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KISORO BY-ELECTION: Forget the opposition’s fumble, NRM is imploding from within

By Bwayo Emma The Kisoro by-election of November 14, 2024, was not just an election; it was a mirror held up to...

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EXPLAINER: What the new 2.8% cap on interest rate means for moneylenders

Kampala, (UG):- Uganda’s Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Hon Maia Kasaija has announced the new interest rate cap of 2.8%...

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VU’s Lawrence Muganga recognized among Uganda’s top 75 Development Champions for 2024

Kampala, (UG):- Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Prof Lawrence Muganga has been recognized by Public Opinions International as one of the top 75...

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The New Democratic State

By David Kenneth Mafabi Over the last few weeks, we have stressed yet again that political and technical leaders who disparage the...

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FULL LIST: ONC Boss Hajjat Namyalo among top 75 Uganda Development Champions

Kampala, (UG):- The Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has been...

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The Lonely Dance: When Uganda’s national pride seeks solace at Mbarara Hospital

By Halson Kagure Mbarara, (UG):- Growing up in the picturesque hills of Kamushoko, Bubare, Kashari, in Uganda’s former Ankole district, I cherish...

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Why is critical thinking rare in today’s Uganda governance?

By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Critical thinking skills are important in many areas of human endeavour. From time immemorial critical thinking was the hallmark of...

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HIHA 2024: Mulimira, Magala awarded for improving Uganda’s health sector

Kampala (UG):- The Uganda-UK Health Alliance (UUKHA) lead person and founder of Uganda Diaspora Health Foundation, Mr Moses Mulimira, and Primrose Magala...

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Museveni receives Lifetime Achiever Award for promoting tourism in Uganda (See Full List)

Kampala, (UG):- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Tourism Achiever Award for his role in promoting tourism...

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Police halt NUP mobilization tours over alleged breach of guidelines

Kampala, (UG):- Police have indefinitely suspended the ongoing countrywide mobilization tours organized by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), citing repeated violations...

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OWC clarifies vehicles procurement scandal after viral Ssemujju video

Kampala, (UG):- The Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) has opened up on allegations regarding irregularities in the procurement and utilization of its vehicles...

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Kisoro by-election is just a tip of iceberg for upcoming NRM primaries

By Ronald Ndawula The by-election in Kisoro District is one of those conspicuous indicators that should alert the NRM leadership about the...

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Tayebwa calls for tough regulation on moneylender apps after Mangu Cash saga

Kampala, (UG):- Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa has asked Government to regulate online moneylenders in order to curb...

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PROFILE: Who is Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, the new Kisoro Woman MP

Kisoro, (UG):- Ms Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, an NRM senior cadre who chose to stand as an independent candidate in Thursday’s hotly contested...

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Kalangala, where girls turn to panadol and milk to prevent unwanted pregnancies

As Uganda still fights to end early child marriages and teenage pregnancies, girls in Kalangala District, in the central region have resorted...

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Independent Candidate Grace Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Kisoro, (UG):- Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, an NRM-leading independent candidate has been declared the winner of Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election...

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Ex-Buganda minister Rajni Tailor stairs at prolonged jail over Shs148m debt

Kampala, (UG):- Renowned Kampala businessman Rajni Tailor is on the verge of serving a longer jail term at Luzira Prison over a...

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MP Kevin Kaala cautions Pallisa parents on managing children during holidays

Pallisa, (UG):- The Pallisa District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Kevin Ojinga Kaala has called parents to be extra careful in the...

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Buganda Land Board, Opportunity Bank to empower bibanja holders in new partnership

Kampala, (UG):– In a groundbreaking move aimed at empowering Kibanja/Bibanja holders across the Buganda Kingdom, Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited and the Buganda...

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National

ONC Coordinators, Bazzukulu in Kakumiro cleanup campaign ahead of Museveni’s visit

Kampala, (UG):- In a heartwarming show of unity and love for Jajja, President Museveni’s Bazzukulu in Kakumiro District Thursday embarked on a...

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UNESCO to register Imbalu as intangible cultural heritage for Bamasaba

Mbale, (UG):- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an affiliate agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO) established in...

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Crime

Man arrested over rape and murder of elderly woman in Busia

Busia, (UG):- The Territorial Police in Bukedi South Region are holding in custody a male adult arrested on charges of a rape...

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Museveni heads to Teso Region next week after PDM success tour in Bukedi

Kampala, (UG):- President Museveni is scheduled to visit the Teso sub-region from Monday to Wednesday to assess the performance of the Parish...

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