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Soroti Council Meeting Turns into a Kick Boxing Contest

Soroti Council Meeting Turns into a Kick Boxing Contest

Soroti Councillors Throw Punches Instead of Proposals in Latest Meeting Debate sometimes resembles a wrestling match in Ugandan politics. This was the case at the Soroti district council meeting on October 9, 2024 which turned into a scene worthy of a local boxing match. The afternoon began w

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Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Explain Rift with Deputy Gachagua

Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Explain Rift with Deputy Gachagua

Kenyan President William Ruto is facing growing pressure to publicly explain the reasons behind his fallout with his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Allegations against Gachagua, which led to an attempt by parliamentarians to remove him from office, are reportedly not new in Kenya’s political landscape.

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NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him.  “The path they have taken is a dangerous one. If they want to fight me, they should know they can’t win that

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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,

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'I was denied US visa because of Chameleone photo' - Doreen Kabareebe

'I was denied US visa because of Chameleone photo' - Doreen Kabareebe

Ugandan fashion designer and model Doreen Kabareebe recently opened up about the challenges she faced due to a controversial photo taken over 12 years ago, revealing how it significantly impacted her life and career.

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Apologize or leave Uganda, Gen Muhoozi tells US ambassador in escalating row

Apologize or leave Uganda, Gen Muhoozi tells US ambassador in escalating row

Uganda’s first son and miliary chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told America’s ambassador William Popp to apologize to veteran President Museveni or depart the East African country, escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries.

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Kiir dismisses long-serving spy chief

Kiir dismisses long-serving spy chief

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday, through a presidential decree, dismissed his long-time intelligence chief and appointed him as the governor of his home state. Lt Gen Akol Khoor, who led the National Security Service’s (NSS) Internal Security Bureau, was replace

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Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Kazo District is experiencing a transformative period as efforts to uplift its people from a subsistence economy to a money economy gain momentum. In her latest statement, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi highlighted key initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, with a special focus on coffee farming

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Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Uganda's State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities, Mr Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has reaffirmed that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. "The tarmacking of this road does not justify the change of its sta

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BREAKING NEWS: MTN Writes to Kalemera over Shs 260bn Tax Dispute; Accuses URA of Coercion, Corruption

BREAKING NEWS: MTN Writes to Kalemera over Shs 260bn Tax Dispute; Accuses URA of Coercion, Corruption

MTN Uganda has accused Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of deploying ‘coercive tactics’ to extract Shs 260bn from the telecom in an ‘unfounded’ tax assessment.MTN Uganda also blamed URA officials for ex

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