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13 Feb '25
A massive scandal involving a Shs 1 trillion project has rocked the National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) as the World Bank uncovers significant corruption and mismanagement. The Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP), worth USD 200 million (about Shs 1 trillion), has b
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13 Feb '25
Lusswa Luwemba, a Ugandan local leader, has publicly apologized for his actions at the grave of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.His statement comes after days of public debate over the incident, which many described
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12 Feb '25
Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."
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06 Feb '25
A heated debate erupted in Parliament after Kira Municipality MP Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda demanded that all sittings be suspended until the government commits to fully implementing the Supreme Court judgment barring the trial of civilians in military courts.
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30 Jan '25
Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o
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20 Jan '25
In a shocking revelation, Hon. Minister Balaam Ateenyi Dr. has alleged that the social media account of his chairman, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was compromised by individuals linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to Ateenyi, the hack was orch
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14 Jan '25
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has condemned the National Unity Platform (NUP) for hijacking the funeral of the late Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya, accusing the opposition party of turning the burial into a political spectacle and disrespecting the
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08 Jan '25
Armed military police burst into Makindye's General Court Martial at 3:28 PM Tuesday, forcefully escorting prominent attorney Eron Kiiza to face an unprecedented lightning trial. The distinguished lawyer, wearing handcuffs over his blue suit, stood bewildered as
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06 Jan '25
On 5th January 2025, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the pressing issue of Kampala’s deteriorating roads.In his post, Muhoozi called
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06 Jan '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has sparked widespread discussion with his recent remarks about Kampala’s deteriorating road network.Taking to