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Customs Enforcement at Entebbe Airport Foils Smuggling of 448 Mobile Phones Worth $76,704

Customs Enforcement at Entebbe Airport Foils Smuggling of 448 Mobile Phones Worth $76,704

URA enforcement team at Entebbe International Airport have intercepted 448 mobile phones worth over US$76,704 in a string of operations targeting illicit trade.According to the Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs Robert Kalumba, the seizures underscore a growing trend o

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Senior police officers face arrest over alleged defiance of court orders

Senior police officers face arrest over alleged defiance of court orders

Two senior police officers are facing possible arrest and imprisonment after being accused of defying court orders by allegedly aiding the forceful entry and attempted eviction of occupants from a disputed piece of land in Kampala. The application, filed before the Land Division of the High Court

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Police Recover Decomposing Body After Suspects Demand Shs1.5 M Ransom

Police Recover Decomposing Body After Suspects Demand Shs1.5 M Ransom

Police in Kyenjojo District have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged kidnap and murder of a seven-year-old boy who was reportedly strangled to death.The victim, identified as Osbert Turinayo, went missing on the night of June 12, 2026, at around 9:00 p.m. after leaving hom

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Photo of handcuffed activist Ninye Tabz sparks confusion on whereabouts

Photo of handcuffed activist Ninye Tabz sparks confusion on whereabouts

On Monday, June 22, 2026, reports emerged that Tabz had been dropped at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS). A photo later circulated online showing him in handcuffs.A photo showing handcuffed activist and NUP photographer Ninye Tabz has sparked fresh confusion over his whereabouts, days

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Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Candidates and their supporters traversing Kalangala District’s islands ahead of the Woman MP by-election have been asked to exercise extreme caution on Lake Victoria due to strong winds and rough waters.Water transport is usually risky between March and August as a result of seasonal wi

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Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections

Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections

KAMPALA, Uganda: 22 JUNE 2026— Following a prolonged period of public anticipation, the Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released the comprehensive roadmap for the 2026 Administrative Units (Village LC I and Parish LC II) and Women Councils and Committees elections.In a pres

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Man Utd receive Sandro Tonali transfer update with £35m deal 'almost sorted'

Man Utd receive Sandro Tonali transfer update with £35m deal 'almost sorted'

Sandro Tonali is attracting plenty of interest this summer (Image: Getty)Manchester United are reportedly ditching their pursuit of Sandro Tonali, as they believe the combined cost of a deal would be too high. United were said to have earmarked the Italian as a top transfer target, with To

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Manchester United rejects offers for Benjamin Šeško this summer

Manchester United rejects offers for Benjamin Šeško this summer

The Slovenian striker is staying put at Old Trafford despite reported interest from La Liga clubsManchester United has no intention of parting ways with Benjamin Šeško this summer. The club is rebuffing interest from Spanish clubs, signaling that the 22-year-old Slovenian striker remains

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How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back

After the January 2026 general elections, where President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM coasted to what was presented as a decisive victory—about 71.65% of the presidential vote—the political mood in Kampala shifted quickly into the language of finality. The opposition appeared spent, scattered

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UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning

UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning

KAMPALA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s power sector, the interim leadership at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has terminated the contracts of seven senior managers, barely weeks after assuming office.The decision, executed on Monday,

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