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Sejusa on why Ugandan dissidents seek exile in western countries, not Africa

Sejusa on why Ugandan dissidents seek exile in western countries, not Africa

Sejusa, who fled to the UK in 2013 argued that exile decisions are based on safety and influence, not admiration for Western systems.Former Coordinator of Intelligence Services Gen David Ssejusa has defended his decision, and that of other Ugandan dissidents, to seek exile in Western count

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6 Ugandans Arrested in Connection to USD 3.4 Mn Equity Bank Rwanda Digital Heist

6 Ugandans Arrested in Connection to USD 3.4 Mn Equity Bank Rwanda Digital Heist

The cross-border heist signifies a new frontier in the evolving nature of financial crime, where digital fraud is increasingly sophisticated, fast-moving and now, transnational. The arrests may mark a breakthrough in the Equity Bank Rwanda probe, but they also expose a deeper reality: in a digita

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High ICU Costs Spark Concern Over Patient Protection

High ICU Costs Spark Concern Over Patient Protection

When asked about intensive care unit (ICU) charges at Kawempe Hospital, Dr. Byaruhanga revealed that patients are charged UGX 1 million per week. However, most patients typically stay in the ICU for only three days. The high cost has raised concerns about affordability and protection for patients

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Speakership Race: Inside Oboth Oboth’s Strategic Silence

Speakership Race: Inside Oboth Oboth’s Strategic Silence

Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth has maintained silence amid growing debate over the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, sparking speculation about his next move.In 2021, Oboth had positioned himself to contest for the speakership against the late Jacob Oulanyah. However, he later s

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OIL PALM PROJECT IN TROUBLE! Billions Idle, Land Unused, Factory Stalled — Has Masaba Outstayed Her Welcome?

OIL PALM PROJECT IN TROUBLE! Billions Idle, Land Unused, Factory Stalled — Has Masaba Outstayed Her Welcome?

The National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), once hailed as a transformative agro-industrial lifeline for Uganda’s rural farmers, is now sinking under the weight of delays, underperformance and questionable management, after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report exposed deep cracks in one of go

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CABINET FEVER: Museveni’s VP Dilemma – and Why Northern, Busoga And Buganda Could Complicate Things For Alupo

CABINET FEVER: Museveni’s VP Dilemma – and Why Northern, Busoga And Buganda Could Complicate Things For Alupo

Following his confirmation as President in the gazette and the impending swearing‑in ceremony at Kololo, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni now turns to the delicate, almost ritualistic task of assembling the cabinet that will carry him through the next five years. In a series of projection repor

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BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

BIG INTERVIEW: Boda-bodas will be reduced in the city under new transport plan - Gen Katumba

'Boda-bodas have provided employment. If tomorrow we decided to remove them, what would happen to the young men who depend on them? Each rider supports several people. So, they have benefits, but they also present challenges. They need to be better organised, and we had already started that proce

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UGX 4.5 Million Mobile Money Dispute Puts MTN Uganda Under Scrutiny

UGX 4.5 Million Mobile Money Dispute Puts MTN Uganda Under Scrutiny

Kampala resident, Matsiko Brian, is locked in a frustrating battle with telecom companies after a mobile money transaction worth UGX 4.5 million allegedly disappeared from the system despite a court order directing its recovery.Matsiko Brian, a resident of Mengo, says he has spent weeks pu

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BREAKING: Muhoozi reveals date Bobi left Uganda, mocks Capitol Hill photo

BREAKING: Muhoozi reveals date Bobi left Uganda, mocks Capitol Hill photo

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba criticised Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) over his stay in the United States, where the opposition leader says he has begun international engagements, sparking wider debate.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor

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Mbarara Traders Cry Blood as City Crackdown Leaves Thousands Homeless, Goods Seized in Ruthless Town Clean-Up

Mbarara Traders Cry Blood as City Crackdown Leaves Thousands Homeless, Goods Seized in Ruthless Town Clean-Up

Tears, anger and desperation have engulfed the streets of Mbarara after a sweeping city council operation to restore “order” turned into a full-blown eviction storm, leaving thousands of street vendors, kiosk owners and small traders counting heavy losses and staring at an uncertain future.

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