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Six charged over death of Congolese national in Kisoro police custody

Six charged over death of Congolese national in Kisoro police custody

The six suspects appearing before Kisoro chief magistrate Patrick Bamuhiga on May 15, 2026. Photo | Julius HafashaSix people have been charged and remanded over the death of a Congolese national who died in police custody in Kisoro.The suspects appeared before Kisoro Chief Magistrat

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Guide to MPs’ swearing-in ceremony

Guide to MPs’ swearing-in ceremony

day after the swearing-in of the President, the Parliament of Uganda commences the swearing-in of its newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs). Over 500 legislators of the 12th Parliament, will take the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Member of Parliament in three days running from May 13 to 15 a

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Uganda-South Sudan border impasse: Uganda security arrests Kenyan truck drivers' leader

Uganda-South Sudan border impasse: Uganda security arrests Kenyan truck drivers' leader

Long distance truck drivers on the Kenyan side have imposed a blockade on Ugandan border entry points after Ugandan security forces arrested their leader.Mr Sudi Kauli Mwatela, the chairperson of Long-Distance Drivers Union, and a Kenyan national, was arrested on Sunday at the Uganda-South

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Govt to penalise road contractors over delays

Govt to penalise road contractors over delays

The government has launched a review of contracts awarded to underperforming contractors under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP), citing persistent delays in the implementation of the multi-billion-shilling infrastructure project.The State Ministe

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Heavy rains cut off transport, trade in Kaliro as roads deteriorate

Heavy rains cut off transport, trade in Kaliro as roads deteriorate

Transport and business activity in Kaliro District have been severely disrupted after heavy rains rendered several key roads impassable, residents and district officials told Monitor on Thursday.Residents said the already poor road network has further deteriorated during the rainy season,

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Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

Kikuube vice chairman Opio Vicent withdraws from LC5 by-election race

While addressing the media in Hoima City yesterday, Opio said he realised that contesting in the by-election would affect his secured district councillor’s position by resigning from it.In the recently concluded general elections, Opio was duly elected for the position of district male c

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“She Was Banned From Speaking to the Press” — Parliament Press Secretary Reveals How Museveni Surprised Ugandans With Robinah Nabbanja’s Appointment as PM in 2021

“She Was Banned From Speaking to the Press” — Parliament Press Secretary Reveals How Museveni Surprised Ugandans With Robinah Nabbanja’s Appointment as PM in 2021

As Uganda prepares for a new cabinet following President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in after the 2021 elections, attention is turning to the legacy of outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and how she rose to the country’s top government office.Speaking during an interview on NBS Te

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Security Impounds Two Trucks with Over 200 Bags of Charcoal in Napak, Nabilatuk

Security Impounds Two Trucks with Over 200 Bags of Charcoal in Napak, Nabilatuk

Joint security forces have impounded two trucks transporting more than 200 bags of charcoal in the districts of Napak and Nabilatuk as enforcement of the presidential ban on the commercial charcoal trade from Karamoja intensifies.In the first operation, security personnel at the Iriiri Ani

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Opinion | Uganda Must Stop Wasting Cyber Talent: Why Detective SP Bills Ndyamuhaki Deserves A Bigger National Role

Opinion | Uganda Must Stop Wasting Cyber Talent: Why Detective SP Bills Ndyamuhaki Deserves A Bigger National Role

Great nations are secured not only by guns, uniforms, or intelligence budgets, but by how wisely they identify, nurture, and deploy exceptional talent. In an era where crime has migrated from dark alleys to encrypted phones, hidden servers, and anonymous online accounts, Uganda’s security futur

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Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

The government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, is considering plans to increase access to tertiary and higher learning through the government scholarship programme.According to the ministry spokesperson, Mr Dennis Mugimba, population dynamics have changed, warranting a need

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