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27 Mar '26
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stirred debate after declaring strong support for Israel amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, warning that Uganda could be drawn into the conflict if it does not end soon.In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi sai
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26 Mar '26
Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fellow professor Lawrence Muganga to implement a nationwide “One Laptop Per Child” program in Uganda. Baryamureeba who owns Ug
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23 Mar '26
group of Independent MPs is set to formalize cooperation with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in a memorandum of understanding, signaling continued political realignments ahead of the 12th Parliament.The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, is today expected to w
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22 Mar '26
'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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18 Mar '26
These facilities vary in size and capability, ranging from small barracks hospitals to large referral centres equipped with specialised services. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is gradually becoming a major player in Uganda’s health system. The national army maintains a numb
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18 Mar '26
Tehran held a public farewell ceremony on March 17 for 84 crew members killed aboard the Iranian navy destroyer Dena, with their remains displayed at 34 locations across the capital, Tasnim reported.The sinking of the Dena marks one of the single largest military losses for Iran since the
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14 Mar '26
Kampala — Makerere University and the Tumusiime Mutebile Foundation have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Centre of Excellence for Private Sector Development, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening Uganda’s private sector t
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12 Mar '26
Unlike its approach to Rwanda, Kenya, DR Congo, and Tanzania, the United States has not been intentional in pursuing commercial engagement with Uganda.Different from its neighbours, Uganda is not a direct party to any binding trade agreements with the U.S. and relies on regional arrangemen
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09 Mar '26
Female troops serving under AUSSOM were praised for their courage, professionalism, and contribution to peacekeeping in Somalia as they joined other security personnel to mark International Women’s Day in Mogadishu.Female troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation M
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08 Mar '26
Archbishop- elect Prof Mugume Bagambaki RichardRegional tensions after the Israel–U.S. confrontations with Islamic Republic of Iran in mid‑2025 and early‑2026 have revived interest in biblical passages that mention Persia and Elam as players in end‑times war.Archbishop‑ele