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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign

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Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

The restoration of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens (EBG) has taken a significant step forward, with approximately 40 families voluntarily relocating from the premises.This follows a notice issued earlier this year by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), addressing concerns over the legality

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Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Fact-Check: UPDF Dismisses Viral Claim on JATT, Kawempe North By-Election

Claim: A widely circulated statement attributed to UPDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Felix Kulayigye claims that the UPDF does not know the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), only hears about them in the media, and that their focus is on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern Congo, not the

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Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe

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Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Lesotho shocked by Trump's remarks that 'nobody has heard of the country'

Trump, addressing the US Congress in his first speech since his return to the Oval Office, made the reference as he listed cuts made to what he said was wasteful expenditure.BBC | Lesotho's government says it is shocked by US President Donald Trump saying that "n

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Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

BBC | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will "probably" announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday."Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that they'll do better" on

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Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Kenya's The Standard Backs Down On Gen Muhoozi

Last week, the Kenyan newspaper called Muhoozi a "Four-Star Brat" and described him on the front page in unforgiving terms, leading to protests from his supportersKenyan newspaper The Standard has softened its stance on Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General

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Anita Among Declares Bid for 12th Parliament Speaker Seat, Plans to Hand Over in 2031

Anita Among Declares Bid for 12th Parliament Speaker Seat, Plans to Hand Over in 2031

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has officially declared her intention to contest for the Speaker’s position in Uganda’s 12th Parliament.While making this announcement, she also revealed her plan to hand over

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"You Karagwa, Stop Worrying About My Son" – Museveni Clashes with Byanyima in Fiery Ankole Meeting

"You Karagwa, Stop Worrying About My Son" – Museveni Clashes with Byanyima in Fiery Ankole Meeting

President Yoweri Museveni recently visited the Ankole region, where he spoke about economic growth and industrialization.However, a past conversation between him and Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader

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US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will happen Tuesday, says commerce chief

BBC | US tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to come into effect on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary has said.The US president has threatened to impose 25% tariffs, which are a tax on imports, on his two neighbours on

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