Sudden Defection: NUP Youths Join NRM in Opposition Stronghold
At least 20 youths claiming to be supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kabembe Trading Centre, Mukono District, have
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“Touching and Fatherly” - Museveni’s Surprise Stop in Mpigi Sparks Emotion and Debate Across Uganda
President Yoweri Museveni made headlines on Monday after an impromptu stop in Mpigi turned into an emotional encounter with local residents.During his journey through the region, the long-serving Ugandan leader unexpectedly stepped out of his heavily prot
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Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of
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Not anytime soon – Fik Gaza states why a maiden concert isn’t top of his mind at the moment
Is it long overdue for Fik Gaza to host his maiden concert? He thinks not.Fik Gaza is a force to reckon with, at least his die-hards would prove that to you with a list of their favourite dancehall jams that he has released in a short span.
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Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer
The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma
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Uganda is on a Mission to Change Its Destiny
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Ramathan Ggoobi, who is also the Secretary to Treasury has said Uganda is on a mission to change its destiny, noting that in 15 years from now, naysayers will be proved wrong.“ We are people on a mission. Some people think we are still i
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Veteran Pilot Killed in Air India Crash Was Months to Retirement
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a highly experienced Air India pilot, was among the 241 people who tragically died when a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday.He was just months away from retirement.Captain Sabharwal, 60, had logged mor
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‘Please Come Back, My Good Girl. Mumma Is Waiting’ — Grief and Survival After Air India Crash
In a narrow alley of Juhu-Koliwada slums in Mumbai, the home of Saineeta Chakravarti is heavy with grief.The 34-year-old Air India crew member was among the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad that has claimed multiple lives and devastated countless families.
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Ugandan Migrant Worker Dies in Kuwait
KAMPALA — Grief and anger gripped Entebbe International Airport on Thursday as the body of Namiiro Catherine, a Ugandan migrant worker who died under unclear circumstances in Kuwait last month, was received by her family and civil society advocates.Namiiro’s remains were returned amid
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Kenyan policeman appears in court in connection with blogger's killing
A Kenyan police officer has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with the killing of a young blogger in police custody.Albert Ojwang's death sparked protests in the capital, Nairobi, after doctors refuted a police claim that he had died from self-infli