All posts tagged "National News"
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1.9KBig StoryHow fake intelligence ‘fixer’ gained access to Museveni’s inner circle, usurped powers in security
In the investigation published by The Independent, Stephen Nuwagaba is portrayed as presenting himself as a UPDF brigadier general, a Senior Presidential...
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4.9KNationalKamuli NRM leaders clash over grassroots funds for LC1 elections
The chairpersons raised concerns over a circular from the NRM Secretariat directing them to collect funds on behalf of women leaders, a...
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1.3KBig StoryArmy court denies bail to ex-CMI boss Birungi, frees two officers in treachery case
The former intelligence chief, who previously headed military intelligence before his arrest in August 2025, was jointly charged with several Uganda People's...
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1.4KBig StoryCourt awards Shs5m to former Sir Apollo Kaggwa pupil for illegal caning
The case was brought by her mother, Lila Babirye, who accused the school of caning the pupil in September 2011, causing injuries...
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5.0KNationalMP Katusiime pushes for jobs, better roads as Kiryandongo Sugar expands workforce
The legislator said the proposed infrastructure would improve access to social services, lower transport costs and strengthen industrial productivity while creating a...
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4.5KNewsNamyalo deploys 2,200 ONC Mobilisers to secure NRM victory in LC1, Women Council elections
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, Namyalo urged the teams to replicate the commitment they demonstrated during President Museveni's previous mobilisation campaigns to...
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1.3KNationalSsenyonyi to Museveni: Honor Gen Ali with end to abductions, illegal detention facilities
During Parliament's special sitting for Gen Moses Ali, Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi called on President Museveni to end alleged abductions, close illegal...
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5.1KNewsFear grips Buyende as parents storm school over alleged rituals
The parents claimed that the alleged rituals had created panic within the school community, with some expressing fears that the situation was...
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8.7KOP-EDBeyond Mourning: A Policy Agenda for Ending Uganda’s Road Carnage
In this Op-Ed, Risk Reduction Specialist Albinious Twesigomwe argues that Uganda must move beyond reacting to fatal road crashes by strengthening vehicle...
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42.5KNews‘We Live in Fear’: Kiryandongo residents demand lasting solution to 27-year human-wildlife conflict
Residents said elephants frequently invade villages at night, destroying plantations of bananas, cassava, sweet potatoes, maize, mangoes and jackfruit, leaving households with...
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3.0KNewsHajjat Namyalo flags off ONC Coordinators for LC1, Women Council elections
Namyalo disclosed that while the NRM Secretariat received Shs50 billion to facilitate party activities, the Office of the National Chairman was not...
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852Big StoryKasolo calls for Ban on Labour Export pending Review of Recruitment Firms
Addressing the President and the South Africa returnees at Kyankwanzi, Kasolo said the growing number of Ugandans seeking government assistance to return...
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1.0KFootballMbappé first player to win back-to-back World Cup Golden Boots
Mbappé also etched his name into football history by becoming the men's all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer, taking his career tally...
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6.7KNationalLaw Society considers suing gov’t over road safety failures
ULS argues that many of these deaths are preventable through improved road infrastructure, stronger enforcement of traffic laws, enhanced accountability and the...
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8.9KBig StoryBobi Wine names Nambeshe acting NUP President
Dr. Zedriga had been appointed acting president before Bobi Wine's departure and has overseen the party's day-to-day operations over the past four...
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2.2KNationalDeath toll in King David school bus crash rises to 24, over 20 remain hospitalised
Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura said 18 of the deceased have been positively identified. However, three unidentified bodies remain at Kapchorwa...
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871NationalMinister Musasizi pledges to resolve 2,000 unclaimed departed Asians’ properties
According to the board, approximately 2,000 properties remain unclaimed out of about 9,000 properties that came under government management following the 1972...
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2.3KNationalGovt sets new school transport rules after Kapchorwa Bus Tragedy
Government also directed schools currently on educational trips to report to the nearest Uganda Police station to facilitate the safe return of...
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6.8KCrimeFour arrested as police recover Shs54m linked to Shs200m theft
Preliminary investigations indicate that Ramathan allegedly stole UGX 200 million from his grandmother at her residence in Lugazi.
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6.5KNationalUganda suspends school trips after fatal bus crashes kill over 30 in ten days
The announcement follows recent fatal road crashes involving school children that have raised concerns over the safety of educational excursions and learner...
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3.0KSportsGovt injects UGX 3.7bn into Mt. Rwenzori Marathon to drive sports tourism
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang said the government's investment reflects growing confidence in sports tourism as a driver of economic development...
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1.2KCampus LinkVictoria University hits record 5,000 enrolment for July Intake, VC Muganga hails growing trust
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga described the orientation as an inspiring milestone, saying the overwhelming enrolment reflects growing confidence in...
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1.3KCourtKatungi wins round one as High Court freezes US extradition process
The interim order effectively freezes extradition proceedings before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court until the High Court determines whether the process...
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1.6KNational23 feared dead after bus carrying pupils from school tour overturns in Kapchorwa
Preliminary reports from the scene indicate that at least 23 pupils are feared to have died, while several others sustained injuries and...