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12 Mar '25
A senior military officer in Uganda has warned the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to stay neutral in political matters as the country moves closer to the 2026 general elections.Maj. Gen. Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the 4th Infantry Division, emphasized that the army must rem
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12 Mar '25
Erute South MP Jonathan Odur has raised serious concerns over the government’s handling of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) deployments after Defense Minister Jacob Oboth admitted he was unaware of troop movements to Juba, South Sudan.Reacting to Oboth’s statement in Parliament, O
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12 Mar '25
Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan politician, physician, and former military officer, has amassed a notable amount of wealth over the years. His net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million.Besigye's journey to wealth began with his education at Makerere University, where
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12 Mar '25
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
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12 Mar '25
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has amassed significant wealth over his decades in power.His wealth is reflected in his luxurious properties, extensive business ventures, and substantial investments.Museveni's most notable property is hi
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12 Mar '25
General Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, is a prominent figure in Uganda's political and economic landscape.As the younger brother of President Yoweri Museveni, Saleh has wielded significant influence in shaping the country's economic policies and development strategies.
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11 Mar '25
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has witnessed a major reshuffle as Colonel Deo Akiiki officially handed over his role as Deputy Director of Defence Public Information to Major Bilal Katamba.As reported
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11 Mar '25
A growing perception that Uganda is being governed by two power centers, one under President Yoweri Museveni and the other under his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked intense debate and public outrage.Poli
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11 Mar '25
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier has stirred controversy after publicly engaging in partisan politics, an act that directly violates the UPDF Act of 2005. The soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, shared campaign posters of himself in full
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10 Mar '25
Pierce Brosnan, who took on the role of James Bond from 1995 to 2002, says 'keep Bond British' and treat it with 'respect' after the franchise was creatively taken over by AmazonPierce Brosnan has weighed in on James Bond being taken over by Amazon