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New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm

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Twiine Mansio Charles: The Bitter Guest: How Emmanuel Macron Mistook Kenyan Hospitality for a License to Command

Twiine Mansio Charles: The Bitter Guest: How Emmanuel Macron Mistook Kenyan Hospitality for a License to Command

There are moments in international relations that appear small in isolation yet carry the weight of centuries within them. The recent spectacle in Nairobi, during the Africa CEO Forum held in May 2026, where French President Emmanuel Macron publicly rebuked an audience of African leaders, entrepr

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Rubanda District Councilors Oppose Ministry’s Directive to Demote Head Teachers

Rubanda District Councilors Oppose Ministry’s Directive to Demote Head Teachers

A section of Rubanda District LC.5 Councilors has protested the Ministry of Education and Sports’ directive to demote head teachers whose schools performed poorly in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).The debate erupted during a District Council meeting on Monday as members disc

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Justice Served? Here’s What Happened to the Teachers Who Beat a Student in Viral Video

Justice Served? Here’s What Happened to the Teachers Who Beat a Student in Viral Video

A shocking video has been making rounds on social media, showing two teachers mercilessly beating a student. The disturbing footage caught the attention of many Ugandans online, sparking debates about discipline in schools and the use of excessive force on stude

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Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Lawyer Jude Byabakama recently addressed the media at the Uganda Law Society headquarters in Kampala, raising important points about the role of the court martial in handling cases involving military personnel.Acc

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Service award case: Parliament clerk withdraws application to avoid disciplinary action

Service award case: Parliament clerk withdraws application to avoid disciplinary action

The clerk to parliament has withdrawn an application in which he sought, among others, the recalling of the ruling in which disciplinary proceedings were recommended against him for negligence during the controversial ‘service award’ of Shs1.7b to four back-

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