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MPs Urge Party Whips to Expedite Appointment of Sectoral Committee Leaders

MPs Urge Party Whips to Expedite Appointment of Sectoral Committee Leaders

A group of Members of Parliament, including Muwada Nkunyingi (Kyaddondo East), Robert Migadde (Buvuma), and Abdallah Kiwanuka (Mukono North), has called on Party Whips to urgently designate the leadership and composition of sectoral committees in Parliament.They argue that the delay is und

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Collusion Threatens Balaalo Eviction Exercise in Obongi, RDC Hashaka Warns

Collusion Threatens Balaalo Eviction Exercise in Obongi, RDC Hashaka Warns

A section of politicians and landlords in Obongi District are reportedly colluding with Balaalo herders to frustrate the implementation of Presidential Executive Order No. 2 of 2025, which directs the eviction of migrant cattle herders from Northern Uganda.The Obongi Resident District Co

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Inside Government’s New Pay Deal for Arts Teachers

Inside Government’s New Pay Deal for Arts Teachers

Following weeks of a sit-down strike that left arts lessons suspended across many government secondary schools, Government has come out with a new plan aimed at addressing the concerns raised by arts teachers.The strike, led by the Uganda Arts Teachers As

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Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Project Gains Momentum as West Nile Awaits Safer, Faster Transport

Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Project Gains Momentum as West Nile Awaits Safer, Faster Transport

Construction works on the Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo (KYM) Road are gaining momentum as the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), pushes forward with the Shs 494 billion (approximately USD 130 million) upgrade project aimed at improving transport connectivity, trade

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New retirement age in the United States by 2025: What you need to know

New retirement age in the United States by 2025: What you need to know

The Social Security Fairness Act is making waves across the United States, offering a glimmer of hope for thousands of citizens who rely on Social Security benefits. While the promise of increased benefits is enticing, the reality is t

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NRM Supporters Disrupt Kampala Traffic as Museveni Picks Nomination Forms for 2026 Bid

NRM Supporters Disrupt Kampala Traffic as Museveni Picks Nomination Forms for 2026 Bid

Traffic in parts of Kampala was brought to a standstill on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, as thousands of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party supporters poured onto major roads to escort President Yoweri Museveni as he picked nomination forms for h

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Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th

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High Court Orders Release of Eron Kiiza’s Passport in Contempt Case

High Court Orders Release of Eron Kiiza’s Passport in Contempt Case

The High Court in Kampala has ordered the immediate release of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza’s passport, which had been retained as a bail condition following his prosecution for contempt of court by the General Court Martial.The ruling, delivered by Justice David Matovu, found no legal

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Qatar Shuts Down Airspace Over Regional Tensions

Qatar Shuts Down Airspace Over Regional Tensions

Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for citizens, residents, and visitors amid what appear to be escalating regional tensions involving Iran.The announcement, made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 23, 2025, has

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Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran

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