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Nankabirwa Writes to Nabbanja: UEDCL Crisis ‘Too Big To Hide’

Nankabirwa Writes to Nabbanja: UEDCL Crisis ‘Too Big To Hide’

The Energy Minister argued that ignoring performance deficiencies would endanger the electricity sector more than confronting them, especially given mounting public frustration.Uganda’s Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has defended her directive for a full board-led investigation into sta

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China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

FILE - Vehicles and trucks for export wait for transportation from a port in Yantai in eastern China's Shandong province on Jan. 2, 2025. (Chinatopix via AP, File) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the

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M23 Rebels Capture Kamanyola, Luvungi Towns in Advance to Uvira Near Burundi Border

M23 Rebels Capture Kamanyola, Luvungi Towns in Advance to Uvira Near Burundi Border

Congo’s army has accused Rwanda and M23/AFC rebels of intensifying cross-border artillery bombardments on populated areas of South Kivu, just two days after Kinshasa and Kigali signed a landmark peace accord in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in the region.In a sharply wor

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Police: Bobi Wine Blocked for Defying Agreed Campaign Venue

Police: Bobi Wine Blocked for Defying Agreed Campaign Venue

Police have defended their decision to block National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, from campaigning on Friday, saying he attempted to divert from an agreed-upon venue.According to the official campaign programme, Kyagulany

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Minister Otafiire reverses police ban on NUP candidate Paul Mwiru’s radio festival

Minister Otafiire reverses police ban on NUP candidate Paul Mwiru’s radio festival

The Minister in a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, ordered the "Endigito Ya Busoga" event to proceed as planned next week, describing its ban as politically motivatedMinister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has overturned a police-led ba

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Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition

Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition

The prosecution further alleges that Besigye sought surface-to-air missiles, ricin poison, counterfeit currency, and planned to use drone technology to assassinate President Yoweri Museveni. The state claims it has audio and video recordings, social media messages, immigration documents, and phon

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From City Council Speaker To Parliamentarian: Mbayo’s Quest for Jinja City South West Constituency

From City Council Speaker To Parliamentarian: Mbayo’s Quest for Jinja City South West Constituency

In the unpredictable contest for Jinja City South West Constituency, where 10 candidates are vying for the sole seat, Bernard Mbayo, the current Speaker of Jinja City Council emerges as a dark horse.Mbayo is also a member of the National Executive of the Urban Authorities Association of Ug

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Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Law Society condemns deployment of police dogs, chaotic arrests at NUP Rally.

Police canine units being pushed directly toward civilians, including women and youths standing on the roadsideKampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the deployment of police dogs to disperse crowds during the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campaign in Kawe

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Man Utd transfer target decides to QUIT current club in boost for Ruben Amorim

Man Utd transfer target decides to QUIT current club in boost for Ruben Amorim

Man United remain keen on backing boss Ruben Amorim in the transfer market and it appears that one of their major targets is angling for a move ahead of the January windowKarim AdeyemiMan Utd target Karim Adeyemi wants to leave Borussia Dortmund (Image: Getty Images)Mancheste

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UWA’s Revenue Sharing Standoff: Local Governments’ Accountability Issues Halt Funds for Communities

UWA’s Revenue Sharing Standoff: Local Governments’ Accountability Issues Halt Funds for Communities

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has revealed that Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda is currently is stuck with One Billion, Five Hundred Million Shillings (Shs 1.5Bn) due to local governments’ failure to account for funds allocated during the financial year 2023/2024.Ea

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