All posts tagged "News Headlines"

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...

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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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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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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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REWIND: How Rwandan rebels killed eight tourists in the 1999 Bwindi massacre

The Tuesday horrific attack by ADF Rebels in which two foreign tourists and a Ugandan guide were killed has triggered an archive...

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Why Museveni extended deadline for Executive Order No.3 evicting Balaalo from the North

Gulu, Uganda (URN): President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has postponed the deadline for evicting cattle keepers from northern Uganda to October 20, 2023. The...

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District leaders call for overhaul of govt compensation strategy

Kampala, (UG): District leaders from Lango and Masindi have urged the government to revamp its compensation strategy, citing lack of supervision by...

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Museveni receives special message from DR Congo’s Tshisekedi

ENTEBBE, UGANDA: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Wednesday received a special message from the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), H.E...

Museveni to host Senegal’s Macky Sall on two-day official visit

President Yoweri Museveni, will tomorrow (Tuesday, July 18) host H.E Macky Sally, the President of the Republic of Senegal on a two-day...

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Kiryandongo Woman MP rules out re-election bid for fourth term

The Kiryandongo district Woman Member of Parliament, Hon Kahunde Helen has declared that she will not seek re-election in 2026 after serving...

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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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