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‘I don’t want to be president.'

‘I don’t want to be president.'

While the presidency is a coveted position, its allure has put prospective suitors in sharp focus of succession battles in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Parliament Speaker Anita Among has become the latest in a long line of presumptive or declared suitors, stretchin

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Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Gen Katumba Wamala Tops 21 Retiring UPDF Generals

Former Chief of Defence Forces and current Works Minister General Edward Katumba Wamala is among 21 senior UPDF officers set to retire in 2026 as the army begins documentation and transition preparations for nearly 2,000 personnel leaving active service.Former Chief of Defence Forces and M

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It’s Unfair, We Mobilised & Sacrificed Everything for NRM Victory but Only Big People Were Considered”: Depressed Kampala Cadres Cry Out to Hajjat Namyalo Over Museveni Swearing-In Snub

It’s Unfair, We Mobilised & Sacrificed Everything for NRM Victory but Only Big People Were Considered”: Depressed Kampala Cadres Cry Out to Hajjat Namyalo Over Museveni Swearing-In Snub

Kampala: A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisers and supporters from the five divisions of Kampala have petitioned the Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, protesting what they described as discrimination and exclusion from prepar

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Uganda should count itself  lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Uganda should count itself lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Mawokota South lawmaker, spoke to Patrick Kamara in a wide-ranging interview on The Grind Podcast. The veteran politician painted a bleak picture of Opposition politics in Uganda while purring over Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986. Excerpts:-___

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Entebbe Airport ready for Museveni swearing-in guests - UCAA

Entebbe Airport ready for Museveni swearing-in guests - UCAA

Entebbe International Airport is fully prepared to facilitate the arrival and departure of foreign dignitaries expected for President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony next week, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has announced.Speaking on Thursday at the Uganda Media Center

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He lent a friend Shs 24 million and confiscated his bus worth Shs 50 million

He lent a friend Shs 24 million and confiscated his bus worth Shs 50 million

The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Mwebe, who had sought to revive a Shs 24 million claim against a friend, Robert Kagoda.In a ruling delivered on April 29, 2026, Justice Susan Odongo said the matter had already been decided by the Nabweru Chief Magistrate’s Court

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Frank Gashumba Weighs In on Eddy Kenzo and Ziza Bafana Clash

Frank Gashumba Weighs In on Eddy Kenzo and Ziza Bafana Clash

Media personality and politician Frank Gashumba has shared his views on the ongoing clash between Eddy Kenzo and dancehall musician Ziza Bafana.Speaking in an interview with a local television station, Gashumba expressed support for Kenzo, stating that criticism directed at him is taken se

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Kampala businessman held over fatal shooting of maid’s boyfriend

Kampala businessman held over fatal shooting of maid’s boyfriend

Police are holding a 41-year-old businessman in connection with a fatal shooting at his residence in Bunga, Makindye Division, Kampala, that left one man dead and a housemaid injured.The incident occurred on April 26 at the suspect’s home in Kalungu Zone on Karega Road, according to prel

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New twist in BoU robbery, 5 Police guards arrested

New twist in BoU robbery, 5 Police guards arrested

The economy faces potential instability following the revelation that the seven laptops stolen from the Bank of Uganda on Monday held sensitive information. In response, a collaborative security team has ramped up efforts to locate the missing devices. Additionally, 30 laptops colle

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Witness secrecy bid tested as Besigye defence grills state attorney

Witness secrecy bid tested as Besigye defence grills state attorney

Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo during cross-examination in Col Dr Kizza Besigye's case on April 23, 2026. Photo | Juliet KigongoChief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo on Wednesday came under pressure in the High Court as defence lawyers for opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye resume

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