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Cry My Beloved Country" UK Based Former Ugandan Police Officer Alleges Renewed Efforts to Push NUP Into Negotiated Settlement

Cry My Beloved Country" UK Based Former Ugandan Police Officer Alleges Renewed Efforts to Push NUP Into Negotiated Settlement

Social media personality and activist Jungle Man UG, widely identified as Samuel Mugabe Kabyesiza and currently based in the United Kingdom, has sparked debate after publishing a strongly worded post accusing unnamed political actors of running coordinated efforts against the National Unity Plat

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Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex

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UPDF Generals, British Businessman to Testify Against Besigye in Treason Trial

UPDF Generals, British Businessman to Testify Against Besigye in Treason Trial

Current and former military intelligence chiefs, senior army officers and a British businessman are among witnesses the prosecution intends to call in the treason trial of opposition veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya.The identities of the witnesses

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BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to reshape how businesses and consumers move money through the banking system.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU

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Police Arrest Three Suspected Members of “BONA BAFU” Gang in Kira Operation

Police Arrest Three Suspected Members of “BONA BAFU” Gang in Kira Operation

Police in Kira Division have arrested three suspects believed to be part of a criminal gang known as “BONA BAFU” during a targeted security operation carried out in Agenda within Kira Municipality.The operation took place on 26 May 2026 at around 7:00 p.m. and was conducted by officers

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Churches Tighten Ebola Measures Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

Churches Tighten Ebola Measures Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda marks Martyrs Day on Thursday, churches across the country have intensified Ebola prevention measures following government directives to cancel the national pilgrimage at Namugongo.The annual religious event, traditionally held at Namugongo, attracts millions

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BUSHENYI SHOCKER: Woman Killed, Two Injured in Brutal Machete Attack as Police Hunt Suspect

BUSHENYI SHOCKER: Woman Killed, Two Injured in Brutal Machete Attack as Police Hunt Suspect

BUSHENYI, Uganda — Police in Bushenyi District have launched a manhunt for an unidentified assailant following a brutal machete attack that left one woman dead and two others seriously injured over the weekend.The deceased has been identified as Bamucungura Edisa, 64, who succumbed to he

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Govt to save Shs24b in holiday spending cuts

Govt to save Shs24b in holiday spending cuts

The government expects to save about Shs24 billion annually after suspending funding for national public holiday celebrations beginning Financial Year (FY)2026/2027, the Ministry of Finance has said.The move is part of the government’s Rationalisation of Government Agencies and Public Ex

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NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA says the certificate was processed under an existing government programme that applies equally to all eligible Ugandan children.Musician Eddy Kenzo and wife Phiona Nyamutoro registering their newborn daughter for the National Identification Number (NIN)Kampala, Uganda: The Nati

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Gov't Announces Nationwide UPDF Recruitment of 10,200 Personnel for FY 2026/27

Gov't Announces Nationwide UPDF Recruitment of 10,200 Personnel for FY 2026/27

The Government has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), targeting 10,200 personnel in the Financial Year 2026/2027, in a phased process scheduled to run from May to July 2026. The development has been communicated through a circular issued b

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