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Christopher Okello Files Appeal in Nursery Murders Death Sentence

Christopher Okello Files Appeal in Nursery Murders Death Sentence

KAMPALA, Uganda — A man sentenced to death for killing four nursery school children has filed an appeal challenging his conviction and sentence, court records show.Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, was convicted in a fast-tracked trial before High Court Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, who des

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Court Declines to Declare Kampala Businessman Bankrupt, Gives Bank Greenlight to Sell His Property

Court Declines to Declare Kampala Businessman Bankrupt, Gives Bank Greenlight to Sell His Property

High Court’s Commercial Division has dismissed a bid by businessman and former property developer, Sendyona Mukasa Edward to be declared bankrupt, paving the way for Equity Bank Uganda to sell his remaining home to recover an outstanding loan.In a case filed as Bankruptcy Cause No. 3 of

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Widow Appeals for Government Support to Repatriate Daughter’s Body from China

Widow Appeals for Government Support to Repatriate Daughter’s Body from China

The head of the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in China is H.E. Oliver Wonekha (L). She serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) while Uganda's official diplomatic representation in G

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UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

Uganda's communications regulator has thrown its weight behind the fast-growing informal Wi-Fi hotspot business model, urging telecommunications companies to respond with innovation rather than oppose a service that is expanding internet access for low-income consumers.The Uganda Communica

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MOGO BUSTED! Court Slams Lender for ‘Exploitative’ 86% Interest Charges

MOGO BUSTED! Court Slams Lender for ‘Exploitative’ 86% Interest Charges

Kenyan court has delivered a stinging blow to Mogo Auto Limited, ruling that the lender charged a customer “exorbitant” and “exploitative” interest on a Ksh400,000 loan — a decision likely to resonate with many Ugandans who have repeatedly complained about the company’s lending practi

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Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision with Bus in Kanungu

Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision with Bus in Kanungu

motorcyclist was killed instantly following a tragic road crash involving a passenger bus in Kanungu District on Thursday evening.According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, the fatal accident occurred on June 12, 2026, at approximately 6:59 p.m. at Kyakatara

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Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply

Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health revealed Friday that demand for Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection launched in April, currently surpasses available doses, with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug.Speaking at a meeting attended by HIV advocates, researchers and pol

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Four players leave England's World Cup camp ahead of opening game vs Croatia

Four players leave England's World Cup camp ahead of opening game vs Croatia

England have confirmed that Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha and Josh King have all departed the squad following their involvement in the World Cup warm-up fixtures. Head coach Thomas Tuchel opted to include the four youngsters to strengthen the numbers during the squad's stint in Florida.

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Oboth-Oboth Cuts Speaker’s Donations Budget From Shs24bn to Shs3.9bn

Oboth-Oboth Cuts Speaker’s Donations Budget From Shs24bn to Shs3.9bn

Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has slashed the budget under the Office of the Speaker from more than Shs24 billion to Shs3.9 billion and redirected the balance to parliamentary committees, saying lawmakers must be adequately funded to prevent them from seeking favours from the government agencies they

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Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says URA

Revenue officials say taxpayers are increasingly questioning how their money is used, warning that public trust and accountability are becoming critical to Uganda's efforts to raise Shs40 trillion in taxes and finance its record Shs84.39 trillion budget.KAMPALA — The Uganda Revenue Autho

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