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Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

KAMPALA — Uganda was thrust into a total blackout Sunday morning after a sudden failure in the national electricity grid, according to the state-run transmission utility.The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, or UETCL, issued an emergency public notice confirming that the n

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Solidarity in Sorrow! NUP Leadership Joins Community to Honor Edith Katende, The Wife Of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro

Solidarity in Sorrow! NUP Leadership Joins Community to Honor Edith Katende, The Wife Of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro

A strong spirit of unity and compassion was witnessed in Busiro Village, Luuka, as top leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) joined residents to bid farewell to Edith Katende, the beloved wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. The burial ceremony brought together family members, friends, political

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Three killed in deadly Acholi–Madi clash

Three killed in deadly Acholi–Madi clash

According to North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea, the violence broke out when a group of unidentified individuals, suspected to be from the Acholi community, clashed with residents from the Madi community.North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea

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Gov’t urged to reduce digital EPS fines, align speed limits

Gov’t urged to reduce digital EPS fines, align speed limits

A consultative meeting in Arua, featuring motorists, Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Police Force, Wednesday.Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has said the rollout of the Automated Express Penalty System (EPS) and the Fine Issuance System for errant mot

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Road Crashes in Uganda Rise in 2025 as Fatalities Increase — Police Report

Road Crashes in Uganda Rise in 2025 as Fatalities Increase — Police Report

Uganda registered 4,602 fatal road crashes in 2025, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to 2024, according to the annual crime report released by the Uganda Police Force.The Public Relations Officer and Liaison Officer for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Michael Kananura, noted

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Police arrest 10 in crackdown on Kampala panga-wielding gangs

Police arrest 10 in crackdown on Kampala panga-wielding gangs

Police also impounded four motorcycles believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes, noting that some of the bikes are suspected to have been stolen and used for quick escape after attacks.Police arraign some of the suspects believed to be part of the notorious panga-wielding

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King Saha Drops Favorite List of Female Musicians

King Saha Drops Favorite List of Female Musicians

Musician Mansur Ssemanda, commonly known as King Saha, is known for speaking his mind every time he gets the opportunity to address the public.While discussing the music industry, King Saha went ahead to reveal his list of favorite female musicians in Uganda.Speaking during a live T

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Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, and exploitation linked to unregulated recruitment schemes.The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barug

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Gunmen in UPDF uniform rob truck, abduct cashier in Kamuli

Gunmen in UPDF uniform rob truck, abduct cashier in Kamuli

Kamuli, Uganda: Suspected armed robbers dressed in military uniform on Tuesday evening attacked a commercial truck in Kamuli District, abducting a cashier and fleeing with millions of shillings in a brazen highway robbery.The incident occurred at Kayundho village in Namwendwa Sub-county al

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Legendary manager dies in hospital two weeks after taking charge of World Cup play-off

Legendary manager dies in hospital two weeks after taking charge of World Cup play-off

Romanian icon Mircea Lucescu has died at the age of 80 just weeks after leading the nation into a World Cup play-off. The European nation took on Turkey in a qualifying semi-final last month, losing 1-0 following Ferdi Kadioglu’s strike.Just days after that defeat, Lucescu resigned from

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