All posts tagged "Latest-News"

Nwoya locals give land to UPDF to combat rampaging elephants

Nwoya, Uganda: Residents of Lii Sub-county in Nwoya District have donated four acres of land to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)...

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Inside the Bachope Revolt: Uganda’s forgotten tribe seeks independent from Bunyoro Kingdom

Kiryandongo, Uganda: A quiet but growing wave of cultural awakening is sweeping across Greater Kibanda in mid-western Uganda, where the Bachope community,...

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“We could go to war over sea access” – Museveni warns

The President expressed frustration over what he termed the “selfish mindset” of some coastal nations, saying that oceans and ports should serve...

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UPDF assures Ugandans of total peace, security in 2026 elections

By Emmanuel Okol Soroti, Uganda: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured the nation of maximum security and stability during the...

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Museveni to commission Dei BioPharma plant in Kamuli during Busoga campaign trail

The multibillion-dollar plant, spearheaded by Ugandan scientist and industrialist Dr Mathias Magoola, will use cassava as its primary raw material, sourced directly...

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Breaking

Lango cultural leader Yosam Odur dies at 99

Lira, Uganda: The ex-Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF), His Highness Yosam Odur Ebii, has died at the age of...

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Over 8,000 homeless, roads cut off as floods ravage VP Alupo’s home district Katakwi

By Emmanuel Okol Katakwi, Uganda: More than 8,000 residents of Katakwi District, the home district of Vice President Jessica Alupo, have been...

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Gov’t orders enforcement of tobacco ban, leaders wary of political timing

Violators to face fines between Shs200,000 and Shs480 million or imprisonment up to five years, depending on the severity of the offense....

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JSC rocked by fresh allegations of nepotism, irregular recruitment and miuses of public funds

Kampala, Uganda: A whistleblower within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has raised grave concerns over alleged nepotism, irregular recruitment, and misuse of...

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Campus Link

Akampwera takes over as UMI Guild President, pledges transparency, unity leadership

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Management Institute (UMI) has elected Aggrey Akampwera as its new Guild President for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking...

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Mbale sex workers remind Museveni of unfulfilled Shs100m pledge ahead of campaign visit

Mbale City, Uganda: A group of sex workers in Mbale City ghettos operating under the Mbale NEKO Association SACCo has issued a...

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MAAIF, JICA train West Nile farmers on sustainable rice production

Maracha, Uganda: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and the...

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Internal Auditor General calls for value-for-money audits on key gov’t programs

Gulu, Uganda: The newly appointed Internal Auditor General, Mr Hussein Insagoma, has called for enhanced oversight and accountability in the management of...

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VP Alupo hails LCs for commitment despite limited facilitation

Katakwi, Uganda: The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Maj (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, has commended Local Council I (LCI) chairpersons across...

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Crime

Four arrested as police crack down on fake dollar syndicate robbing residents in Iganga

Iganga, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Busoga East Region have dismantled a notorious counterfeit dollar and robbery racket operating across Iganga and...

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Mbale vendors demand Museveni action on high taxes, corrupt govt officials ahead of Monday visit

Mbale City, Uganda: With just days to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s scheduled visit to Mbale City on Bugisu campaign trail, a fresh...

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Breaking

SP Kawala replaces Onyango as new Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson

Kampala, Uganda: The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abbas Byakagaba has appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) Racheal Kawala as the new Kampala Metropolitan...

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‘Stop Empty Promises, Serve with Truth’ – Mukono NRM leaders told

Mukono, Uganda: The Minister of State for Microfinance and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairman for Central Region, Hon. Kyeyuna Haruna Kasolo,...

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Court

Man, 27, sent to Luzira for forging Museveni letter in MV Kalangala Contract

Kampala, Uganda: Nicholas Male, a 27-year-old businessman in Kampala, has been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of forging letters purportedly authored...

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Lango entrepreneurs raise alarm over collapse of local businesses, call for economic inquiry

Lango, Uganda: The business community across the Lango Subregion is demanding a formal investigation into the silent collapse of enterprises in northern...

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I Survived by God’s Grace: Museveni recounts 1973 narrow escape from Amin’s soldiers in Manafwa

Manafwa, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Thursday recounted emotional moments on how he narrowly survived death in 1973 when soldiers of the...

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Police blame reckless driving for Kiryandongo Nile Star Bus accident as company suspends operations

Kiryandongo, Uganda: The Traffic Police have spoken out on the Nile Star bus accident that occurred on Wednesday evening in Alengo–Diima, Kiryandongo...

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