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Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of

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'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the

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US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

US tech CEO resigns after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

A US tech company says its chief executive has quit after he was apparently caught on a big screen at a Coldplay concert embracing a female co-worker, in a clip that went viral.Astronomer said in a statement: "Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted

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ACCA and Deloitte Uganda Launch 9th CFO Awards to Celebrate Financial Leadership

ACCA and Deloitte Uganda Launch 9th CFO Awards to Celebrate Financial Leadership

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have launched the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.Organised under the theme, “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy,” the 2025 awards will spotlight finance leaders who are not

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74 Year Old Minister Accused of Ferrying Students to Vote in Ruhinda County NRM Primaries

74 Year Old Minister Accused of Ferrying Students to Vote in Ruhinda County NRM Primaries

Controversy erupted in Ruhinda County after a 74-year-old minister was accused of ferrying students from various schools to participate in th

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Crowd Erupts in Cheers as Museveni Grants Minister Balaam Special New Appointment

Crowd Erupts in Cheers as Museveni Grants Minister Balaam Special New Appointment

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday made a surprise visit to the Kigo Carpentry Village and Skilling Centre, where he unleashed a storm of accountability demands, following concerns about the misuse of public funds.In an unexpected twist, the Presi

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Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Shoprite Uganda was acquired by CarrefourKampala, Uganda | The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ruled that Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited is liable to pay Shs 1,354,624,690 in Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA),

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"MP Kabanda Shot Me" – Family Cries for Justice After Campaign Rally Turns Violent

"MP Kabanda Shot Me" – Family Cries for Justice After Campaign Rally Turns Violent

A family in Mubende District is demanding jus

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Four Ugandans listed as directors of Russian firm in controversial digital plate project

Four Ugandans listed as directors of Russian firm in controversial digital plate project

Who's behind Uganda's digital number plates? The Russian company in the controversial deal is revealed to have Ugandan directors, raising new questions about the project's structure.The Russian firm awarded Uganda’s digital number plate contract, Join

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I Wanted War With NUP, But PFF Wanted Peace – Munyagwa Reveals Why He Rejected Joining Besigye

I Wanted War With NUP, But PFF Wanted Peace – Munyagwa Reveals Why He Rejected Joining Besigye

Former Kawempe South MP and fiery political figure Mubarak Munyagwa has finally opened up about his decision to distance himself from the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), a political platform spearheaded by longtime opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.

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