All posts tagged "News"
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1.1KBig StoryUganda’s Agather Atuhaire alleges rape by Tanzanian security operatives
Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire has come out to accuse Tanzanian security operatives of rape and torture while in secret detention,...
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1.3KOP-EDLawyers should be armed with words, not swords
By Steven Masiga Lawyers across the world are trained to tear down their adversarial opponents using words—not swords. In making court arguments,...
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1.6KOP-EDBoosting Uganda’s Economy: The Power of Export Promotion
By Bagarukayo Abdu Uganda’s economic growth and development can be significantly enhanced by promoting exports and reducing imports. By embracing export promotion,...
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986NewsBusoga Police Commanders told to serve diligently, uphold integrity
Kamuli, Uganda: The Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Police Force, AIGP Bamunoba Ubaldo, has urged police commanders in the Busoga North...
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901NewsHajj Lumolo retains Sironko NRM seat as Minister Nambozo fails to appear
Sironko, Uganda: Renowned businessman and veteran politician Hajj Sulaiman Lumolo Mafabi was on Friday, May 23, declared unopposed as the National Resistance...
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2.8KNewsKibuku NRM Polls: Dr Wakida in landslide victory as ONC’s Sylvia Damba wins unopposed
Kibuku, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party grassroots elections in Kibuku District Friday concluded on a decisive note, with Dr. Patrick...
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1.3KCourtTrial against Kayanja accusers in Sodomy case stalls as defence fails to disclose testimonies
Kampala, Uganda: The sodomy case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral on Thursday hit another snag after the prosecution...
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700FeaturesIFSC starts fundraising campaign to expand access to dental care
Kampala, Uganda: The International Family Support Centre (IFSC) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to expand dental care access to underserved communities...
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1.1KNationalMbale Diocese renews call for relocation of garage from disputed church land
Mbale, Uganda: The Mbale Diocese Church of Uganda has renewed its call for the relocation of Mbale Main Garage from the diocesan...
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998NewsReligious leaders ban campaigns in churches, mosques ahead of 2026 polls
Fort Portal, Uganda: The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) wing in Tooro Region has banned political campaigns in churches, mosques, and other...
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822NewsCounsel Wanyoto pledges Shs20m, 30 bursaries to Banyole community
Mbale, Uganda: Independent MP hopeful Counsel Paul Mugoya Wanyoto on Saturday pledged Shs20 million towards the construction of a Banyole Community Office...
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1.5KBig StoryGulu Mortuary attendant turns to football to cope with trauma of daily exposure to death
Gulu, Uganda: For over 15 years, George Oroma has worked as a mortuary attendant at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, handling up to...
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1.4KCrimeKarenga: Two more guns recovered in ongoing crackdown on illegal firearms in Karamoja
Karenga, Uganda: The joint security forces attached to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have recovered...
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2.3KBreakingFormer Police Boss Nixon Agasirwe arrested for allegedly ordering Joan Kagezi murder
Kampala, Uganda: Former Police Special Operations Commander at the rank of Senior Superintendent, SSP Nixon Agasirwe, is reportedly in custody over his...
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1.1KNationalBUYENDE: Child-led family risk kidnap, hunger after parents flee home
Buyende, Uganda: A child-headed household in Buyende Trading Centre Zone is facing severe hunger, risk of disease, and possible abduction after their...
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2.1KEntertainmentElgon Festival 2025 to rock Mbale with music, cultural showcase and tourism
Mbale, Uganda: Organizers of the Elgon Festival 2025 have confirmed that preparations are complete ahead of what is expected to be a...
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1.2KCourtBusia LCV boss re-arrested, charged over car dispute with CAO
Busia, Uganda: The embattled Chairperson of Busia District, Stephen Wasike Mugeni, has been re-arrested and charged with wrongful confinement and threatening violence...
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1.8KNewsNUP lawyer Abed Nasser charged over military drills, remanded to Iganda Prison
Iganga, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) lawyer, Abed Nasser Mudiobole has been charged with conducting unlawful military drills and inciting...
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Why a peasant father once slapped his son who was a Ugandan Minister
By Steven Masiga Sometime in the mid-1980s, a peasant father from Bugisu made the long journey to Kampala with one mission: to...
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917NationalArchbishop Obbo confirms 1,100 in Pallisa, cautions Christians against domestic violence
Pallisa, Uganda: The Archbishop of Tororo Catholic Archdiocese, His Eminence Dr. Emmanuel Obbo, has called on Christians to strongly guard against domestic...
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4.0KBig StoryGen Saleh says he will deal with nephew Muhoozi over controversial X posts
Gulu, Uganda: The Special Presidential Adviser on Defence and Security, Gen Caleb Akandwanaho, aka Salim Saleh (L) has promised to deal with...
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1.1KNewsPope Leo XIV reassigns Vatican representative to Uganda
Kampala, Uganda: In his fourth round of episcopal appointments and resignations since assuming the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has reassigned Archbishop Luigi...
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836NewsNamuwenge calls for mindset change, embrace inclusive PDM implementation
Mbale, Uganda: The National Coordinator for the Emyooga program and Eastern Region consultant for the Parish Development Model (PDM), Ritah Namuwenge, has...
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844NationalAmbassador Kezaala leads Qatar travel agents to explore Jinja’s top tourist sites
Jinja, Uganda: Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission in Qatar, Haji Muhammad Baswari Kezaala, on Saturday led a delegation of travel agents from...