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07 Jul '25
For decades, the name Aponye stood tall in Uganda’s business circles, synonymous with agro-processing success, expansive real estate investments, and strategic government supply contracts.Founded by the late Apollo Nyegamehe, commonly
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05 Jul '25
Fresh drama rocked Mubende district on July 4 when Michael Muhereza Ntambi, the LC5 chairman, physically clashed with his opponent, Vincent Tumusiime Gahanga Kisanja, during a heated NRM joint campaign meeting at Bujaala Village, Butoloogo Sub-county.A video tha
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03 Jul '25
The Aponye Group, once one of Uganda’s most formidable agro-processing and manufacturing empires, has collapsed just two years after the death of its founder, Apollo Nyegamehe. The group’s properties are now being auctioned off to recover debts, signaling th
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02 Jul '25
Police has warned individuals involved in the sabotage of Uganda’s electricity infrastructure, saying those found culpable will face severe consequences.In a statement, AIGP Tom Magambo, Director of Criminal Investigations, said law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to crack
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12 Jun '25
President Museveni has called on UPDF officers and students undergoing various courses at the Armoured Warfare Training School - Karama, Mubende District to protect Uganda from the divisive politics of identity.The president says politics of identity undermines national unity, and urg
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09 Jun '25
KAMPALA — Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has weighed in on the ongoing arrest of Col James Kasule, calling for his immediate release as investigations into the Mubende gold deal incident continue.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning
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07 Jun '25
The Uganda Film Festival (UFF) has marked its 13th anniversary of promoting local talent, creating jobs, boosting tourism, promoting national identity, enhancing Uganda’s image globally, and driving economic development.An initiative of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the Uga
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29 May '25
Several passengers were injured on Wednesday morning after a bus belonging to Baby Coaches overturned along the Mubende–Fort Portal highway, reportedly due to mechanical failure.The bus, registration number UBG 869U, was en route to Kasese when it overturned at Buwanga Cell in Mubende Mu
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15 May '25
Musician Bebe Cool has fulfilled his promise and officially handed over a newly constructed house to famous toddler TikToker, Bridgette.Bebe Cool and his convoy set off to Bridgette’s home in Mubende District yesterday morning to hand the fami
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10 May '25
Urban authorities in Western Uganda have been urged to take a more strategic and proactive approach to waste management and land use, seen as crucial levers for sustainable city growth.The call came during a meeting of the Western Region Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) in Ru