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2.8KPolitics‘Go and Recruit able Ugandans to protect Museveni’s votes’- ONC Launches NRM Vote Protection Team Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially launched its Vote Protection Team today at...
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2.1KWORLDUS. Woman Freed After 43 Years in Prison for Murder She Didn’t Commit
A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra...
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1.9KNational NewsNamisindwa District Woman MP Aspirant Dr. Khanakwa Urges Unity for Development
Dr. Sarah Khanakwa, also known as Sibya Sipoto, is calling for unity among leaders and residents of Namisindwa District to foster development...
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1.7KCrimeTurkish Investor Fined UGX200 Million For Depositing Murrum in Wetland
The Standards Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Kerim Ray, the Director of Yamani Construction Limited, to pay a fine of 200...
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1.5KNational NewsHajjat Namyalo Rallies Bazzukulu To Come In Large Numbers For Entebbe Empowerment Drive, Bashes Social Media Rumors Of Iran Scholarships
Kampala, Uganda: The Special Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, also PA Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) in Kyambogo, has urged...
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2.5KSportsNamboole Stadium Regains International Match Hosting Status as CAF Gives Clearance
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for Mandela National Stadium-Namboole to resume hosting international matches. This announcement...
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1.5KBusinessTop 6 Essential Business Communication Skills You Need
Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in the business world. Whether you’re negotiating a deal, leading a team, or presenting to...
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1.6KNewsUsyk vs Fury fight is less than a month away: we talk about the latest preparations for the main heavyweight fight
According to experts from the global bookmaker 1xBet, world boxing, which has been losing popularity to MMA in recent years, needs a...
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1.9KCrime10 African Countries With the Weakest Passports in Q1 of 2024
One of the most immediate consequences of having a weak passport is the limitation on travel options. The problem of weak passports...
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1.4KCrimeOutspoken MP Kabanda Tasks Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Otafiire To Produce Report On Rampant Assassinations In Uganda
Kasambya county Member of Parliament, David Kabanda, is pressing Gen. Kahinda Otafiire to provide a thorough report concerning a series of assassinations...
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1.5KNational NewsNRM Party Leaders, Bazzukulu, Religious Leaders Pray for First Lady Janet Museveni
NRM party leaders and religious leaders led by Rt. Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe, the Bishop of the new South Ankole Diocese, Former Supreme...
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1.6KNational NewsMUST READ! 12 Biggest Events that Defined Uganda in 2023
This is a breakdown of the biggest events in Uganda by month in 2023. It’s a new year and a fresh start...
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1.4KOpinionTip! How to Survive in January on a Low Budget
The joy and excitement of December festivities often leave us with fond memories but also an empty wallet as we step into...
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1.9KNational NewsHow Ugandan Gov’t Borrowed Over UGX7 Trillion In Seven Days
Uganda faces an increasingly tough task raising cash for debt repayments even as the country has gone on a Shs7 trillion borrowing...
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1.3KENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCESIs Clean Cooking the Answer To Saving Uganda’s Forests Cover?
By Nakizito Anita Kampala: Uganda is among the fastest growing populations in the world, at a rate of about 3.6% per annum,...
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1.4KSecurityUganda Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season
The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the...
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1.5KBusinessHere Are The Complex Challenges Facing China’s Economic Future
China, a country renowned for its impressive economic growth, finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic development. The nation is...
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1.6KNational NewsPresident Museveni Hosts Joseph Kony’s Son, Vows Support for War Victims and Rehabilitation
On August 25, President Museveni of Uganda hosted the son of Joseph Kony, the fugitive Ugandan warlord notorious for leading the Lord’s...
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1.1KNational NewsKaabong District, Where Mobile Money Arrives After 2 Hours
Amidst the sprawling hills of Ik constituency in Kaabong district, northeastern Uganda, an indigenous minority tribe is taking a unique approach to...
