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23 Jul '25
Lt‑Gen Henry Tumukunde was once among President Museveni’s most trusted allies — serving as head of military intelligence, Security Minister, and a powerful NRM mobiliser.Yet, by March 2020, the retired general faced a dramatic reversal. Declaring a
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21 Jul '25
The latest push for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received a boost with endorsements from the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO and the Government of Rwanda, following the July 19 signing of a Declaration of Principles in Doha between Kinshasa and the M23-led Congo
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21 Jul '25
Tensions continue to rise in Buwekula County following the conclusion of the NRM party primaries, as Edward Kulabilawo has petitioned the NRM tribunal to contest the outcome.Kulabilawo, a former officer with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is demanding a vote recount after
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21 Jul '25
The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says.The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy "encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire", so
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18 Jul '25
There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after
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16 Jul '25
There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not
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16 Jul '25
The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has approved UEDCL’s latest power tariffs for July to September 2025.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has released its new retail electricity tariff
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11 Jul '25
King Saha has consistently maintained his commitment to leading the musical community and has frequently called for the elections to be reinstated.Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has endorsed musician Mansur Semanda, widely known as King Sah
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07 Jul '25
At the end of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva's funeral service, Schubert's Ave Maria drifted from the small baroque church
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07 Jul '25
Singers Dax Vibez and Mikie Wine were reportedly arrested while on their way from Jinja in the wee hours of Monday morning.According to reports, Mikie Wine and Dax Vibez – both brothers of NUP president, Bobi Wine – were intercepted by Police at aroun