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Blogger Isma Olaxess shot dead in Kyanja

Olaxess also known as Jajja Iculi was reportedly gunned down on Saturday evening by unknown assailants riding on a motorcycle near his...

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News

Museveni appoints Maj Gen Nabasa as UPDF’s Third Infantry Division Commander

Nabasa, who previously served as Commander Special Forces, replaces Brig Gen Joseph Balikuddembe who will undergo a strategic course at National Defence...

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Big Story

HAM vs DTB: Businessman Ham awaits Judgment as AG Kiwanuka’s dual role raises questions on impartiality

The never-ending legal battle between Businessman Hamis Kiggundu alais Ham and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has ignited a significant debate surrounding the...

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Kabale market vendors demand findings from Ad-hoc committee on alleged corruption

The vendors who included Kiiza Jack Robinson, Richard Mporera and Robert Byansi among others urged Minister Magyezi to reveal what the ad...

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World News

King Charles III enthroned at first UK coronation in 70 years

Charles, 74, became the oldest sovereign yet to be crowned at London's Westminster Abbey, after a lifetime as heir to his late...

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National

Muhammad Aluma appointed UMSC acting Secretary General

Hajj Muhamood Kateregga and Muhammad Ali Aluma were presented as candidates and in the end, the latter carried the day. Mr Abubaker...

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Mixed reactions as parliament passes 30% tax on betting

Schedule 4 of the existing law prescribes the rate of tax as 20 per cent of the total amount of money staked,...

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Big Story

Health ministry wants sh1bn to conduct survey on mental health of Ugandans

According to Dr Lukwata, part of the requested funds will be spent on a national mental health awareness campaign that will not...

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Bidco clarifies on viral video of ‘adulterated cooking oil’

In the video, an unidentified lady can be seen using a razor blade to open one of the pouches, before revealing another...

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Court

Madi Paramount Chief Drani released on bail under tough conditions

Before the court session started a group of Boda boda cyclists stormed the court gate and dropped leaflets protesting granting of bail...

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News

Minister Mutuuzo challenges Kikuube parents to embrace girl child education

Ms Mutuuzo said many antisocial behaviours are mushrooming in Uganda due to parent's failure to fulfil their obligations despite government's effort to...

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Suspected gay released on bond after 13 days in police custody

Kasiita, a resident of Ntaawo in Mukono Municipality, Mukono District was arrested on April 22, 2023, and has since then been detained...

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Brig Gen Balikudembe leaves Karamoja to take on leadership course at National Defence College

Gen Balikudembe is among the Generals and Senior Officers who were recently nominated and announced by the UPDF strategic leadership to undertake...

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OP-ED

Celebrate with us this year’s International Day of the Midwife

The IDM sets apart an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of Midwives towards making the world a better place...

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Breaking

VIDEO: Fire guts Club Ambiance in Masaka City

The fire whose cause was yet to be established started in the wee hours of Friday morning at the famous nightclub located...

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Crime

Soldier shoots woman dead, injures another in Kagadi

The deceased identified as Rebecca Masika was killed in an incident that occurred on Thursday evening at Kamina village in Kitebere parish,...

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Health

Prioritise midwives to improve maternal and newborn health

Skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate midwifery care reduces maternal and newborn mortality and stillbirths, keeps mothers, and babies safe..

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National

Samples from dead Buwenge man test negative for Ebola – MoH

Prior to his death, Mutebe reportedly vomited blood for nearly ten minutes before collapsing, which prompted residents to alert the police authorities.

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News

Agather Atuhaire wins EU Human Rights Defenders Award 2023

The Award, which is now in its twelfth year recognises human rights defenders who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement...

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News

Fresh Dairy injects Shs240m in 2023 Secondary School games

The firm’s Marketing Manager, Vincent Omoth said, said they committed a five-year contract with the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association in 2019...