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12 Feb '25
Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution, is facing controversy over accusations of corruption and governance issues. The suspension of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a member of the University Council, has caused concern and raised que
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12 Feb '25
Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."
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05 Feb '25
The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi
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04 Feb '25
Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases
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31 Jan '25
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) are in mourning after the sudden loss of Brigadier General Charles Oluka. His unexpected death has deeply affected his family, friends, and colleagues.
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31 Jan '25
The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough
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31 Jan '25
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked that no public money be used to buy his clothes after concerns were raised about the 2025/2026 national budget which includes large amounts for meals, bed sheets and shoes for top government officials.
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30 Jan '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has made waves with a powerful statement regarding Africa's colonial borders.Following the fall of Goma, a key city in the eastern Demo
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30 Jan '25
What was meant to be a happy celebration of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) 39 years in power turned into a scene of chaos in Kabale Municipality on Sunday. The event at Kabale Main Stadium quickly became a heated clash between two key political figur
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22 Jan '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. While he is currently in Algeria on an official visit to strengthen military ties, his refusal to appear before Uganda’s Parliamentary Committ