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1.1KHuman Rights“Eunice Katushabe: A Testament to Resilience Amidst Adversity”
Navigating the Perils of LGBTQ+ Identity in Uganda In the heart of Uganda, the story of Eunice Katushabe unfolds—a narrative emblematic of...
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1.2KFamilyThe Silent Crisis: Hadijah’s Story of Survival Amidst Uganda’s Domestic Violence Epidemic
In a country marred by the shadows of domestic violence, the story of Mayende Nakalyango Hadijah stands as a harrowing testament to...
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1.2KFeaturedThe Ordeal of Walusimbi Meddy: A Reflection of Traditional Norms and Legal Constraints in Uganda
In Uganda, a country where traditional norms and legal frameworks strictly govern societal behavior, the story of Walusimbi Meddy unfolds, revealing the...
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1.2KFeaturedUgandan Mother Demands Justice After Police Brutality and Her Son’s Disappearance
KAMPALA| Nankoma Margret Namukose, a 63-year-old mother of six, is currently hospitalized at Kumi Orthopedic Centre in Uganda, suffering from multiple fractures...
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1.2KCrimeTop URSB Boss Dies In Nasty Road Accident
A senior official at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) was this morning killed in a freak accident on the Iganga-Mbale Road....
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1.1KNational NewsPoliticians, Royals & Tycoons Flock Archbishop Ssemwogerere Installation
By Mwine Moses Several politicians, royals and city businessmen on Tuesday thronged Lubaga Cathedral to attend the installation of His Grace Paul...
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973SecurityMinistry of Defence Seeks UGX 89Bn For ADF War
Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs led by State Minister of Defence (General Duties), Jacob Oboth Oboth have made...
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971FeaturedSsenyondo Achilles: The Youth’s Beacon of Hope in Mukono’s Political Arena
In a landmark victory that signaled a significant shift in Mukono’s political landscape, Ssenyondo Achilles was appointed as a Youth Counsellor, marking...
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92National NewsCivil Coalition Warns South Korean Government Against Targeting Specific Religions
Seoul, South Korea: A coalition of civil society groups has warned that recent remarks by senior South Korean government officials targeting specific...
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173National NewsUPDF Chief Warns of Possible Full Withdrawal from Somalia Over Funding Shortfalls
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has warned that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) could fully withdraw from Somalia...
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148National NewsAuditor General Flags Weak Oversight as Fuel Adulteration Escalates Nationwide
Fuel adulteration cases rose markedly in the year ending June 2025, sparking fresh concern over the effectiveness of fuel quality safeguards under...
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152National NewsGen Z Draws the Line Between Talk and Results, Honours Jane Barekye
KAMPALA, Uganda — Youth-led organisation Gen Z for Gen 7 has recognized Jane Barekye, the State House Comptroller, for her role in...
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277National NewsDiana Ampaire Kampe leads the National Female Youth MP race with 71%, followed by Mercy Kanyesigye at 20% and Julia Muhumuza at 9%
Kampala | Uganda – In a country where the youth make up a significant portion of the population, their voices are critical...
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260BusinessBig Story! Museveni Decorates Indian Industrialist Barot with Crested Crane Medal
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer) Medal to Indian entrepreneur Mr Barot Harshad...
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329National NewsTop Story! NRM Faces Internal Strain Following Disputed Workers’ MP Poll
The recently concluded election for the workers’ representative in Parliament has triggered debate within labour circles and the ruling National Resistance Movement...
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307OpEdFrom Drift to Direction: The Unheralded Leadership Behind NRM’s Buganda Resurgence
By Hakim Kyeswa As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) marks four decades at the helm of Uganda’s destiny, its legacy is not...
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273National NewsTop Story! Shincheonji Sites Political Targeting as Seoul Orders Investigation Into Religious Groups
SEOUL, South Korea — The Shincheonji Church of Jesus on Monday accused the South Korean government of weaponizing state power to carry...
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366National NewsIran Defends Crackdown on Protests, Cites Economic Triggers and Foreign Interference
Tehran, January 2026 — The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has defended its handling of recent protests triggered by economic...
