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UCC Orders TV Stations to Stop Split-Screen Ads in News Shows

UCC Orders TV Stations to Stop Split-Screen Ads in News Shows

Kampala — Uganda’s communications regulator has ordered television broadcasters to immediately stop running split-screen advertisements during news and current affairs programmes, ruling that the practice violates national advertising and broadcasting standards.The directive follows a

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Sarah Bireete granted Shs.1m cash Bail

Sarah Bireete granted Shs.1m cash Bail

Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been granted bail, weeks after her arrest and remand to Luzira Prison in a case that sparked widespread public debate and concern among civil society groups.

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Congo-Kinshasa: Conflicting Reports On the Assassination of Former President Kabila in Uvira

Congo-Kinshasa: Conflicting Reports On the Assassination of Former President Kabila in Uvira

Kinshasa — Rumors have been circulating in recent days about the alleged assassination of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila. According to information sent to Fides, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila was killed on January 25 in an explosion at the building where he was meeting with

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead in provisional results.Apac Municpality Incumbent Mayor, Patrick Ongom Eyul (UPC) left and Andrew Awany (Independent). Photo/Courtesy)Apa

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BREAKING! 5 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Mukono O/C, ASP Bagenda

BREAKING! 5 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Mukono O/C, ASP Bagenda

Security agencies have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing area including the killing of Afande ASP Emmanuel Bagenda.According to a statement issued by KMP Police spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala today Tuesday, 2

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Byanyima: Besigye Unable to Walk from His Prison Cell

Byanyima: Besigye Unable to Walk from His Prison Cell

She said Besigye was unable to walk from his cell to the visitors’ reception and had to be seen in a small office near his cell, later struggling back while “clinging to the walls to avoid falling” before returning to what she described as an “oven-hot, dark, bedbug-infested cell.”

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Gen Muhoozi Warns of Reciprocal Sanctions as U.S. Lawmakers Question Uganda Polls

Gen Muhoozi Warns of Reciprocal Sanctions as U.S. Lawmakers Question Uganda Polls

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has warned that Uganda could retaliate against any U.S. sanctions imposed on him or the country, escalating diplomatic tensions after senior American lawmakers questioned the credibility of Uganda’s recent elections.In a series of po

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Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses

Seoul, Jan 26 Samsung Electronics said on Monday it plans to provide treasury shares worth 175.2 billion won ...Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonuses | Samsung to offer treasury shares worth $120 million as bonusesSamsung to offer treasury shares worth $120

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How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

PDM beneficiary Damali Nakayenga (R) chats with President Museveni as she leads him to her piggery farm at her home in Kikoma, Wobulenzi town on Tuesday (PHOTO/ PPU)KAMPALA – In 2021, the National Resistance Movement faced a political crisis in Buganda. President Yoweri Museveni’s part

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From Ballot Box to Terror Docket: Inside the Case Against Muwanga Kivumbi

From Ballot Box to Terror Docket: Inside the Case Against Muwanga Kivumbi

KAMPALA — What began as a fiercely contested parliamentary race in rural Butambala has now hardened into one of the most consequential legal battles of Uganda’s post-election moment.Muwanga Kivumbi, a veteran opposition legislator and vice president for Buganda of the National Unity Pl

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