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‘I don’t want to be president.'

‘I don’t want to be president.'

While the presidency is a coveted position, its allure has put prospective suitors in sharp focus of succession battles in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Parliament Speaker Anita Among has become the latest in a long line of presumptive or declared suitors, stretchin

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“They Took Everything” — Journalist Samson Kasumba Recounts Alleged Fraud That Left Him With Massive Property Loss in Muyenga

“They Took Everything” — Journalist Samson Kasumba Recounts Alleged Fraud That Left Him With Massive Property Loss in Muyenga

NBS television journalist Samson Kasumba has spoken about his personal experiences with what he describes as injustice in Uganda, while also reaffirming his deep attachment to the country.Kasumba said Uganda, in his view, is far from perfect and that its shortcomings have had direct conseq

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Six perish in Ssembabule accident en-route to wedding

Six perish in Ssembabule accident en-route to wedding

The vehicle, which was reportedly transporting passengers to a wedding ceremony in Nakasongola, lost control due to suspected speeding, causing the vehicle to overturn multiple timesAt least six people have tragically lost their lives and three others sustained injuries following a fatal r

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Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

While addressing the media in Hoima City yesterday, Opio said he realised that contesting in the by-election would affect his secured district councillor’s position by resigning from it.In the recently concluded general elections, Opio was duly elected for the position of district male c

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Thief Handed Old Testament Punishment: Loses Hand on the Spot

Thief Handed Old Testament Punishment: Loses Hand on the Spot

Rachael KawalaPolice in Nsangi are investigating a shocking incident in which a suspected teenage burglar allegedly had his hand cut off during a night-time confrontation with a homeowner in Kyengera, Wakiso District.Police in Nsangi have launched investigations into the circumstanc

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Over 500 Kalangala fishermen flee to Tanzania as new Lake Victoria rules bite

Over 500 Kalangala fishermen flee to Tanzania as new Lake Victoria rules bite

More than 500 fishermen from Kalangala District have fled to neighbouring Tanzania with their boats following the strict enforcement of new fisheries regulations on Lake Victoria aimed at curbing illegal fishing, authorities said.The measures, rolled out under the national fisheries enforc

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Gen Kainerugaba assigns Patriotic Officer numbers to Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo

Gen Kainerugaba assigns Patriotic Officer numbers to Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo

The Patriotic League of Uganda has assigned Patriotic Officer numbers to Tamale Mirundi, Pastor Bugingo, and other prominent figures, recognising their contributions to the country’s development.The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has recently assigned Patriotic Officer Number 42 (PO 04

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Broken Desks, Stolen Roofs and Human Waste: Gulu Schools Struggle With Holiday Vandalism Crisis

Broken Desks, Stolen Roofs and Human Waste: Gulu Schools Struggle With Holiday Vandalism Crisis

GULU, Uganda – Gulu District authorities have warned parents and community members against vandalising school property and defecating in classrooms during school holidays, saying those found responsible will face strict penalties.The warning was issued by Harriet Atim, the Gulu District

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Uganda should count itself  lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Uganda should count itself lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Mawokota South lawmaker, spoke to Patrick Kamara in a wide-ranging interview on The Grind Podcast. The veteran politician painted a bleak picture of Opposition politics in Uganda while purring over Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986. Excerpts:-___

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VIDEO: Uganda’s embassy in Nigeria descends into chaos as diplomats clash

VIDEO: Uganda’s embassy in Nigeria descends into chaos as diplomats clash

Uganda’s High Commission in Abuja is embroiled in chaos, with staff protests, internal conflicts, and stalled embassy projects amid unresolved leadership issues.Uganda’s High Commission in Abuja descended into chaos, with staff protesting unpaid salaries and a confrontation with the po

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