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16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough

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Politicians Aspiring to Replace Late Ssegirinya Hit With Another Bad News as Race Heats up

Politicians Aspiring to Replace Late Ssegirinya Hit With Another Bad News as Race Heats up

The contest for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat has taken another twist as aspiring politicians face new challenges in their bid to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.The race, which has attracted 16 aspira

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Broke Museveni Gov’t Moves To Cut Cultural Leaders’ Salaries From Shs60m To Shs 5M, Reasons Revealed

Broke Museveni Gov’t Moves To Cut Cultural Leaders’ Salaries From Shs60m To Shs 5M, Reasons Revealed

A Lusoga proverb says, “If you refuse to honor your elders, you will struggle to find guidance in times of need.” This saying is proving true as the government grapples with a funding shortfall that threatens to reduce the salaries of traditional and cultura

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"If There Is Any Money in the Budget for Me and the Speaker's Clothing, Remove It" – Thomas Tayebwa

"If There Is Any Money in the Budget for Me and the Speaker's Clothing, Remove It" – Thomas Tayebwa

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked that no public money be used to buy his clothes after concerns were raised about the 2025/2026 national budget which includes large amounts for meals, bed sheets and shoes for top government officials.

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Big People Who Betty Amongi Has Tormented And Made To Suffer Her Wrath Over The Years Listed

Big People Who Betty Amongi Has Tormented And Made To Suffer Her Wrath Over The Years Listed

Gender minister Betty Amongi, as was recently portrayed by fellow minister Kahinda Otafiire, is a natural bully who doesn’t mind discomforting others. And in her public life as MP and minister, the UPC first lady has stepped on toes and caused misery to many o

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Ugandan crew, Chinese nationals among 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash

Ugandan crew, Chinese nationals among 20 killed in South Sudan plane crash

JUBA – A devastating plane crash occurred at Unity oil field in South Sudan, claiming the lives of 20 people. The light air service plane, carrying 19 passengers and two crew members, crashed just three minutes after takeoff, en route to Juba.

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Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l

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Sad: Principal Geologist James Francis Natukunda Succumbs To Cancer, Leaving A Legacy In Uganda’s Energy Sector

Sad: Principal Geologist James Francis Natukunda Succumbs To Cancer, Leaving A Legacy In Uganda’s Energy Sector

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pill

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How Gen. Muhoozi Will Respond If a Serious War Breaks Out Between Uganda and Neighboring Countries

How Gen. Muhoozi Will Respond If a Serious War Breaks Out Between Uganda and Neighboring Countries

If Uganda went to war with a neighboring country, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), would be in charge of leading the military. His job would be to make sure the army protects Uganda, plans well, and responds effectively.General Muhoozi would study the situation,

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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart

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