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Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Ugandan authorities said Tuesday that they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that the internal affairs ministry suggested was linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations.At least 231 people have been detained since Monday

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Ntungamo’s Place Names Reveal a Hidden History of War, Survival and Identity

Ntungamo’s Place Names Reveal a Hidden History of War, Survival and Identity

From battlefields and famine zones to places of abundance and community, Ntungamo’s place names carry layered meanings shaped by history, language and lived experience, offering insight into how past realities continue to influence identity and perception today.A deeper look into place n

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Busoga grapples with child labour

Busoga grapples with child labour

child fishes with a man at Lugonyola Landing Site in Kaliro District Busoga sub-region, exposing them to hazardous conditions that affect their health and schooling. PHOTO/TAUSI NAKATO.The fight against child labour in the Busoga Sub-region remains a major challenge, with officials and res

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Speculation Mounts: Could Thomas Tayebwa Emerge as Speaker of the 12th Parliament?

Speculation Mounts: Could Thomas Tayebwa Emerge as Speaker of the 12th Parliament?

As the race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament heats up, a new wave of speculation is swirling around Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. While front runners Anita Among and Justice Minister Norbert Mao have declared their intentions, some analysts and political observers are questioning whethe

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Govt probes fuel hoarding as pumps run dry despite ‘sufficient’ stocks

Govt probes fuel hoarding as pumps run dry despite ‘sufficient’ stocks

Government has launched investigations into Oil Marketing Companies suspected of hoarding fuel and charging exorbitant prices, even as officials insist national stocks remain sufficient.The move follows mounting public complaints of dry pumps, rationing, and selective selling at petrol sta

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Today in History: Hajj Musa Sebirumbi Executed After Luweero War Conviction

Today in History: Hajj Musa Sebirumbi Executed After Luweero War Conviction

On this day in 1999, Hajj Musa Sebirumbi was executed by hanging at Luzira Upper Prison after being convicted of multiple counts of murder, in one of Uganda’s most prominent post-war prosecutions tied to the Luweero Triangle conflict.Sebirumbi, a former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) c

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Reinvent or Become Irrelevant: Kabushenga Urges Early Reinvention as Procurement Leaders Call for Practical Reform

Reinvent or Become Irrelevant: Kabushenga Urges Early Reinvention as Procurement Leaders Call for Practical Reform

L–R: Robert Kabushenga, Commissioner Isaac Kyaligonza, Asst. Commissioner Erukwaine Godfrey, Nicholas Kabanda and David Amolo share insights during the IPPU Coffee Connect at Fairway Hotel, where leaders challenged procurement professionals to embrace career reinvention, practical decision-maki

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Public Ignorance on National Sovereignty Bill Sparks Alarm as Parliamentary Debate Intensifies

Public Ignorance on National Sovereignty Bill Sparks Alarm as Parliamentary Debate Intensifies

KAMPALA — As debate surrounding Uganda’s proposed National Sovereignty Bill gains momentum, fresh concerns are emerging over the low level of public awareness, with critics warning that many citizens remain dangerously disconnected from a process that could directly reshape their lives.

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Lira city alarmed by illegal immigrants

Lira city alarmed by illegal immigrants

In Lira City, concerns are brewing over the rising number of illegal immigrants occupying the area.Mostly from Eritrea, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, security officials say the illegal immigrants pose as students and dependents on their colleagues in

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In Mbarara, Fuel Is Becoming More Valuable Than Kidney

In Mbarara, Fuel Is Becoming More Valuable Than Kidney

Motorists and boda boda riders in Mbarara are grappling with rising fuel prices and supply shortages, triggering long queues, fears of fare hikes, and wider economic strain as several stations run out of stock.Hundreds of motorists and cyclists on Saturday crowded Shell Ankole in Mbarara C

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