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2.9KPolitics‘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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2.2KWORLDUS. 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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2.0KNational 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 News
Hajjat 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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2.6KSports
Namboole 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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1.5KBusiness
Top 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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1.7KNewsUsyk 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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2.0KCrime10 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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1.5KCrimeOutspoken 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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1.6KNational News
NRM 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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1.7KNational 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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1.4KOpinion
Tip! 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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2.0KNational News
How 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 RESOURCES
Is 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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1.5KSecurity
Uganda 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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1.6KBusinessHere 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 News
President 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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1.3KFamilyThe 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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1.3KFeaturedUgandan 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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1.1KSecurityMinistry 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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1.0KFeaturedSsenyondo 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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9National NewsNRM Cadres Petition Museveni Over ‘Procedural Integrity’ in Selection of Speaker, Deputy Speaker Candidates
Kampala: A group of cadres under the NRM Revolutionary Network (NRN) has petitioned Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Chairman of the National...
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13National NewsHow President Museveni Is Passionate About Uganda and East Africa’s Prosperity
By Akampa Rugaba Tanbull On many occasions, we have interacted with His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, both physically and online, especially as...
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Museveni’s Chief Muzzukulu Storms Makerere University With Ramadan Support, Tasks Muslim Students to Focus on Academics, Spiritual Growth
The Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) has continued its Ramadan outreach programme to institutions of higher learning, with Muslim students...
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22National News
Unity, Faith Take Centre Stage as ONC Hosts Muslim Leaders, NRM Buganda Chairpersons for Iftar Dinner
Kampala — The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, on Monday evening hosted Muslim clerics...
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35Human Rights
UHRC’s Basaliza Salutes Ugandan Women, Commends President Museveni for Promoting Gender Equality, Advancing Women in Leadership
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Commissioner, Hon. Col. (Rtd) Stephen Basaliza, has congratulated women across the country upon International Women’s Day,...
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23National News
Ramadan Outreach: Hajjat Namyalo Extends Aid to Jinja Prison Inmates, Fasting Muslims in Iganga
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs and Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, has...
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59National News
“Bring Us On Board” – UJU Journalists Storm ONC Offices, Reveal Struggles as SPA Namyalo Promises to Deliver Their Message to Museveni
Kampala; The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has met with a delegation of journalists under the...
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Museveni Commends SPA Namyalo’s Grassroot Mobilisation, Launches Tamini, Uganda’s First Sharia-Compliant Insurer
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched Tamini General Insurance Company, Uganda’s first Sharia-compliant insurance provider, marking the formal entry of Islamic...
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Cites UN Charter, Condemns Military Aggression by US and Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned what it described as “criminal military aggression” by the...
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39National News
European Parliament Condemns Uganda’s 2026 Elections, Cites ‘Serious Democratic Breaches’
The European Parliament has escalated pressure on Kampala following Uganda’s contested January 15, 2026 general elections, adopting a strongly worded resolution condemning...
