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21 Jul '25
President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).The directive came during his visit to Kyambogo Complex Parish in Nakawa Division on S
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21 Jul '25
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up
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18 Jul '25
There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after
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18 Jul '25
Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has unseated long-serving MP Theodore Ssekikubo to win the NRM party flag for Lwemiyaga County ahead of the 2026 general elections.The official results, announced early morning on July 18, confirmed Rwashande’s landsl
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18 Jul '25
Diplomat Christopher Rugari’s marriage to Joline Kanoheri has been making headlines due to its tumultuous end.The couple’s divorce proceedings have been complicated by the tragic death of their son, Nganwa Rugari, with Kanoheri facing accusations of m
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18 Jul '25
Controversy erupted in Ruhinda County after a 74-year-old minister was accused of ferrying students from various schools to participate in th
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18 Jul '25
Speculation is rife in Uganda’s political circles after Minister Betty Amongi, a prominent figure in President Yoweri Museveni’s NRM government, suffered a surprising setback in the recently concluded NRM party primaries.Betty Amongi, who currently serves as
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18 Jul '25
Former Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Hussein Hudu, has been defeated in the race for Member of Parliament for Mbale Northern City Division. The highly contested NRM primaries concluded late Wednesday evening.The Electoral Commission officially declar
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16 Jul '25
RIP: Justice George KanyeihambaThe burial arrangements for retired Supreme court judge Prof George W. Kanyeihamba have been delayed, following concerns over the health of his wife, Susan Kanyeihamba, who is currently under medical observation in the Unite
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16 Jul '25
There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not