All posts tagged "National News"

Two killed in tragic crash after car rams intoculvert on Iganga–Mbale highway

Two people died in a tragic early morning road accident on the Iganga–Mbale highway in Kibuku District after their car lost control...

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Fact-Check

No appointments yet to NRM CEC as Historicals – State House

State House has dismissed reports that President Museveni appointed Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi as new “historicals” to the NRM CEC, saying no...

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EXPOSED: How UGX50bn disaster funds vanished in thin air at OPM

The Auditor General Report has revealed that a total of UGX50.17bn released to the Office of the Prime Minister for disaster management...

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Museveni taps Ethiopian aviation guru Girma Wake to fix Uganda Airlines mess

President Museveni yesterday met Ethiopian aviation veteran Girma Wake over an interim role at Uganda Airlines as the national carrier searches for...

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World Wetlands Day: Cultural institutions urged to champion wetland conservation

Cultural institutions worldwide have been urged to lead wetland conservation efforts, with experts highlighting wetlands as vital carbon sinks and cultural heritage...

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Govt injects over Shs370m to address water dam crisis in Nebbi

Uganda's Government has injected Shs371 million through UNCDF to construct water dams in Kucwiny Sub-county, Nebbi District, aiming to address water shortages...

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UNEB proposes scrapping PLE aggregate system to curb exam malpractice

UNEB has proposed scrapping the PLE aggregates grading system, saying obsession with perfect scores is fuelling exam malpractice and criminal conduct in...

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NRM’s Peter Abrahams secures second term as Kotido Mayor

NRM's Peter Abrahams Irar has been re-elected Kotido Municipality Mayor after defeating two independent challengers in Tuesday’s polls.

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LIST: Who is who as UPDF elects MPs for 12th parliament

The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead...

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Crime

Police sniffer dog leads to arrest of suspect in Nebbi motorcycle theft

Police in Nebbi District have arrested a man accused of stealing a motorcycle after a sniffer dog tracked him to his hideout.

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Breaking

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos

NRM’s Ian Kyeyune has been declared Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson after polling 177,710 votes, but NUP’s Najja Nasiif rejected the results and...

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NUP’s Balimwezo edges Lukwago in Kampala Lord Mayor race

NUP’s Ronald Balimwezo has defeated incumbent Erias Lukwago in the Kampala Lord Mayor race as preliminary results from the January 22, 2026...

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Political attacks spark alarm as Pallisa leaders trade blame over recent elections

Clergy and elders in Pallisa District have blamed politicians for escalating political violence and tribal tensions after elections, citing multiple attacks on...

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World News

Tehran defends protest response, cites sanctions and external meddling

Iran says recent protests over currency volatility were peaceful but later exploited by violent actors and foreign interference, defending its security response...

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One dead, 41 injured in Pakwach–Panyimur road crash

One person has died and 41 others injured after a Fuso truck overturned on the Pakwach–Panyimur road, with police shifting the blame...

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Namyalo assures Mukono will get market, hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term

ONC boss Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has assured Mukono voters of a new central market and a hospital upgrade in Museveni’s next term,...

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Museveni warns against selling jobs, stealing drugs, vows action in next term

President Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in public service, declaring that the selling of government jobs and theft of...

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Busoga NRM rift deepens as Kadaga, Namuganza snub Museveni meeting

President Museveni was forced to mediate after Rebecca Kadaga and Persis Namuganza skipped a key NRM Busoga leaders’ meeting in Iganga, exposing...

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Museveni reveals exact reason for persistent poverty in Busoga

President Museveni has said persistent poverty in Busoga is caused by weak leadership, arguing that government wealth creation programmes like PDM, Emyooga...

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Community forums launched to aid Malaria fight in Busoga

Communities in Bulamagi Sub County, Iganga District, have launched a local investment forum to mobilise resources for the Busoga Malaria Eradication Program,...

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Local gov’t communicators get new laptops to improve information flow

The Ministry of Local Government has equipped Local Government Communication Officers with laptops, with Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya urging proactive communication to...

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