All posts tagged "News Headlines"

Bar vs Bench: Uganda Law Society boycotts judiciary over Lukwago arrest

ULS Vice President Anthony Asiimwe says the arrest of Lukwago goes beyond an attack on an individual lawyer and strikes at the...

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Museveni: I chose ‘cantankerous’ Balaam, Nameere to shake up local govts

According to Museveni, the pair were deliberately deployed to the ministry because of their reputation for being outspoken, confrontational, and unwilling to...

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What next for Ayebare, Echodu, Muganga and Musherure as cabinet goes to work?

The quartet's future now rests on President Museveni's decision after receiving an advisory report from the Ministry of Public Service on whether...

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News

Albinos decry stigma, exclusion from basic services ahead of International Albinism Day

As Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating the day, leaders of persons with albinism are calling for stronger policy...

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Musana Community trains Iganga managers on resilience, emotional wellbeing

Held under the theme “Personal Growth and Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing Strategies, Self-Discovery and Personal Values Mapping,” the program focused on equipping leaders...

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Crime

Police dismantle notorious ‘Eggaali’ robbery gang terrorising Mukono residents

Mukono, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East has dismantled a notorious robbery gang known as “Eggaali” that has been terrorising residents of...

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Umukuka appeals to Museveni over safety of Bamasaba in South Africa amid Xenophobia fears

According to the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Mr Steven Masiga, the Bugisu cultural leader is "having sleepless nights" following reports...

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LIST: Who are the new faces in Museveni’s ‘Kisanja No Sleep’ Cabinet

Unlike many past appointees who emerged through long parliamentary careers or historical NRM structures, figures like Muganga, Tanna and Mukalazi built their...

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UNAB, Refactory, empower young women with essential digital skills

The programme, implemented in partnership with Refactory Academy, targeted young women with visual impairments in a bid to bridge gaps in digital...

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Anita Among withdraws from Speakership race amid corruption probe

In a statement released on Sunday night, Ms Among announced that she would no longer seek re-election as Speaker, saying the decision...

PICTORIAL: Museveni officially sworn in as Uganda’s President for 2026–2031 term

After the oaths, President Museveni signed the oath instruments and received the six instruments of power, including the Constitution of Uganda, the...

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Health

Uganda confirms measles outbreak, 12 deaths recorded in 2026

Between January and April 2026, at least 20 districts—including Bulambuli, Kassanda, Amolatar, Kibaale, Nwoya, Gulu, and Adjumani—have confirmed outbreaks, with 12 measles-related...

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News

Wife of Jailed NUP deputy spokesperson Waiswa Mufumbiro, dies at Mulago

Edith's passing comes at a time when her husband Alex Waiswa Mufumbi remains on remand at Luzira Upper Prison, where he is...

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VP Alupo declared unopposed for Katakwi Woman MP seat just days to 2026 elections

Katakwi, Uganda: Uganda’s Vice President Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo Rose Epel has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman’s Member of...

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Mao suspends Makerere University Vice Chancellor

Kampala, Uganda: The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, stunned delegates at the Judiciary’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Summit...

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Crime

Two arrested as Bugweri Police intensify crackdown on cattle theft

Bugweri, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Eastern Uganda’s Bugweri District have recovered a stolen bull and arrested two suspects in an overnight...

TOP STORY: Katatumba family want Businessman Mukesh out of Shumuk house after losing legal battle

Kampala, (UG):- In November this year, High Court Judge Justice Esta Nambayo of Civil Division’s court directed controversial city businessman Mukesh Shukla...

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Africa

DR Congo bans protests against election ‘irregularities’

Kinshasha, (DRC): The DR Congo government said Tuesday that it will outlaw an opposition-led demonstration planned for Wednesday to protest alleged “irregularities”...

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News

Kyokwijuka faces uphill task in Ndorwa East ahead of 2026 polls

Kampala, (UG): As we report, the current head of communications at MTAC-Uganda, Mr Alexander Kyokwijuka and self-proclaimed humble citizen from Kigalama, currently...

Investor consortium acquires 100% of Biyinzika Poultry International Limited

APO News, (SA): Verdant Capital has advised a leading UK private equity firm on the sale of Biyinzika Poultry International Limited (“BPIL”),...

How training for NCDC special needs tutors flopped over poor accommodation

Kampala, (UG): A National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) training session came to an unexpected halt on Monday after a group of Center...

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BUSHENYI: ADF Rebels threaten attack on four schools if they don’t close within 14 days

Bushenyi District in Western Uganda has been put on a high security alert after leaflets suspected to be from the Allied Democratic...

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