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Letter from Luzira: Besigye, Lutale Accuse Judge Baguma of Unfair Trial

Letter from Luzira: Besigye, Lutale Accuse Judge Baguma of Unfair Trial

Besigye and Lutale in Court recentlyKAMPALA — Detained opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have accused High Court judge Emmanuel Baguma of undermining their right to a fair trial, alleging bias and attempting t

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Museveni Backs Single East African AFCON Visa, Pledges Full Government Support For 2027 Tournament.

Museveni Backs Single East African AFCON Visa, Pledges Full Government Support For 2027 Tournament.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring Uganda successfully co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), pledging full financial backing, accelerated infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperat

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Uganda rejects claims that Kenyan President Ruto had hand in Monitor, NTV closure

Uganda rejects claims that Kenyan President Ruto had hand in Monitor, NTV closure

Uganda has rejected Rigathi Gachagua's claim that Kenyan President William Ruto played a role in the closure of NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor.Uganda has rejected claims by former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Kenyan President William Ru

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Kenya Launches Emergency Repatriation Programme for Citizens Fleeing Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa

Kenya Launches Emergency Repatriation Programme for Citizens Fleeing Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa

The Kenyan government has launched an emergency repatriation programme to bring home citizens caught in the rising tide of anti-foreigner hostility sweeping parts of South Africa, as displaced Kenyans report losing homes, businesses, and livelihoods to attacks t

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Erias Lukwago Moved to Mulago Hospital for Specialized Care

Erias Lukwago Moved to Mulago Hospital for Specialized Care

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and President of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, was transferred from Luzira Murchison Bay Prison to Mulago National Referral Hospital on Thursday morning for specialized medical treatment.The move came aft

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When a Besigye lookalike from Kenya crossed borders in search of answers

When a Besigye lookalike from Kenya crossed borders in search of answers

Years before the Kafeero family dispute reached the DNA laboratory, Uganda and East Africa watched another unusual story unfold when a young Kenyan photojournalist, Jeff Ochieng, emerged with a striking resemblance to former Forum for Democratic Change leader Dr

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10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

10 Major Infrastructure Projects Transforming Uganda (2026)

Uganda is investing heavily in transport, oil, aviation, and energy infrastructure to support long-term industrial growth.Mega projects like EACOP, SGR, and oil fields are central to future export earnings and regional trade dominance.Urba

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Mbarara airport dream runs into viability headwinds

Mbarara airport dream runs into viability headwinds

public speeches, President Museveni likes using statistics to persuade and sway even sceptics about the economic dividends of accelerated investments in infrastructure. Whether it is railways, roads or hydro-dams, Mr Museveni specifies an expected drop in haulage costs, the internal rate of retu

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Chief Magistrate Basemera: Why I Refused to Grant Lukwago Bail

Chief Magistrate Basemera: Why I Refused to Grant Lukwago Bail

Erias LukwagoKAMPALA, Uganda — The legal battle surrounding opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago took another dramatic turn on Tuesday when Chief Magistrate Sarah Anne Basemera declined to grant him bail, ruling that the seriousness of the allegations against

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Govt unveils Shs14.2 Billion Hoima Water Project to Boost Supply Ahead of AFCON 2027

Govt unveils Shs14.2 Billion Hoima Water Project to Boost Supply Ahead of AFCON 2027

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has unveiled a 14.24 billion shilling water project for Hoima City, aimed at boosting supply ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.NWSC Managing Director Dr. Mugisha announced the proj

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