All posts tagged "Latest-News"

UCC shuts down FANON website for hacking into EC voter database

UCC has ordered internet service providers to block an unauthorised voter verification website linked to FANON, citing risks to election integrity and...

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U.S. slaps up to Shs55m commitment fee on Ugandan visa applicants

Ugandans applying for U.S. visas may now be required to pay a refundable commitment fee of up to Shs55 million, significantly increasing...

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Muganga impressed by Museveni’s mental sharpness, calls for education reform after Nakasero meeting

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga has praised President Museveni’s mental sharpness at 80 following a meeting at Nakasero State Lodge,...

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ULS demands answers after DPP drops graft case against MPs

The Uganda Law Society has strongly blasted the DPP for dropping corruption charges against three NRM MPs, warning that unexplained withdrawals in...

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Victoria University launches free AI lectures to students, graduates

Victoria University Kampala has announced free Artificial Intelligence lectures for students, graduates and the public, aimed at building practical AI skills and...

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Gov’t breaks silence on change in 2026 school reopening dates

The Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed that there has been no change to the approved 2026 school calendar. Term I...

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Court

DPP withdraws corruption case against three NRM MPs

The DPP has withdrawn corruption charges against MPs Akamba Paul, Cissy Namujju and Yusuf Mutembuli after filing a Nolle Prosequi before the...

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VC Muganga wins Education Impact Award at Sanyuka Uncut Awards

Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga has won the Education Impact Award of the Year at the Sanyuka Uncut Awards, recognising his...

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UCC breaks silence on Elon Musk’s Starlink operations in Uganda

Addressing journalists during a media briefing on Monday, the Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission said Starlink Global Internet Services Ltd has...

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ULS, UJA condemn assault on BBS TV journalist in viral footage

Uganda Law Society and Uganda Journalists Association have condemned the brutal assault of BBS TV journalist Ivan Mbadi by security operatives in...

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Pakistani charity steps in as Lira Babies Home struggles to care for abandoned children

Pakistan Association in Lira has donated food and essential supplies to Lira Babies Home, which is caring for 62 abandoned children amid...

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Uganda to start administering new HIV prevention jab in March

Uganda will begin administering lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, in March after approval by the National Drug Authority.

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Bugisu surgeons set for Imbalu mission in South Africa, Eswatini

Bugisu Cultural Institution plans to send trained traditional surgeons to South Africa and Eswatini to conduct safe Imbalu circumcision ceremonies and reduce...

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Govt bans live broadcasts of riots, illegal processions ahead of 2026 elections

Uganda Government has banned the livestreaming or live broadcasting of riots, unlawful processions and violent incidents during the election period, warning that...

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Details emerge on death of MUBS, Victoria University don Tom Mugizi

Details have emerged on the death of senior MUBS and Victoria University lecturer Dr Tom Patrick Mugizi, whose body was found at...

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Govt rules out shutdown of internet during elections

Government has dismissed claims iof a planned internet shutdown during the 2026 elections, warning media and digital platforms against misinformation and irresponsible...

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Victoria University mourns passing of senior lecturer Tom Mugizi

Victoria University has announced the death of senior lecturer Dr. Tom Mugizi, praising his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and academic excellence.

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Ex-LRA commander warns returnees against return-to-bush threats

Former LRA commander Sam Kolo has warned ex-combatants in northern Uganda against threatening peace, urging them to abandon reckless statements and focus...

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News

ARUA: Police officer hit by stray bullet succumbs to gunshot wound

Police have confirmed that Constable Wadri William has died after being shot by a stray bullet during a crowd control operation in...

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Bugisu cultural leaders demand apology from Bobi Wine over Imbalu ceremony

Bugisu Cultural Institution has demanded an apology from Bobi Wine for presiding over an Imbalu circumcision ceremony in Mbale, saying the act...

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Crime

Stray bullet hits police officer as mob unrest leaves two dead in Arua

A police constable was shot by a stray bullet and two people died as mob unrest erupted in Arua City following an...

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