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'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

The bush-war veteran made a stinging rebuke of the current military establishment, invoking his revolutionary roots to condemn the high-handedness of security forces during the ongoing election season.Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda OtafIire, has distanced himself

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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age

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Pastor Sserwadda Sparks Election Storm as Leaders Clash Over Voters Staying at Polling Stations

Pastor Sserwadda Sparks Election Storm as Leaders Clash Over Voters Staying at Polling Stations

A fresh political storm is brewing ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections after Pastor Joseph Sserwadda, a well-known Born-Again Christian leader, spoke out strongly against calls for voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting.Pastor Sserwadda, the Lead Pastor at Victory

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Gov’t opts for UGX 5M Cash Payout per Household in Cattle Restocking Programme

Gov’t opts for UGX 5M Cash Payout per Household in Cattle Restocking Programme

According to a 2024 report from the government assurance and implementation committee, there are 92,634 war debt claimants in Northern and Eastern Uganda. Out of the total claimants, the Acholi Sub-region has 16,946, while Lango has 42,024, and 33,664 claimants are in Teso.The government

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Cabinet announces new system to fast-track civil servant salaries

Cabinet announces new system to fast-track civil servant salaries

President Salva Kiir chairs an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers in Juba on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to discuss key peace agreement amendments.The Council of Ministers has announced the establishment of a specialised payment mechanism designed to expedite the clearance o

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URA restricts importation of Starlink equipment, requires UPDF clearance

URA restricts importation of Starlink equipment, requires UPDF clearance

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has imposed an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Elon Musk’s Starlink technology and other communication equipment, requiring special authorization from the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) before such items can enter the co

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Second NUP Candidate Withdraws From Parliamentary Contest in Sembabule

Second NUP Candidate Withdraws From Parliamentary Contest in Sembabule

Idi Ssemata, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate for the Mawogola North parliamentary race, has withdrawn from next year’s general elections. He becomes the second NUP candidate to pull out of the race in Sembabule District ahead of the general election slated for January 1

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KADAGA: Am In My House Not In Any Hospital, Stop Spreading Rumors

KADAGA: Am In My House Not In Any Hospital, Stop Spreading Rumors

Over the last 10 days, rumors have been swirling especially on social media revealing how long serving Kamuli women legislator, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga how she was critically ill and admitted in hospital.Rumors further suggest

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Gen Kainerugaba, Turkish Firm Review First Phase of Standard Gauge Railway Project

Gen Kainerugaba, Turkish Firm Review First Phase of Standard Gauge Railway Project

Uganda has taken a major step forward in advancing its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, meeting leaders of the Turkish construction firm Yapı Merkezi to review the first phase o

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Andrew Mwenda’s brother Major Baguma dies

Andrew Mwenda’s brother Major Baguma dies

Maj. Isaac Newton Baguma Muhanga Amooti, brother of journalist Andrew Mwenda and senior government officials, has died, with family and leaders paying tribute as burial arrangements await announcement.Maj. Isaac Newton Baguma Muhanga Amooti is dead.Amooti died on Friday morning, Dec

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