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Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students and parents of Busoga University have protested a proposed name change, warning it threatens the institution’s identity and could affect graduates’ academic transcripts.One of the Main Buildings at the defunct Busoga University which is set to resume operations this year (Phot

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Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

A continental network of Catholic scholars, leaders, and advocates of pastoral ministry and church studies has asked the government to immediately release detained Masaka priest, the Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira. The pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) in a statement on Sa

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BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

National Resistance Movement’s Justice Nameere also a daughter to former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has been declared the winner of the Masaka City Women MP rate after a controversial vote recount handled by Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe.The three-day vote recount exercise

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Museveni halts Central Bank directive on Sacco licensing

Museveni halts Central Bank directive on Sacco licensing

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to halt threats and directives aimed at forcing Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) to apply for licences, arguing that the Central Bank should limit its role to oversight rather than direct control.The direc

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Umeme Issues Profit Warning, Cites Losses from Concession Exit

Umeme Issues Profit Warning, Cites Losses from Concession Exit

KAMPALA | Umeme Limited has warned shareholders and investors to expect another year of financial losses, marking the second consecutive year the company will close its books in the red, following the termination of its electricity distribution concession in Uganda.In a public notice issue

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Muturi Warns Ruto: Any Attack on Opposition Will Trigger Widespread Protests

Muturi Warns Ruto: Any Attack on Opposition Will Trigger Widespread Protests

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters.Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held

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Over 30 school administrators, teachers arrested over early school opening

Over 30 school administrators, teachers arrested over early school opening

Jinja authorities have arrested school administrators and teachers for opening schools and conducting lessons before the official term start date.Jinja Resident District Commissioner Ahmed Kateregga Musaazi, confirmed the report (Photo/File)Jinja, Uganda: Authorities in Jinja Distri

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Shs 5.3tn Karuma Dam Delivers Only 30% of Installed Power Capacity, Threatens Loan Repayments

Shs 5.3tn Karuma Dam Delivers Only 30% of Installed Power Capacity, Threatens Loan Repayments

Kampala — Uganda’s flagship hydropower projects are operating far below their available generation capacity, raising concerns over revenue shortfalls and the country’s ability to service billions of dollars in Chinese loans used to build the plants, the Auditor General has warned.In

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“There is no opposition in Uganda,” Museveni says

“There is no opposition in Uganda,” Museveni says

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has alleged that the National Unity Platform (NUP), led by his two-time challenger Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, manipulated the 2021 General Election by introducing 2.7 million fake votes, one million locally and 1.7 million imported from Duba

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Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads

Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads

The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through externa

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