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06 Apr '25
In a bid to tackle Kampala’s flooding nightmare, the KCCA Council has approved a move to work hand-in-hand with competent local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade drainage channels across the city.The resolution, passed during a fiery council session on April 3, 2025, came wit
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04 Apr '25
Absa Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and priva
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04 Apr '25
Ahead of the 2026 general election, a new political party, named People Power Front has been launched.Using red and black as its colours and members having red berets, the parry was launched during a function held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday afternoon.Speakin
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04 Apr '25
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur
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04 Apr '25
Aspirants for the NRM Vice Chairperson position for Western Uganda are pushing for new leadership in the ruling party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) as competition intensifies to unseat the incumbent, ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi.Among the prominent contenders is Igara East MP and
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31 Mar '25
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, has asked the government to ban TikTok. He says many people are misusing the social media platform to cause problems among Ugandans.
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30 Mar '25
Bombo Military Barracks, situated in Bombo town, Luweero District, is the largest military base in Uganda and serves as the primary operational hub for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). This barracks plays a crucial role in ensuring national security
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30 Mar '25
President Museveni named Michael Atingi-Ego as Bank of Uganda Governor yesterday. "We trust his leadership will strengthen our financial systems," Museveni said during the announcement.Michael Atingi-Ego grew up h
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30 Mar '25
Rebecca Kadaga escaped death when hired killers abandoned their mission after receiving UGX 15 million advance payment. The would-be assassins later revealed they couldn't harm her due to deep respect for her leadership.
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30 Mar '25
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni faces fresh political trouble as experts warn of growing divisions within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.The internal tensions have been sparked by intense co