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The Rise And Fall Of The Aponye Business Empire: From Agro Giant To Debt Distress

The Rise And Fall Of The Aponye Business Empire: From Agro Giant To Debt Distress

For decades, the name Aponye stood tall in Uganda’s business circles, synonymous with agro-processing success, expansive real estate investments, and strategic government supply contracts.Founded by the late Apollo Nyegamehe, commonly

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Museveni Declares New Chapter for NRM Leadership as 2026 Race Draws Closer

Museveni Declares New Chapter for NRM Leadership as 2026 Race Draws Closer

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a firm directive to newly elected National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders, urging them to prioritize wealth creation, ideological clarity, and national transformation ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections.This

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Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, widely known as Aponye, whose death in 2023 left his companies facing severe financial distress.In a letter d

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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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Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC Emmy MitalaThe resident district commissioner (RDC) of Koboko, Emmy Mitala, has banned all political campaign activities in or near schools, health centres, and markets, citing concerns over public safety and disruption of essential services.

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Mpigi district chairperson, two DSC officials arrested over job bribery

Mpigi district chairperson, two DSC officials arrested over job bribery

Mpigi District Service Commission chairperson Fredrick Kirumira and secretary Sarah Nakamoga upon arrestMpigi district LC V chairperson and two senior officials of the District Service Commission (DSC) have been arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption

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"No Balaalo Beyond Here" Museveni's New Sweeping Directive on Balaalo Herders’ Free Movement

"No Balaalo Beyond Here" Museveni's New Sweeping Directive on Balaalo Herders’ Free Movement

In a decisive policy shift aimed at easing mounting tensions over land use and security, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an immediate ban on the unrestricted movement of Balaalo cattle herders into Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda.The pre

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Museveni Delivers Huge Blow To Rwandans Rejects their Plea of Getting Citizenship With Strong Order

Museveni Delivers Huge Blow To Rwandans Rejects their Plea of Getting Citizenship With Strong Order

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has delivered a significant blow to Rwandans seeking dual citizenship, declaring, "You cannot be both."

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U.S. Visa Applicants Required to Make Social Media Accounts Public

U.S. Visa Applicants Required to Make Social Media Accounts Public

As of June 9, 2025, the U.S. government introduced new requirements for applicants seeking F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas—typically granted to international students, interns, and exchange visitors.Under the revised immigration protocols, applicants must ensure their social media account

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Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage

Kenya Law Society, Civil Society Condemn Communications Authority’s Ban on Gen Z Protest Media Coverage

The Law Society of Kenya and leading human rights organisations have slammed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) over a directive banning live coverage of the Gen Z-led protests marking the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 demonstrations.The ban has drawn sharp criticis

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