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Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

Soroti NIRA official arrested over National ID extortion

An official attached to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Joshua Ekule, has been remanded to prison after being accused of extorting money from residents seeking national identity cards.Ekule was arrested during an operation by Soroti Resident District Commissi

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Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

Bukedea Residents Demand Full Accountability for Among’s Conduct, Abuse of Office

BUKEDEA DISTRICT, Uganda — Calls for accountability and an independent investigation have intensified in Bukedea District and across the Teso sub-region following allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation and abuse of office linked to former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet

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Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

Transport Officer’s Promotion Halted After Questions Over Engineering Credentials

KAMPALA — Internal government documents have revealed that suspended Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire’s promotion to a senior position in the Ministry of Works and Transport was halted after concerns emerged over engineering qualifications and Public Service recruitment requireme

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UGX 300b road works: Nateete–Nakawuka section to close for three months

UGX 300b road works: Nateete–Nakawuka section to close for three months

KAMPALA, Uganda — Motorists using the Nateete–Nakawuka Road corridor should prepare for significant traffic disruptions beginning Friday as the Ministry of Works and Transport closes a section of the road for drainage construction.The ministry announced Wednesday that the stretch betwe

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Museveni’s challengers over the years

Museveni’s challengers over the years

When President Museveni shot to power in 1986 by gun after a five-year guerrilla war, he famously declared that Africa’s biggest problem was leaders who overstayed in office.Four decades later, the same man has just taken the presidential oath for the eighth time — and his seventh as a

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How a mix-up in court file numbers cost Hill Water Shs 45.8 million

How a mix-up in court file numbers cost Hill Water Shs 45.8 million

An application by Hill Water Uganda seeking to overturn a default judgment in a debt dispute with General Moulding Uganda has been dismissed, bringing to an end a lengthy legal battle over unpaid goods worth Shs 45.8 million.Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu of the Commercial Court dismiss

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Investigations: Inside Gen.Jim Muhwezi–Henry Tumukunde Rivalry: How Cabinet Season Revives Old Kigezi Power Wars!

Investigations: Inside Gen.Jim Muhwezi–Henry Tumukunde Rivalry: How Cabinet Season Revives Old Kigezi Power Wars!

As President Yoweri Museveni settles into a fresh term following his swearing-in on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, attention within Uganda’s political and security establishment has rapidly shifted toward one thing: the impending cabinet reshuffle.Historically, periods preceding cabinet announce

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Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Agaba's slogan, “Sanitising the System,” resonated with many students, promising reforms in tuition policies, academic improvements, and better student representation in university governance.Edward Agaba was elected as the 22nd Guild President of Kyambogo University.His victory

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Kampala Moves to Enforce Noise Limits

Kampala Moves to Enforce Noise Limits

Bars, clubs and entertainment venues in Kampala face tighter restrictions after city authorities issued a 14 day ultimatum to comply with noise pollution standards or risk enforcement action.Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) says it is working with the National Environment Management A

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Female Fish Traders Raise Alarm Over Rising Harassment, Corruption, and Trade Barriers

Female Fish Traders Raise Alarm Over Rising Harassment, Corruption, and Trade Barriers

Female fish traders operating along Uganda’s border points have raised concern over rising cases of sexual harassment, corruption, and inconsistent trade regulations that they say are undermining their businesses and livelihoods.The complaints were voiced during a stakeholder dialogue or

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