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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

Pauline Maniraguha Bangirana, a retired Superintendent of Police and the first woman to join the Uganda Police Force, has passed away at the age of 85.Her death was confirmed by ASP Charles Twiine, head of the Cri

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MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

In today's parliamentary session, Jonathan Odur, the Member of Parliament for Erute South, raised concerns about the legal advice given by Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa.Odur expressed his concerns, asking the

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What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools.The cost of enroll

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16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough

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Ugandans Heartbroken as Besigye Emotionally Narrates What He is Going Through at Luzira Prison

Ugandans Heartbroken as Besigye Emotionally Narrates What He is Going Through at Luzira Prison

Ugandans have been left heartbroken after former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye expressed fears for his life while in Luzira Maximum Prison.Speaking to Parliament’s Human Rights Commi

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USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o

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Remember Former Minister Princess Kabakumba? The Untold Story of Her Life After Political Retirement

Remember Former Minister Princess Kabakumba? The Untold Story of Her Life After Political Retirement

Former Minister Princess Kabakumba Labwoni Masiko has moved on from politics and is now focused on law and public service. She resigned from government in 2011 after facing allegations of misusing Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) equipment for her private radio station, Kings Broadcasti

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Museveni Under Pressure to Sack Uganda's Attorney General

Museveni Under Pressure to Sack Uganda's Attorney General

Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has written to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him to take immediate action against Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa. Ssemakadde accuses Kiryowa of using his office for personal gain and exposing the government to massive financial losse

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How Former Uganda Police Chief Bounced Back With Top Job After Months in the Cold

How Former Uganda Police Chief Bounced Back With Top Job After Months in the Cold

He is one of the most respected security leaders in Uganda, whose career resurgence demonstrates the value of experience in public service.Abbas Byakagaba, former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), was appointed as Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Yoweri Musev

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