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13 Feb '25
The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s
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13 Feb '25
The upcoming 2026 elections in Uganda are already causing divisions within political parties, especially the National Unity Platform (NUP).A notable example is the disagreement between Nasif Najja, the Wakiso dist
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13 Feb '25
An investigation into the recent arrest of accountant general Lawrence Semakula and eight other Finance ministry staff has drawn in the names of Kiryowa Kiwanuka and Ramathan Gggobi as being at the centre of a conspiracy to mudsling and punish Semakula.
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13 Feb '25
A massive scandal involving a Shs 1 trillion project has rocked the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) as the World Bank uncovers significant corruption and mismanagement. The Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), worth USD 200 million (about Shs 1 trillion), has b
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12 Feb '25
A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
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12 Feb '25
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has downplayed concerns over party member Betty Amongi's decision to contest for the Lira City Woman Parliamentary seat. Akena, currently serving as Lira City East MP, emphasized that electoral competition is
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12 Feb '25
RM MP Hon. Barnabas Tinkasimire has publicly distanced himself from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, stating that he cannot associate himself with a person whose intellect is questionable.Barnabas Tinkasimire remarks
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12 Feb '25
RM MP Hon. Barnabas Tinkasimire has publicly distanced himself from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, stating that he cannot associate himself with a person whose intellect is questionable.Barnabas Tinkasimire remarks
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12 Feb '25
As the political race for Aruu County’s Member of Parliament seat intensifies, the stakes are higher than ever. With the 2026 elections fast approaching, Charles Ochora, backed by the National Unity Platform (NUP), is gaining momentum, positioning himself as a
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12 Feb '25
This afternoon there was drama at the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices at Makerere-Kavule when one of the 10 contenders of the party ticket Moses Nsereko collapsed after the party didn’t announce him and instead declared Counsel Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola