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Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

Electricity distribution shifts from private to public hands

The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s

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A Pass tells YouTubers to pull down his concert videos

A Pass tells YouTubers to pull down his concert videos

Following his successful concert at Serena Hotel on Friday, January 31st, A Pass has made it clear that he has zero tolerance for unauthorized YouTube uploads of his performance.During a TikTok live session, A Pass expressed his openness to fans sharing short clips of his show on social me

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16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough

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USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

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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Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling

Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling

The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of powerKampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Jour

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Museveni issues Executive Order to Protect citizenship Rights of Banyarwanda in Uganda

Museveni issues Executive Order to Protect citizenship Rights of Banyarwanda in Uganda

In a landmark decision aimed at addressing long-standing injustices, President Yoweri Museveni has issued an Executive Order ensuring the full recognition of the Banyarwanda community as Ugandan citizens.The direc

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Museveni Under Fire for Hosting Delegation with Questionable Backgrounds

Museveni Under Fire for Hosting Delegation with Questionable Backgrounds

President Yoweri Museveni has come under scrutiny following a meeting with a delegation from the United States at State Lodge Nakasero.The delegation, led by Rollan Roberts, a lawmaker from West Virginia and forme

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‘I Won’t Let Kawempe North Go Unrepresented’ - Parliament to EC

‘I Won’t Let Kawempe North Go Unrepresented’ - Parliament to EC

Parliament has officially requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a by-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, following the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9, 2025.The request was conveyed in a January 15 le

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Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his ancestral home in Masaka District.This follows his untimely passing earlier today at L

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Details Shows What Killed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya; Hospital Gives More Updates

Details Shows What Killed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya; Hospital Gives More Updates

A wave of grief and shock swept through Uganda on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as news broke that Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya had passed away at the age of 36 at Rubaga Hospital.Despite medical efforts to s

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