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Farewell USAID in Uganda

Farewell USAID in Uganda

USAID road localisation show. USAID had embarked on funding locally lead initiatives across Uganda. PHOTO URNKampala, Uganda | USAID has been present in Uganda for over sixty years. It has funded development in agriculture, education

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He Protected Museveni with His Life- But Later Stood Against Him and Finally Succumbed to Pressure

He Protected Museveni with His Life- But Later Stood Against Him and Finally Succumbed to Pressure

Major General Benon Biraaro was one of the people who helped Museveni fight and win the bush war. He worked closely with Museveni during those hard years and even after Museveni became president, Biraaro continued to serve him in the army and at State House. He

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Museveni’s Nomination Day Takes Dark Turn as Suspected NRM Goons Attack Civilians in Kampala

Museveni’s Nomination Day Takes Dark Turn as Suspected NRM Goons Attack Civilians in Kampala

There was drama in Kampala on Saturday morning, July 5, 2025, after a traffic police officer fell to the ground while attempting to chase down a suspect near Nakasero Primary School.

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Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

Museveni Orders Govt Bailout for Late Aponye’s Business Empire

President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, widely known as Aponye, whose death in 2023 left his companies facing severe financial distress.In a letter d

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Speaker Among, Kin Kariisa Mourn Jota

Speaker Among, Kin Kariisa Mourn Jota

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and Next Media Group chief executive Kin Kariisa have led heartfelt tributes to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died alongside his younger brother André Silva in a horrific car crash in Spain today July 3.The news has left football fans and families wor

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EU, WFP Boost Food Security and Self-Reliance for Refugees in Uganda

EU, WFP Boost Food Security and Self-Reliance for Refugees in Uganda

The European Union has committed EUR 5 million to support the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in delivering income-generating and nutritional initiatives for refugees and host communities in Uganda.Uganda is home to 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers, making it the largest r

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Tension at KCCA as Councillor Pulls Out Small Axe, Cites Rising Street Threats

Tension at KCCA as Councillor Pulls Out Small Axe, Cites Rising Street Threats

Tension gripped the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) chambers after Nakawa B NUP Councillor Twaha Abdul Chaggason dramatically pulled out a small axe during a council sitting. The move, captured on video, was intended to highlight growing insecurity in Kamp

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Luyombya Steps Down from Nakawa Mayoral Race in Internal NUP Deal for Nubian Li

Luyombya Steps Down from Nakawa Mayoral Race in Internal NUP Deal for Nubian Li

Kampala | Godfrey Luyombya has officially announced his withdrawal from the Nakawa Division Urban Council mayoral race, citing the need for party cohesion and unity.However, multiple sources close to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) indicate t

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Police Detonate Russian Explosive At Alien Skin Property

Police Detonate Russian Explosive At Alien Skin Property

A Russian-made hand grenade was allegedly discovered at the construction site of controversial singer Alien Skin in Makindye on July 1, raising fresh concerns amid heightened security alerts in the capital Kampala.In a video posted by media personality Erich Mbowa on X (formerly Twitter),

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NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has instituted a special investigative committee to examine allegations of sexual harassment and electoral malpractice involving some of its aspirants for the 2026 general elections.Party president Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, popularly known as Bobi Wine,

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