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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age

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Why Muslims do not celebrate Christmas

Why Muslims do not celebrate Christmas

What would you do if the neighbour, friend, or relative you hosted to a mega feast on Eid Day sometime in June now wants to return the favour by hosting you for Christmas? Would you simply tell them: ‘No thanks’? Fake a parallel programme? Or smile all the way to the serving table? Tha

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Civil Servants Stranded Without Salaries Following Massive System Failure

Civil Servants Stranded Without Salaries Following Massive System Failure

KAMPALA, Uganda — Thousands of civil servants face a bleak holiday as a salary dispute between local governments and the Ministry of Finance has left many without pay days before Christmas.While local government officials cite a widespread system failure, the central government maintains

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Jolly Katerega Trashes Allegations Linking Her to CID Boss Magambo

Jolly Katerega Trashes Allegations Linking Her to CID Boss Magambo

Jolly S. Katerega, the wife to embattled Kampala University Prof. Badru Kateregga, has issued a strong rebuttal to what she describes as false and malicious allegations circulating on social media and in sections of the media, linking her to an alleged affair with the Director of the Criminal Inv

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Spreading Xmas joy: Speke Resort hosts heartwarming festive lunch for community children.

Spreading Xmas joy: Speke Resort hosts heartwarming festive lunch for community children.

Speke Resort Munyonyo hosted children from the nearby community for Christmas party.The true spirit of Christmas came alive at Speke Resort Munyonyo as the luxury lakeside destination opened its doors to children from the surrounding community for a special Christmas lunch filled with joy,

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My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

Former Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) officer Lawrence Ampe, who was dismissed from service earlier this week, has expressed fear for his personal safety, claiming that his life is at risk following his removal from the force.Ampe was dismissed for engaging in partisan politics after using h

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REV. CANON ERICH KASIRYE: The arrest of the Masaka Priest: a broader reckoning for the Church

REV. CANON ERICH KASIRYE: The arrest of the Masaka Priest: a broader reckoning for the Church

The arrest of Rev. Father Deus Ssekabbira on December 3, 2025 has sparked broader reckoning for the Church as our apostolic fathers hold their purple cinctures in knot in an attempt to reshape public perceptions.Rev. Father Deusdedit Sekkabira, the Deputy Parish Priest of Bumanji Parish wa

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Dismissed Prisons Officer Joins Bobi Wine on Campaign Trail

Dismissed Prisons Officer Joins Bobi Wine on Campaign Trail

Barely a day after his dismissal from the Uganda Prisons Service, former prisons officer Lawrence Ampe has announced that he will join the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on the campaign trail.Bobi W

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Activists speak out on Museveni “bullet” threats.

Activists speak out on Museveni “bullet” threats.

President Museveni’s caution to his rivals against provoking the army has drawn criticism from human rights activists, some calling it unconstitutional.While addressing journalists at his Kisozi farm on Wednesday evening, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Yow

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Prison Warder Dismissed Over Criticising NRM on Social Media

Prison Warder Dismissed Over Criticising NRM on Social Media

‎The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed Ngora Prison warder Lawrence Ampe from service following allegations of engaging in partisan political activity and criticising leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) on social media.‎‎According to an official Uganda

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