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06 May '25
Eddie Mutwe, the long-time bodyguard of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, was formally charged with robbery on Monday in a highly tense court appearance marked by disturbing allegations of torture and procedural irregularities.Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Abdal
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06 May '25
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has issued a sharp condemnation of the alleged torture of Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, and criticised the judiciary for continuing to try suspects who appear to have suffered abuse in custody.Mutwe
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05 May '25
Edward Ssebufu, alias Eddie Mutwe—the head of security for NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi—was on Monday produced at Masaka High Court under heavy security, a week after his alleged abduction by state operatives.Limping, barefoot, and visibly in pain, his condition triggered outrage from
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05 May '25
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala Archdiocese has strongly condemned torture, illegal detention, and widespread human rights violations in Uganda, warning that no society can thrive while violating the dignity of its citizens.He made the remarks on Sunday during the consecration of St
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30 Apr '25
If there are any lessons to learn from former minister Sam Kuteesa’s recently inaugurated church project, it is that the man is preparing to return to his creator. It is a sign.He is readying himself for departure by being godly in his final days. I am
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28 Apr '25
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dropped another hammer as it gears up for the 2026 general elections: anyone eyeing the party’s presidential flag must cough up a cool Shs 20 million just to be nominated.Speaking during the release of the party’s election roadmap, UPC Electoral
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28 Apr '25
BBC | Israel carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, after ordering an evacuation of a building that it said was being used by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.The attack occurred despite a ceasefire that came into force five months ago which pu
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26 Apr '25
President Museveni has reiterated the urgent need for African solidarity and increased financial support to Somalia, as a key pillar for sustainable peace and stability in the Horn of Africa.The President made the remarks while chairing the Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contribut
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25 Apr '25
International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Director Caroline Mugalla has announced Uganda will on May, 1 launch a new program on decent work.Speaking during the second day of the third annual National Labour Convention and Expo at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, the International L
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25 Apr '25
President Museveni has pledged to fund the construction and renovation of a school and mosque in memory of the former Supreme Mufti Shaikh Zubair Kayongo.The initiative, aimed at honouring the legacy of one of Uganda’s most influential Muslim leaders, was announced durin