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FULL LIST: Top 20 highly-paid Government employees in 2023 named, see how much they earn

Here is a list of Uganda’s highly-paid government employees taking home a monthly salary of over shs 17m, an amount which millions...

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Who is Kale Kayihura, the Retiring NRA Bush War General

Gen Edward Kalekezi Kayihura, commonly known as Kale Kayihura, is a Ugandan lawyer, former UPDF General, farmer and former policeman.

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Museveni to campaign for NRM’s Engola Junior in Oyam today

President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is today (Tuesday) expected in Oyam to campaign for...

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Children increasingly falling victim as demand for DNA surges – Police

Police spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga said Monday that the increased demand for DNA Testing Services has made children fall victim of the...

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Police warns over possible ‘fake results’ in rampant DNA testing

Police have warned the public over the rampant urge to carry out DNA tests to affirm the parentage status of children saying...

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BIG STORY: UNAA top Leadership pinned over shs sh550m Museveni cash

The Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) Executive has been put to the sword, over alleged mishandling of public funds, including $150,000 (Shs550M)...

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Gen Museveni okays retirement of ex-IGP Kayihura, 10 other Generals from army

President Yoweri Museveni has approved the retirement of former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura and 109 other UPDF officers from...

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Govt, Security speak out on UK terror alert to Uganda

The Ministry of Defence has assured the people of Uganda that security agencies across the country are on high alert to avert...

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Nyagak III Dam to be commissioned by September – Min Nankabirwa

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Hon Ruth Nankabirwa has said the Nyagak III Power dam project in Zombo district will...

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Finance, Production officers quizzed as PDM launch flops in Kabale

Ms Beda Mwebesa, the Kabale District Production and Marketing Officer, and Mr Julius Mujuni, the District Chief Finance Officer have been tasked...

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Decomposing body of unidentified woman discovered in Iganga

Shock gripped residents of Lugobango village, Nawaningi sub-county in Iganga district on Saturday when they recovered a decomposing body of a yet...

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Church to select new Luweero Bishop after Rev Kasana’s disqualification

The selection process according to the new program released will climax with the consecration of the newly elected Luweero bishop on Sunday,...

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Entrepreneurship

LIST: Tycoon Sudhir retains top spot in 2023 ranking of Uganda’s Richest Entrepreneurs

Through the influence of his massive net worth which hovers around $1.6 billion, Sudhir Ruparelia has emerged into great fame as the...

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Govt suspends new car number plates as contractor fails to deliver

The scheme, which had been planned to be rolled out tomorrow, has now been put on halt following an order by the...

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Motorists stare at sh2m fine for overspeeding in new Traffic law

Government says the move is intended to restore sanity and reduce on-road carnage on Uganda’s roads.

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UNEB ends first phase of late registration for 2023 candidates today

According to UNEB, the last phase of late registration will run from July 1 to July 31 and will attract a surcharge...

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Museveni minister supports proposal to scrap term limits, downsize parliament

Currently, Uganda has 32 cabinet ministers and 55 ministers of state, while the number of MPs stands at 529 MPs, which is...

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Education

Uganda’s Makerere ranked 5th best University in Africa (FULL LIST inside)

The second highest-ranked university is the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and in third place is Muhimbili University of Health and...

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Katakwi district authorities decry lack of computers in education sector

This was raised during the presser supported by ActionAid International Uganda at Amoruongora primary school in palam Sub County in Katakwi district.

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Lukodi Massacre Monument relocated after landowner repossess property

The monument was built about 17 kilometres north of Gulu City Business Centre along Gulu-Patiko road.

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Speaker Among orders probe into murder of five family members in Masaka

Ms Among also tasked the Internal Affairs Minister to give Parliament an update on security issues raised by MPs, including the low...

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KABALE: Over 50 animals slaughtered as Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha

The Eid-ul-Adha festival marks the prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his only son Ismail for Allah, but his son was then replaced...

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