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Just in: Government suspends trade order operations, apologises for demolished churches, mosques

Just in: Government suspends trade order operations, apologises for demolished churches, mosques

The government of Uganda has suspended the enforcement of trade order operations across the country following complaints from religious leaders, traders and Members of Parliament over the manner in which the exercise was being carried out.State Minister for Industry David Bahati announced

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Bees Sting Their Way Into Mbale High Court Proceedings

Bees Sting Their Way Into Mbale High Court Proceedings

What began as an ordinary evening at court quickly turned into a scene of legal absurdity, as a swarm of bees stormed the premises, effectively declaring their own session and sending everyone else into retreat.There are many ways court can be disrupted—adjournments, missing files, even

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Govt Warns Fuel Dealers Against Hoarding as Prices Surge

Govt Warns Fuel Dealers Against Hoarding as Prices Surge

The State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, has warned of government action against fuel dealers suspected of hoarding products and distorting prices amid rising pump costs.Rising pump prices and reported stock-outs have triggered government scrutiny of fuel dealers, with officials warning

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Nansana widow, 84, cries foul after home demolished for road expansion without compensation

Nansana widow, 84, cries foul after home demolished for road expansion without compensation

Ms Regina Nampiima, a resident of Wamala Mukataba village in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District whose rental buildings were razed down during the enforcement of the new trade order and road expansion project has cried foul in the demolition exercise.While Nansana authorities claim that

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Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM card

Wife of Bobi Wine's Aide Remanded Over SIM card

Fauzia Natabi, a 31-year-old businesswoman and resident of Rutete in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, was charged at Kawempe Police Station under CRB 388/2026.The case draws attention to digital security risks and the growing problem of improperly registered mobile lines.Th

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NRM MP in Power Theft Scandal as UEDCL Finds Tampered Meter, Villagers Block Arrest of Mother

NRM MP in Power Theft Scandal as UEDCL Finds Tampered Meter, Villagers Block Arrest of Mother

Earlier this week, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) stormed Nakakulwe Village in Butagaya Sub-county, Jinja, in an operation that has sparked a public storm after landing at the home of Kagoma County MP, Moses Walyomu Muwanika, known to his voters most, as Onkokomweru.

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Trump assassination fears soar as secret service escort President with 'drone jammer

Trump assassination fears soar as secret service escort President with 'drone jammer

Donald Trump was escorted by Secret Service agents carrying what appeared to be a drone jammer as fears around the President's safety soar. In a recent video of Mr Trump exiting Air Force One at an air base, a large security presence was captured that travels with him and escorts him.A Sec

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Suspected goat thief lynched by mob in Buyende

Suspected goat thief lynched by mob in Buyende

Buyende, Uganda: Police in Buyende District have launched investigations into a mob justice killing that left a 20-year-old man dead after he was accused of stealing goats.The victim, Ippu Tigawalana, a resident of Kamugoya Village in Kagulu Sub-county, was lynched by an angry crowd on Apr

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Mbarara City Gives Churches 90 Days to Comply or Relocate

Mbarara City Gives Churches 90 Days to Comply or Relocate

MBARARA CITY, Uganda — A growing push to restore urban order in Mbarara City has placed dozens of churches, particularly Pentecostal ministries, under pressure to meet strict compliance requirements or face removal.City authorities have issued a 90-day window for religious institutions o

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Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira bans weekend teaching, holiday homework over mental health concerns

Lira City authorities have with immediate effect banned weekend teaching and holiday homework, citing growing concerns over mental health among learners.The directive, announced Tuesday, follows a stakeholders’ meeting at Lira Primary School attended by private school proprietors, head t

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