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Katikkiro Mayiga breaks silence on Kabaka’s health, says he is suffering from an allergy

Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro (prime minister) Charles Peter Mayiga on Friday dismissed speculation about Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s II’s health and said that...

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Thugs break into Late Archbishop Lwanga’s home, Phones and Sh250k stolen

Police in Nagalama have arrested one suspect while over 15 others are on the run after unknown thugs broke into the Late...

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Sylvia Ntambi dropped as Museveni names Safia Nalule as new EOC Boss

President Museveni has appointed Safia Juuko Nalule as new Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Chairperson, replacing the controversial Sylvia Muwebwa Nabatanzi Ntambi. Safia...

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Lord Mayor Lukwago Speaks on his health condition, to return from Nairobi soon.

Lukwago who was recently flown to Nairobi Hospital in Kenya for treatment is said to be battling recurring dizziness, persistent abdominal discomfort...

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Africa

Health Ministry suspends covid-19 vaccination over blood clot concerns

The second phase of the country's rollout plan, which will target essential workers and the over-60s, is scheduled to begin on May...

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Lord Mayor Lukwago is still alive, Officials dismiss false death reports

KAMPALA – Officials and close friends close to the Kampala Capital City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have come out to dismiss false...

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Court

Muhammad Ssegirinya granted Sh3m cash bail

Kawempe North Mp-elect, Ssegirinya Muhammad aka ‘Mr. Update’ has finally been granted bail after spending over three weeks in Kitalya prison. Through...

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Business

EACOP Project to Provide 14,000 Direct Jobs

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and other oil and gas projects that were launched last week, is expected to...

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Museveni re-appoints Eng. Turyahikayo as REA Executive Director

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has re-appointed Eng. Godfrey Turyahikayo as the Executive Director of Rural Electrification Agency. Museveni in a letter dated...

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Museveni orders arrest of two REA officials over corruption

The two officials are accused among other many cases of soliciting bribes from investors whose companies had been awarded contracts to provide...

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Crime

Businessman intercepted, robbed by armed gunmen in Kyenjojo

Police are hunting for a cyclist who was among three suspected robbers that intercepted a businessman and stole his sh1.5m in Kyenjojo...

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Current Affairs

Seeta High School’s missing student found, claims he was tired of home

In a recorded audio, Akandinda claims he has issues at home which had made him flee. He says that he wanted to...

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Court

Court dismisses case of inciting violence against MP Ssekikubo

MASAKA, UGANDA: Court in Masaka has dismissed a case against which Lwemiyaga County MP, Mr Theodore Ssekikubo had been accused of inciting...

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Fact-Check

FACT CHECK: Kabaka Mutebi yet to sack Katikkiro Mayiga

Katikiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II (File Photo)

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Court

Judiciary Stiffens fight against Corruption as Staff get Uniform

KAMPALA:- All Judiciary staff across the country will now have to wear purple uniforms bearing their names as a way to reduce...

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Featured

KCCA to name road after late Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) council has resolved to rename Nsambya Estates Road after the late Archbishop of Kampala, Dr Cyprian Kizito...

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REVEALED: Here is what Kabaka of Buganda is reportedly suffering from

Kabaka Ronald Mwenda Mutebi II appeared to be in discomfort on Tuesday during his birthday celebrations at Bulange, Mengo

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Govt resolves to maintain night curfew until further notice

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, has told MPs that the night-time curfew put in place to stem the spread...

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There have been no abductions by Ugandan security – Kutesa tells UN

Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa has told the United Nations Security Council that there have been no abductions and kidnappings by Ugandan...

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National

Kiruhura goes into quarantine over increased Foot and Mouth Disease

The authorities in Kiruhura district have decided to put the district under total quarantine again over the increased spread of Foot and...

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Corporate Affairs

Wanyama speaks out on appointment as new CEO at Vision Group

Senior Presidential Press secretary and Seasoned Journalist, Don Wanyama was on Tuesday approved by the Vision Group board as the new Managing...

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UMEME faces probe over ‘Unauthorized Yaka deductions’

KAMPALA – The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on behalf of the Government has ordered to investigate power distributor Umeme limited on allegations...