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When School Trips Become Death Traps: Uganda Must Wake Up

When School Trips Become Death Traps: Uganda Must Wake Up

The death of two pupils from Daystar Junior School in a crash on Mityana Road on 2 August was not an “accident” in the pure sense. It was the predictable result of a broken system that treats children’s safety as an afterthought — a tragedy written long

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Trump has a Russia problem, and there is no easy way out

Trump has a Russia problem, and there is no easy way out

Putin appears unmoved in the face of Trump’s deadline diplomacy and social media brinkmanshipThe muddled US-Russia equation under Trump is symptomatic of a larger leadership dilemma.US President Donald Trump faces a daunting series of foreign p

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Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

Profiles of 8 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government CouncilsJohn Katumba, Bobi Wine and President Yoweri MuseveniFrom January 12

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Tooro Kingdom, Reach A Hand Empower Youth at Annual Leadership and Cultural Conference

Tooro Kingdom, Reach A Hand Empower Youth at Annual Leadership and Cultural Conference

Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), held the Tooro Annual Youth Conference at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.The high-impact gathering, themed “We Lead: Cultural Voices Driving Change,” brought together hundreds of young people from across the K

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Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities at Kampala Marathon

Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities at Kampala Marathon

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger ties between refugees and host communities, describing the Urban Refugee Marathon as a unifying platform that promotes peaceful coexistence.Kadaga made the remarks at the seco

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MP Ssekikubo Under Pressure as General Rwashande Delivers Strong Message to Voters

MP Ssekikubo Under Pressure as General Rwashande Delivers Strong Message to Voters

Retired army officer Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande has started his campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for Lwemiyaga County. He wants to take the ruling NRM party ticket in the upcoming primaries on July 17. Rwashande promised to stop the long rule

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Ssekikubo petitions NRM over academic qualifications of Brigadier Rwashande

Ssekikubo petitions NRM over academic qualifications of Brigadier Rwashande

 Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has petitioned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Legal Department, seeking to nullify the nomination of his opponent, Brigadier (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, over alleged lack of the academic qualificat

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Kenya: Mourners Seize Blogger’s Casket, Torch Police Station in Protest Over Death in Custody

Kenya: Mourners Seize Blogger’s Casket, Torch Police Station in Protest Over Death in Custody

Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla

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Inside Government’s New Pay Deal for Arts Teachers

Inside Government’s New Pay Deal for Arts Teachers

Following weeks of a sit-down strike that left arts lessons suspended across many government secondary schools, Government has come out with a new plan aimed at addressing the concerns raised by arts teachers.The strike, led by the Uganda Arts Teachers As

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"She Raised Our Children Alone" Museveni Tells Story of Janet’s Silent Struggle During the Bush War

"She Raised Our Children Alone" Museveni Tells Story of Janet’s Silent Struggle During the Bush War

President Yoweri Museveni has paid glowing tribute to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni for her resilience and devotion during Uganda’s liberation struggle, highlighting her role as a single parent during the most turbulent years of their life.Speaking

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