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Thrones wobble?

Thrones wobble?

The once-seemingly impenetrable fortress surrounding Speaker Anita Among is showing its first visible cracks. The first signs emerged months ago when Norbert Mao, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, officially declared his intention to vie for the Speakership.Now, numerous

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French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northe

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Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str

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Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

Uganda plunged into nationwide darkness after major grid collapse

KAMPALA — Uganda was thrust into a total blackout Sunday morning after a sudden failure in the national electricity grid, according to the state-run transmission utility.The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, or UETCL, issued an emergency public notice confirming that the n

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Mbidde Rules Out Mao’s Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Mbidde Rules Out Mao’s Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has cast doubt on Norbert Mao’s bid for Speaker, arguing that existing NRM traditions and the 2022 cooperation agreement with President Museveni offer no pathway for his endorsement, amid escalating political tensions around the race.Dem

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Museveni’s Calculated Unpredictability Keeps Allies and Rivals Guessing

Museveni’s Calculated Unpredictability Keeps Allies and Rivals Guessing

After nearly four decades in power, President Yoweri Museveni has cultivated a reputation for calculated unpredictability, using strategic ambiguity, shifting alliances, and tightly controlled power structures to outmanoeuvre rivals and maintain firm control over Uganda’s political landscape.

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NGOs, Students, Businessmen Ask Gov’t to Withdraw Sovereignty Bill

NGOs, Students, Businessmen Ask Gov’t to Withdraw Sovereignty Bill

broad coalition of NGOs, students, businessmen, market women, coffee farmers, artistes, faith leaders and ordinary citizens has demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that the draft law threatens Uganda’s Constitution, economy an

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DTB opens new Tororo branch to strengthen banking access in eastern Uganda

DTB opens new Tororo branch to strengthen banking access in eastern Uganda

TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and people-centered banking services across Eastern Uganda.The new branch forms part of DTB’s broade

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Road Crashes in Uganda Rise in 2025 as Fatalities Increase — Police Report

Road Crashes in Uganda Rise in 2025 as Fatalities Increase — Police Report

Uganda registered 4,602 fatal road crashes in 2025, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to 2024, according to the annual crime report released by the Uganda Police Force.The Public Relations Officer and Liaison Officer for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, Michael Kananura, noted

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SOROTI CITY: Young Man Falls to Death from Central Market’s 3rd Floor in Suspected Suicide

SOROTI CITY: Young Man Falls to Death from Central Market’s 3rd Floor in Suspected Suicide

ACP, Ibrahim Saiga, the East Kyoga regional police commander says suicide is suspectedSOROTI CITYAuthorities in Soroti City are investigating a potential suicide involving a young man who tragically fell from the third floor of Soroti Main Market on the evening of April 9, 2026.

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