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21 Jul '25
The Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, warning that such incidents erode Uganda’s democratic foundations and social cohesion.Speakin
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21 Jul '25
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of
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21 Jul '25
A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Kasese District on Monday poured onto the streets in protest, decrying irregularities in the recently concluded party primaries for the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer.Visibly frustrated and carrying placards, the demonst
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21 Jul '25
Former Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Sarah Nakawunde Temulanda, has called on women, young mothers, and youth to embrace vocational training programs as a practical solution to unemployment in Uganda.Temulanda made the remarks during a graduation ceremony where 42 women and
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21 Jul '25
Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), held the Tooro Annual Youth Conference at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.The high-impact gathering, themed “We Lead: Cultural Voices Driving Change,” brought together hundreds of young people from across the K
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21 Jul '25
Celebrated Ugandan ragga musician Bebe Cool is using his influential platform to champion the rights of domestic workers, calling for fair compensation and recognition of their vital contributions to households and society.His recent remarks have sparked renewed conversation on the issue o
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21 Jul '25
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that in the upcoming 2026 general elections, the Special Forces Command (SFC) will exclusively be in charge of providing security to all presidential candidates."I have said it once and for all, ALL Presidential Cand
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21 Jul '25
Africa’s digital economy is now worth over Shs 680 trillion—and this is just the beginning.But what does that even mean for a typical Ugandan who sells newspapers in the taxi park, owns a boda boda, or simply has a smartphone?The digital economy in itself refers to business
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21 Jul '25
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger ties between refugees and host communities, describing the Urban Refugee Marathon as a unifying platform that promotes peaceful coexistence.Kadaga made the remarks at the seco
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21 Jul '25
President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the