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17 Apr '26
In what could mark a turning point in government communication, Allan Kasujja, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC), has rolled out an ambitious blueprint to redefine how Uganda tells its story to the world.A seasoned journalist and former BBC broadcaster
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17 Apr '26
Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jeje Odongo, is travelling to Türkiye to attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2026), amid efforts to manage diplomatic tensions caused by recent social media posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.The forum, scheduled for
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16 Apr '26
Closing the 2026 NRM leaders’ retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni pledged financial support to newly elected legislators. Museveni said MPs would receive facilitation ahead of their swearing-in, alongside additional support later.The first batch would be Shs20m, the p
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11 Apr '26
The Ministry of Works and Transport Uganda, in collaboration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), has outlined procedures for vehicle registration, and digital number plate issuance.The guidelines are intended to improve efficiency, reduce fraud, and to track vehicle status.Firs
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10 Apr '26
ACP, Ibrahim Saiga, the East Kyoga regional police commander says suicide is suspectedSOROTI CITYAuthorities in Soroti City are investigating a potential suicide involving a young man who tragically fell from the third floor of Soroti Main Market on the evening of April 9, 2026.
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10 Apr '26
Suluhu said going forward, his motorcade will have only four vehicles while he rest of the teams will travel in one busTanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a sharp reduction in her official convoy, saying only four vehicles will now accompany her while the rest of her entour
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09 Apr '26
Did Iran just scare the U.S. without firing a single nuke?Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev says yes — claiming Iran has “tested its nuclear weapons… it’s called the Strait of Hormuz.” And Iran’s state media is amplifying the threat with a cryptic new video.On April 8, 2026, Me
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09 Apr '26
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
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09 Apr '26
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate after Donald Trump rejects Iran’s latest offer, calling it “not good enough.” With peace talks failing and the White House taking a hard stance, speculation is rising over whether a ground invasion could be launched in the next 24 hours.Is
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08 Apr '26
Questions have been raised about why Beatrice was present at a retreat designed for legislators and invited political actors. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao raised eyebrows after reports emerged that he travelled with his wife, Beatrice Mao, to the National Leaders