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Police CID officer shot dead, wife injured in Kayole robbery

A police officer was Tuesday night shot dead during a robbery incident in Nairobi’s Kayole area. His wife was shot and wounded...

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FULL STATEMENT: World Bank halts funding Uganda over Anti-gay law

WASHINGTON, (US): The World Bank has suspended all future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations after the enactment of...

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One dead, over 100 injured after lorry carrying pupils overturns in Manafwa

MANAFWA, (UG): At least one pupil has been confirmed dead, and 117 others seriously injured after a truck they were travelling on...

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Court

Court maintains 50-year jail term for man over brother’s murder

KAMPALA, (UG): The Court of Appeal in Kampala has maintained a 50-year jail sentence for a man found guilty of murdering his...

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Ssemujju to Nandala: “There is nothing in being the FDC Whip”

KAMPALA, (UG): Kira Municipality MP Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda who also doubles as the spokesperson of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change...

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Court

IRON SHEETS: Minister Lugoloobi charged to face 7 years in jail on conviction

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The State Minister of Planning in the Finance Ministry, Hon Amos Lugoloobi has been formally charged with two (2) counts...

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24-year-old notorious gang leader to face 13 charges of aggravated robbery

KAMPALA, (UG): The Directorate of Crime Intelligence in coordination with the territorial police teams in Kampala Metropolitan and Greater Masaka, have connected...

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Ssemujju fired as FDC party whip, replaced with Yusuf Nsibambi

KAMPALA, (UG): Kira Municipality Member of Parliament (MP) Hon Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has been dismissed as the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)...

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FULL STATEMENT: Besigye accuses Nandala, Amuriat of taking ‘dirty money’

KAMPALA, (UG): The founding President and former FDC presidential candidate yesterday held a press conference at his Kantonga Road offices in which...

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Crime

Eight Chinese nationals arrested over illegal stay in Uganda

MUKONO, (UG): The enforcement team in the Immigration Office on Monday arrested eight (8) Chinese nationals over lack of valid work permits...

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News

PICTORIAL: ONC’s Namyalo donates accommodation materials to Excel Vocational School after fire tragedy

LUWERO, (UG): Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, the Head of ONC (Office of the National Chairman – NRM) yesterday donated over 100 blankets,...

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African Leaders arrive in Uganda ahead of three-day G-25 Coffee Summit

ENTEBBE, UGANDA: The President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Her Excellency, Sahle-Work Zewde has today arrived in Uganda ahead of...

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Family of slain SSP Kasigire’s sister release photo of murder suspect

KAMPALA, UG): The family of Mercy Atulinda, the sister to SSP Michael Kasigire who was killed last week has released a photo...

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Back with a bang: Dr Celestine Barigye’s return marvels Ugandans

By Halson Kagure Across the country especially in western Uganda, the mood remains jovial as masses continue to celebrate the return of...

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National

Police still stuck with four bodies of Kasese school attack

KASESE, UGANDA: The police forensics department is still stuck with four bodies of the Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School attack by the suspected...

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Why each vote could cost Shs 50,000 in Uganda’s most expensive election ever

“This story was originally published by The Independent” By Ronald Musoke There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general...

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World News

30 dead as Pakistan passenger train derails

At least 30 people have been killed and 100 injured when a train derailed in southern Pakistan, a police spokesman has confirmed....

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Crime

Police arrest key suspect in Kilwanyi murder case

MUBENDE, UGANDA: The Territorial Police in Mubende have arrested one Tumusiime Benjamin, a crucial suspect linked to a murder case in Kilwanyi...

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50-year-old patient commits suicide at Jinja Hospital

JINJA, UGANDA: Police at Jinja City together with authorities at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital are actively investigating a case of suspected suicide...

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Lifestyle

Bazzukulu to celebrate Museveni’s 79th birthday in mega party at Kololo

KAMPALA, (UG): Ugandan youths who identify themselves as “Bazzukulu” have announced a mega birthday fete for H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni which will...

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Victoria University’s Dr Muganga honored for championing Uganda’s tertiary education reforms

KAMPALA, (UG): The Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, Dr Lawrence Muganga has been recognized for his endless innovations and efforts towards improving Uganda’s...