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From Honorables to Beggars: Ex-MPs Cry for Medical Aid as Life After Parliament Turns Miserable

From Honorables to Beggars: Ex-MPs Cry for Medical Aid as Life After Parliament Turns Miserable

In Uganda’s politics, the journey from honor to hardship can be as swift as the blink of an eye. One day, a Member of Parliament enjoys the title of “Honorable,” the next, they are struggling to afford medical care.

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Makerere Power Struggle Deepens as Nawangwe Blocks Permanent Deputies

Makerere Power Struggle Deepens as Nawangwe Blocks Permanent Deputies

The leadership crisis at Makerere University has taken a troubling turn as Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe continues to resist the appointment of permanent Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs), leaving key positions in limbo for nearly eight years.

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Gen Otafiire: NUP MP Found with UPDF Ranks for Lt. Gen and Maj. Gen

Gen Otafiire: NUP MP Found with UPDF Ranks for Lt. Gen and Maj. Gen

As campaigns for the Kawempe North by-election continue, Uganda's political environment is becoming more tense. Security forces have arrested 24 opposition supporters, raising concerns about political repression and the use of military symbols.

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Viral Video Shows NRM’s Faridah Nambi Giving 50K Notes in Kawempe, People Refuse Cash Handout

Viral Video Shows NRM’s Faridah Nambi Giving 50K Notes in Kawempe, People Refuse Cash Handout

As the Kawempe North by-election campaign continues, National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Faridah Nambi has faced criticism after a video surfaced showing her offering UGX 50,000 to voters at a market. The act, seen by many as voter bribery, was met with

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Minister Lugolobi Explains Why He ‘Stole’ Karamoja Ironsheets

Minister Lugolobi Explains Why He ‘Stole’ Karamoja Ironsheets

State Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, has defended his decision to use iron sheets meant for the Karamoja sub-region, insisting they were used for community development projects in Kayunga district.

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Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Company directors and secretaries have been called upon to rethink governance in an AI-driven world and explore ways to foster more objective, transparent, and effective decision-making processes.This call was made during the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference, held u

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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign

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UPDF Defends JAT Involvement in Kawempe By-election

UPDF Defends JAT Involvement in Kawempe By-election

JAT forces rained impunity on opposition NUP supporters with still and video images leaving even regime apologists cringingThe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially confirmed that the gunmen terrorizing residents in Kawempe are part of their own

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Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

The restoration of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens (EBG) has taken a significant step forward, with approximately 40 families voluntarily relocating from the premises.This follows a notice issued earlier this year by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), addressing concerns over the legality

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Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz

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