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11 Apr '26
A fresh push to extend the term of political leaders from five to seven years has resurfaced, with Anita Among using the ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat to rally newly elected MPs behind the controversial proposal, an effort many say could redefine the Pearl’s political calendar while raising fresh
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10 Apr '26
Earlier this month, Eddy Kenzo sparked controversy after claiming that musicians from the pre-2000 generation are broke and have nothing to show for their careers.His remarks did not sit well with a section of Kadongo Kamu musicians, who have since come out to defend themselves.Ragg
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09 Apr '26
Makerere University’s 91st Guild President Churchill Ssentamu, nephew to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has travelled to China for a government-sponsored leadership and youth development short course.The move has quickly sparked interest among students and political observ
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09 Apr '26
Kampala, Uganda — The reported disappearance of the body of Maj. Henry Babumba, a former NRA pilot and UPDF ground instructor, from the UPDF mortuary in Bombo has triggered shock, controversy, and growing divisions across sections of Ugandan society.Maj. Babumba, who died on 23rd Decembe
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07 Apr '26
Uganda and Kenya agree on SGR standards to link their conflicting rail systems, advancing the massive regional infrastructure project.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport is requesting 8.3 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 fiscal year, a 40% increase intended to moderni
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06 Apr '26
The Diamond Tower is a proposed 220-meter skyscraper in Kampala’s Kololo neighborhood, designed by Angiletti Design Studio to be the tallest building in Uganda. Scheduled for a 2026 construction start, the 54-story vertical development features 300 serviced apartments, a luxury hotel, and high-
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05 Apr '26
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has cautioned the Ministry of Lands against issuing a land title for disputed government land in Sembabule District.The land in question is located in Nabitanga Sub-county, Lwemiyaga County, and has become the sub
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04 Apr '26
Masters, PhD, And Postgraduate Diploma Applications Now Open As University Extends Closing Date By One MonthIf pursuing a postgraduate degree at Makerere University has been on your academic roadmap, the window is now open — and following an update issued on March 31, 2026, you have unti
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04 Apr '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority is beginning recovery and stabilization efforts at the Kiteezi landfill following a garbage slide that devastated surrounding communities.The disaster highlighted persistent issues regarding waste management and landfill safety in the
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04 Apr '26
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has intensified efforts to restore order in the city’s transport sector, with councilors scrutinising a proposed law aimed at strengthening regulation and improving mobility in the capital.During a working retreat held at Imperial Golf View Hotel