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Fred Mbidde: Ava Peace’s music stands out despite industry disconnect

Fred Mbidde: Ava Peace’s music stands out despite industry disconnect

Veteran politician and public figure Fred Mukasa Mbidde has shared his thoughts on which female artiste from Uganda’s younger generation he believes is making a notable impact on the music scene.Speaking during an interview on Sanyuka Uncut, Mbidde singled out singer Ava Peace as one of

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You’re an Opportunist”: PLU Fires Back at Minister Baryomunsi Over Remarks on Muhoozi

You’re an Opportunist”: PLU Fires Back at Minister Baryomunsi Over Remarks on Muhoozi

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group has sharply criticized the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, following his public remarks distancing government from controversial social media posts by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

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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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UNEB to release 2025 PLE results this Friday

UNEB to release 2025 PLE results this Friday

The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 PLE results this Friday, Jan. 30. Get details on candidate performance and the revised 2026 school calendarKAMPALA — The Uganda National Examinations Board will release the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination results this Friday,

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Mayoral polls plagued by ballot stuffing and voter apathy

Mayoral polls plagued by ballot stuffing and voter apathy

Ugandan municipal elections were hit by low voter turnout and claims of fraud, with officials in Masaka and Soroti reporting ballot stuffing and arrests during the mayoral polls.Polling stations across Uganda were hit by a combination of low turnout and reports of widespread malpractice on

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead in provisional results.Apac Municpality Incumbent Mayor, Patrick Ongom Eyul (UPC) left and Andrew Awany (Independent). Photo/Courtesy)Apa

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Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi

Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi

Fears for the life of outgoing Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi have intensified after he was charged with terrorism and remanded to Kitalya Prison, a move that has unsettled opposition leaders and sharpened political anxiety across the country.Kivumbi, who also serves as the N

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NRM Gov’t Chief Whip Denis Obua Whipped by Teacher in Ajuri MP Race

NRM Gov’t Chief Whip Denis Obua Whipped by Teacher in Ajuri MP Race

Alebtong — Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate Fred Jalameso has been officially declared the winner of the Ajuri County parliamentary race after securing 16,336 votes, narrowly defeating National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer and Chief Government Whip Denis Obua, who polled 15,5

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WHO’S EATING UGANDA’S GOLD MONEY? Foreign Firms Cash in as Ugandans remain poor

WHO’S EATING UGANDA’S GOLD MONEY? Foreign Firms Cash in as Ugandans remain poor

Uganda is sitting on a gold rush worth billions — but for most citizens, the shine stops at the headlines.Gold exports have exploded over the past decade, rebounding strongly after a brief slump in 2022/23 caused by a tax dispute that temporarily halted exports. By 2025, Uganda’s gold

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Meet the former Ugandan president you didn’t know about

Meet the former Ugandan president you didn’t know about

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba revealed that Colonel Walter Ochora once declared himself Uganda’s president on Radio Uganda but was arrested shortly after, making him the country’s shortest-serving “president.”Colonel Walter Ochora is Uganda’s shortest-serving president.Chief of

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