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Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.

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Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

Ruto Dispatches Raila to Juba after Consulting Museveni, Abiy

enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai

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"They Said It Was Suicide, But the Evidence Spoke Otherwise" – Two Remanded Over Norwegian’s Murder Olima

"They Said It Was Suicide, But the Evidence Spoke Otherwise" – Two Remanded Over Norwegian’s Murder Olima

Jinja Magistrate’s Court has remanded two suspects to Kirinya Prison over the murder of Robert Hausvik, a 39-year-old Norwegian national, after forensic evidence contradicted their claims of suicide.Hausvik, known as "Katongole" among friends, was found dead o

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"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

"Best Picture I Have Seen All Week" Muhoozi Vows to Promote Soldier Who Attacked Journalist Canary

Uganda’s media fraternity is up in arms after Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly praised a soldier who attempted to assault NBS journalist Canary Mugume during the Kawempe North by-election on March 13.

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Besigye Faces Police Brutality Due to Indiscipline; I Don't Hear Mao in Such Conflicts – M7 in 2016

Besigye Faces Police Brutality Due to Indiscipline; I Don't Hear Mao in Such Conflicts – M7 in 2016

The issue of political violence in Uganda, especially during elections, has been a long-standing source of tension. President Yoweri Museveni has frequently blamed opposition leaders for these conflicts.This was o

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Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Rwanda and Belgium Cut Diplomatic Ties, Expel Each Other’s Diplomats

Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a

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Uganda Among Hardest Hit by Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts, Threatening Health Programs & Public Welfare

Uganda Among Hardest Hit by Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts, Threatening Health Programs & Public Welfare

Uganda is one of the top 26 countries that face significant risks due to the reductions in U.S. foreign aid, particularly impacting health sector financing.According to an analysis from the Washington, D.C.-based

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Retired General Sejusa Calls Out Belgium’s Past Atrocities Amid Rwanda Diplomatic Fallout

Retired General Sejusa Calls Out Belgium’s Past Atrocities Amid Rwanda Diplomatic Fallout

Retired Major General David Sejusa has strongly criticized Belgium’s stance following Rwanda’s decision to sever diplomatic ties, questioning why the former colonial power still believes it can dictate terms to African nations.

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Museveni Orders Investigation into Kawempe Election, Questions Why UPDF and JATT Were Involved

Museveni Orders Investigation into Kawempe Election, Questions Why UPDF and JATT Were Involved

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed a thorough investigation into allegations of vote rigging and election malpractice in the Kawempe North by-election. Concerns have been raised about ballot-stuffing, result tampering, and voter intimidation.

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Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Museveni Orders Criminal Investigation Into Kawempe North By-Election

Kampala, Uganda – President Museveni has announced a “criminal and electoral investigation” into the Kawempe North by-election, citing reports of ballot stuffing, destruction of ballot boxes, voter intimidation, and illegal campaigning at polling stations.

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