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How Museveni’s Most Trusted Minister Built a Business Empire in the Shadows

How Museveni’s Most Trusted Minister Built a Business Empire in the Shadows

Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, commonly known as Balaam, has been a prominent figure in Uganda's business and political spheres.Born on July 28, 1979, in Mbarara, Uganda, Balaam's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted minister under President Yoweri Museveni is both inspiring an

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Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Makerere Student Takes Over Vice Chancellor’s Office for 2 Days

Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i

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Meet the Ugandan Ministers Who Own Multi-Million Dollar Homes Abroad

Meet the Ugandan Ministers Who Own Multi-Million Dollar Homes Abroad

Several Ugandan ministers have amassed significant wealth, allowing them to own multi-million dollar homes abroad. These luxurious properties reflect their status and success, often sparking public interest and scrutiny.One notable example is Captain George Mike Mukula, the National Resist

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How Rich Is Yoweri Museveni’s Wealth: A Lookout At His Mansions, Businesses, and Investments

How Rich Is Yoweri Museveni’s Wealth: A Lookout At His Mansions, Businesses, and Investments

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi

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Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi

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Meet The No-Nonsense Gen. Salim Saleh: The Billionaire Army General How He Is Controlling Economy

Meet The No-Nonsense Gen. Salim Saleh: The Billionaire Army General How He Is Controlling Economy

General Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, is a prominent figure in Uganda's political and economic landscape.As the younger brother of President Yoweri Museveni, Saleh has wielded significant influence in shaping the country's economic policies and development strategies.

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"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

"UPDF Are In South Sudan Without My Knowledge." UPDF Deployment in South Sudan Sparks Controversy

On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),

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NOT GOOD ENOUGH: The Shocking Truth Why NRM Rejected Karadi for Kawempe North By-elections & Chose Nambi

NOT GOOD ENOUGH: The Shocking Truth Why NRM Rejected Karadi for Kawempe North By-elections & Chose Nambi

When she learnt of the impeding Kawempe North by-election, Anifa Karadi (who lives in nearby Nansana) strategically acquired and rented a house in Kyebando’s Kisalosalo Zone in order to increase her eligibility for the Seat.

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"Don't Be Fooled Again" Museveni Tells Voters as He Battles NUP in Kawempe North By-Election

"Don't Be Fooled Again" Museveni Tells Voters as He Battles NUP in Kawempe North By-Election

President Yoweri Museveni has launched a high-stakes campaign to reclaim the opposition-dominated Kawempe North constituency, urging voters not to be "fooled again" by the National Unity Platform (NUP).With the by

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State Seeks Court Approval To Hack Dr Kizza Besigye’s Phone

State Seeks Court Approval To Hack Dr Kizza Besigye’s Phone

The Ugandan government has petitioned the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court for permission to access and extract electronic data from phones belonging to jailed Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and two of his associates.

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