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21 Dec '25
Uganda has taken a major step forward in advancing its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, meeting leaders of the Turkish construction firm Yapı Merkezi to review the first phase o
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21 Dec '25
New Delhi, Dec 21 North Korea has emerged as the biggest threat to cryptocurrency security in 2025, even ...North Korean hackers steal $2 billion in crypto in 2025, remain top global threat | North Korean hackers steal $2 billion in crypto in 2025, remain top global threatNew Delhi,
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21 Dec '25
Police in Kampala arrested 70 men during a midnight operation targeting crime hot spots to improve safety during the festive season.KAMPALA, Uganda — Police arrested 70 men during a midnight sweep of crime hot spots in the capital city early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
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21 Dec '25
Uganda Revenue Authority has issued an immediate restriction on the importation and clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment, tightening controls around the fast-growing technology amid security considerations. In an internal memo dated 19th December 2025, the Commissioner of the
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20 Dec '25
Kampala — The Uganda shilling strengthened strongly in 2025, becoming one of the best-performing currencies in the region, helped by higher export earnings, increased foreign investment and reforms in the foreign exchange market, the Bank of Uganda has said.In its November Monetary Polic
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20 Dec '25
Officials launch the new Metro Cement products at Serena Hotel on December 18, marking the expansion of the company’s production capacity and product rangeUganda’s economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is entering a new phase, with rapidly growing foreign direct inve
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20 Dec '25
Security agencies have successfully rescued a six-year-old boy who was allegedly kidnapped last week in Kampala.The child, identified as Mpirwe Tumwesigye Abraham, was reportedly abducted on 12 December 2025 from Ddungu Zone, Kawempe Division, Kampala District. He was recovered on 19 Decem
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18 Dec '25
President Yoweri Museveni has faulted the people of Kassanda District for voting opposition politicians, saying the decision is partly responsible for the poor service delivery in the area.Addressing a rally at Bukuya Town Council grounds on Wednesday, Museveni said that although some prog
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18 Dec '25
Two men, including a senior police officer, have been committed to the High Court to stand trial for the 2015 murder of Joan Kagezi, the former assistant director of public prosecutions.The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on Wednesday moved to commit Senior Superintendent of
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18 Dec '25
Meanwhile, Police Spokesperson Kituma Rusoke urged Ugandans to remain vigilant during the festive season, whether at home or while shopping, and to stay in contact with their local police. A suspect being arrested (courtesy photo)More than 90 suspected criminals have been arrested d