield maize and bean seeds, fertilisers and selected pesticides.
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1.6KBreakingUgandan comedian Kapere dies at 56
Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotose, has died at the age of 56, according to National Unity Platform (NUP)...
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820Big StoryPLU suspends physical endorsement for Muhoozi, adopts online campaign strategy
In a directive issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, PLU General Secretary Twalla Fadil said the decision followed guidance from the organisation’s...
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780Big StoryGovt considers ban on public doctors working in private hospitals
The proposal is part of a wider review of Uganda’s health infrastructure and human resource management, with authorities seeking to ensure that...
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764Big StoryGen Saleh breaks silence on Besigye matter, reveals what Muhoozi asked him to do
Gen Saleh, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother and Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), disclosed that he had reconnected...
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768HealthUganda starts local production of HIV self-test kits at Mukono plant
Zakayo Industries Limited commissioned its in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing plant in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, on Thursday, marking the start of local assembly and...
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1.0KNationalBukedi Kingdom plans coffee cooperatives after Gen Saleh farm tour in Nakaseke
Bukedi Kingdom is planning demonstration coffee gardens and a farmers' cooperative after a 40-member delegation benchmarked at Gen Salim Saleh’s Kirema Heritage...
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2.3KBig StoryMuseveni restores Namyalo’s security detail, directs probe into withdrawal
Museveni has reinstated the Police Presidential Guard officers attached to ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and ordered an investigation into their withdrawal.
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1.1KBig StoryUganda signs Shs232bn contract with SAMCO to build Kabalega Airport terminal
The passenger terminal will support the airport’s expanding role in passenger transport as Uganda strengthens its aviation infrastructure ahead of AFCON 2027...