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12 May '26
vicious family war has exploded inside the wealthy family of former Minister of Health and Works Shaban Kirunda Nkutu, decades after the powerful minister was brutally killed by the regime of dictator Idi Amin in 1973.What started as a mourning period following the death of family matriarc
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12 May '26
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He has been tweeting his frustration with mass and endemic corruption in Uganda’s public sector How the abuse of the public trust through looting of public funds is going to cause a terrible backlash at the perpetrators
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11 May '26
Government has intensified verification of beneficiaries under the Teso compensation program, with State Minister Kenneth Ongalo Obote saying the exercise is aimed at eliminating fraud, cleaning up beneficiary lists, and ensuring only genuine claimants receive payment.State Minister for Te
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11 May '26
Hannah Karema has opened up about the challenges African beauty queens face at the global level, saying contestants from the continent have slim chances of winning the prestigious Miss World crown.Speaking about her experience representing Uganda at the international competition, Hannah re
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11 May '26
For many Ugandans, May 12 has become synonymous with the beginning of a new Museveni term in office. But beyond the ceremonial routines at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds lies a deeper political and historical symbolism rooted in Uganda’s turbulent past.The date traces back to May 12, 1980, wh
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11 May '26
National Unity Platform (NUP) politician Gorret Namugga has addressed reports linking her to the upcoming Kalangala District Woman MP by-election.The seat fell vacant following the death of Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, who passed away in April this year.Reports had suggested that some
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11 May '26
Deep inside Kibale Forest National Park, a rare and deadly clash among chimpanzees has captured global attention. Researchers have recorded brutal attacks, rising rivalries, and territorial battles within what is considered one of the largest known chimpanzee communities on Earth.Despite t
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11 May '26
Manchester United forward Amad is experiencing a difficult season at Old Trafford so far, prompting talk of a possible departure at the end of the season. The Ivorian spent the first half of the season operating in the right-sided wing-back role, impressing with his work ethic and tenacity.
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11 May '26
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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11 May '26
At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,
