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Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel over ABSA Loan

Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel over ABSA Loan

Kampala, Uganda – The Court of Appeal has directed the appointed receiver to audit and sell Emerald Hotel in Kampala within six months under court supervision.This decision overturns a prior High Court judgment

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Panga-Wielding Thugs Raid Supermarket in Mukono—But Their Luck Runs Out Fast

Panga-Wielding Thugs Raid Supermarket in Mukono—But Their Luck Runs Out Fast

Patrick Onyango, spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police | CourtesyTwo robbers in the early hours of March 29, 2025, armed with a panga (a large machete) tried to rob the Seeta Sonde Myami Supermarket in

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How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, who was part of Uganda’s military and politics for many years, is now in a powerful posi

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M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.

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MP Alleges Central Voters Regret Choosing NUP MPs in 2021 Based on the Umbrella Symbol, Not Quality

MP Alleges Central Voters Regret Choosing NUP MPs in 2021 Based on the Umbrella Symbol, Not Quality

On NBS Barometer, political leaders discussed the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s support in Central Uganda, concerns about corruption, and governance issues. The conversation reflected different views on the reasons behind NRM’s losses in the region an

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"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

Uganda’s media fraternity is up in arms after Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly praised a soldier who attempted to assault NBS journalist Canary Mugume during the Kawempe North by-election on March 13.

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Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a

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Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.

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Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

Museveni: Heavy Deployment Of Security Forces In Kawempe North Stopped Chaos, But Not Micro-Crimes

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of military forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT), in handling election security and maintaining public order.

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NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

NRM MP: Our Mistake Was Thinking Violence Would Make Our Supporters More Courageous in Kawempe

The Kawempe North by-election has sparked significant discussion across Uganda, with political figures from different sides of the spectrum sharing their views on the violence that marred the election process.Hon.

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