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19 Feb '26
EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t
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19 Feb '26
President Yoweri K. Museveni has directed the government to support Base Seven Company in developing a major international airport at Nyakyisharara, near Mbarara, transforming the existing aerodrome into a “mega” transport hub.In a Feb 11, 2026, letter to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanj
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19 Feb '26
Tears, anger and disbelief have engulfed Nsambya after the Kampala Archdiocese move to evict more than 500 people from Nsambya Housing Estate, triggering accusations of betrayal, hypocrisy and cold-hearted disregard for families who have called the church-owned land home for over five decades.
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19 Feb '26
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi WineGENEVA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, called on the international community Wednesday to impose targeted sanctions on President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, citing systemi
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18 Feb '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala hosted District Governor Geoffrey Kitakule on Feb. 14 to launch a community library aimed at empowering women and girls through increased access to education.The Mkazi Community Library was established in partnership with KCB Bank Ugand
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18 Feb '26
Iganga NUP Chairperson Grace Ndizaawa says he has forgiven political rivals after losing Iganga Central Division chairperson race, and reiterates a call for unity and reconciliation for better service delivery.Grace Ndizaawa, popularly known as Commander War Child, expressed gratitude to s
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18 Feb '26
This morning, I was driving from Mbale enroute Kampala. On reaching Jinja, a group of young boys at a public transport stage flagged me down. Curious, I stopped to establish why they had stopped me and after exchanging pleasantries, I allowed them in for a free ride so as to save their money for
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18 Feb '26
Ugandan police have recovered four submachine guns (SMGs) linked to 30 aggravated robberies and 12 murders in the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMP), authorities announced today, Tuesday.The recovery, detailed in a statement by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Christopher Damulira
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18 Feb '26
Popular TikToker Ibrahim Musana, commonly known as Pressure 24 Seven, is reportedly in trouble again following controversial political remarks made on TikTok.For the past few days, Pressure has been trending after posting videos in which he allegedly called for the impeachment of President
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18 Feb '26
KAMPALA — Police in Nateete have arrested a suspect linked to a string of motor vehicle number plate thefts, recovering several stolen plates during an intelligence-led operation.According to the Uganda Police Force spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Reachel Kawala, the suspect, iden