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2.0KPolitics‘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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1.5KWORLDUS. 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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1.3KNational 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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1.2KCrimeTurkish 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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1.0KNational 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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1.9KSportsNamboole 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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935BusinessTop 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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1.1KNewsUsyk 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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1.3KCrime10 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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983CrimeOutspoken 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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1.1KNational 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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1.1KNational 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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929OpinionTip! 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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1.4KNational 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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889ENERGY & 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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947SecurityUganda 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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1.1KBusinessHere 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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1.0KNational 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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746National 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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743Human 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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799FamilyThe 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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770FeaturedThe 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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794FeaturedUgandan 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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771CrimeTop 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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719National 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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620SecurityMinistry 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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653FeaturedSsenyondo 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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287AfricaSPA Namyalo Urges Women to Uphold Marital Values, Warns Against Irresponsible Polygamy
The Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) Manager, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has urged women to uphold discipline, patience, and self-respect...
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369National NewsSpeaker Among Leads NRM Mobilisation Drive in Bugweri, Praises Museveni’s Development Agenda
Bugweri, Uganda — The Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, on Saturday rallied...
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260National NewsSpeaker Among, SPA Namyalo Lead Massive NRM Mobilisation Drive in Mayuge Ahead of Museveni’s Visit
Mayuge, Uganda — The Speaker of Parliament and NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, on Friday led...
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214National NewsNRM Appoints EALA MP Jacqueline Amongin to Head President Museveni’s Campaign in Teso
Kyandondo, Uganda – East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Jacqueline Amongin has been officially appointed by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to...
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422OpEdOP-ED: Whether NUP Goes Into Alliance With PFF, President Museveni Will Triumph
By Akampa Tanbull As I write this, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa is actively on the campaign trail. Unlike in Luwero and...
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1.2KFARMERS DESKNAGRC&DB Unveils Kasolwe Brown Goat to Boost Uganda’s Livestock Sector
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has unveiled the Kasolwe Brown Goat, a new breed designed to revolutionize...
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525National NewsMuseveni Reaffirms Commitment to Improve Health, Education Services in Arua
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving health and education infrastructure in Arua District and Arua City, while urging...
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428National NewsMuseveni Pledges to Tarmac Nebbi–Zombo–Vura Road in Two Phases
By ALEX PITHUA President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to tarmac the 118-kilometre Nebbi–Zombo–Zeu–Warr–Vura road in two phases, starting in April 2026....
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172National NewsCentenary Group Set To Unveil Modern Commercial Complex In Mbale, Strengthening Regional Presence
Centenary Group is set to unveil its newest regional landmark Centenary Group HouseMbale on Saturday, 18th October 2025, in a grand ceremony...
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150Human RightsIsraeli Military Confirms Release of First Hostages by Hamas Under Ceasefire Agreement
Jerusalem, Israel — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the release of the first group of hostages held by Hamas, marking...
