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12 Mar '25
Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan politician, physician, and former military officer, has amassed a notable amount of wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million.Besigye's journey to wealth began with his education at Makerere University, where
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12 Mar '25
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
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12 Mar '25
Musician and political activist Nubian Li has cast doubt on the authenticity of the crowd that attended President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign rally for NRM candidate Nambi Faridah in Kawempe North on Tuesday.In a social media post, Nubian Li claimed that the people who gathered at the ral
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12 Mar '25
A major election scandal has been exposed in the Kawempe North by-election after the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi and National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya led a team that busted a group of individuals allegedly rigging votes ahead of the polls.
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12 Mar '25
Several Ugandan ministers have amassed significant wealth, allowing them to own multi-million dollar homes abroad. These luxurious properties reflect their status and success, often sparking public interest and scrutiny.One notable example is Captain George Mike Mukula, the National Resist
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12 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi
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12 Mar '25
City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi
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12 Mar '25
General Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, is a prominent figure in Uganda's political and economic landscape.As the younger brother of President Yoweri Museveni, Saleh has wielded significant influence in shaping the country's economic policies and development strategies.
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12 Mar '25
Uniforms that were confiscated from the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kavule were seen being worn by people at a rally held by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kawempe Mbogo.This has raised questions about the ongoing political drama in Uganda, especially as top NR
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12 Mar '25
On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),