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13 Feb '25
The government of Uganda is committed to meeting Umeme Limited’s buyout amount before the electricity distributor’s concession runs out at the end of March, Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the chief executive officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), has s
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13 Feb '25
The upcoming 2026 elections in Uganda are already causing divisions within political parties, especially the National Unity Platform (NUP).A notable example is the disagreement between Nasif Najja, the Wakiso dist
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13 Feb '25
BUKAVU, DRC – Fighting has resumed between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in South Kivu, just days after regional leaders brokered a ceasefire agreement in Dar es Salaam.
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13 Feb '25
An investigation into the recent arrest of accountant general Lawrence Semakula and eight other Finance ministry staff has drawn in the names of Kiryowa Kiwanuka and Ramathan Gggobi as being at the centre of a conspiracy to mudsling and punish Semakula.
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13 Feb '25
The permanent secretary and secretary to the treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has interdicted the nine officials from the finance ministry under the Accountant General’s office.This follows an investigation in the minis
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13 Feb '25
KAMPALA – In May last year, Uganda netizens were shocked after it emerged that the President had written to the Speaker, seeking an explanation over claims that she owns property in the UK.Museveni’s letter ca
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13 Feb '25
Lusswa Luwemba, a Ugandan local leader, has publicly apologized for his actions at the grave of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.His statement comes after days of public debate over the incident, which many described
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12 Feb '25
A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
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12 Feb '25
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has downplayed concerns over party member Betty Amongi's decision to contest for the Lira City Woman Parliamentary seat. Akena, currently serving as Lira City East MP, emphasized that electoral competition is
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12 Feb '25
A shocking video has been making rounds on social media, showing two teachers mercilessly beating a student. The disturbing footage caught the attention of many Ugandans online, sparking debates about discipline in schools and the use of excessive force on stude