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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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Elias Nalukoola Brings Kyebando to Standstill as Thousands of Residents Throng the Event

Elias Nalukoola Brings Kyebando to Standstill as Thousands of Residents Throng the Event

Kyebando was a scene of political excitement as thousands of supporters turned up to rally behind opposition candidate Elias Nalukoola in his bid for office.The event, which attracted several party leaders and act

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Uganda Prisons Distances Itself from Besigye’s Continued Detention Amid Legal Delays

Uganda Prisons Distances Itself from Besigye’s Continued Detention Amid Legal Delays

Ugandans have finally been informed that Dr. Kizza Besigye's continued detention is not the responsibility of the Uganda Prisons Service.Following the Supreme Court's ruling on January 30, 2025, which declared the

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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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Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and biodiversity sustenance.Uganda has identified 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs), criti

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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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Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe

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Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

Women Leaders Push for Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Ahead of Women’s Day

With women comprising 51% of Uganda’s population of 45.9 million, there is growing pressure on the government to bridge financial gaps and remove barriers limiting women’s decision-making power across all sectors.As Uganda prepares to mark International Women

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