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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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MPs Left Nodding as Ssegona Grills AG Kiwanuka With Hard-Hitting Question Over Besigye’s Detention

MPs Left Nodding as Ssegona Grills AG Kiwanuka With Hard-Hitting Question Over Besigye’s Detention

There was a heated moment in Parliament when Hon. Medard Ssegona put a tough question to Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka about the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye and others.During the session, Ssegona

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Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6

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Martin Nsubuga Refuses To Vacate URBRA Office After Failing to Use Court To Get Back his CEO Position

Martin Nsubuga Refuses To Vacate URBRA Office After Failing to Use Court To Get Back his CEO Position

Parliament and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) have been petitioned to inquire into circumstances under which the disgraced Martin Nsubuga has continued to physically occupy public office at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) 6

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Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Besigye’s Legal Team Vows to Boycott Court Martial Over Illegal Detention After Supreme Court Ruling

Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases

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MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to seek compensation from Kenya following the burning of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill on June 25, 2024.The MPs claimed that Ugand

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"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has responded to recent claims that her husband is not a civilian.The statement came after X user Captain Dr. Ashrap Rubangura s

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What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

What Top Ugandan Schools Are Charging S1 Students

As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools.The cost of enroll

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Aston Villa will accept second Arsenal bid for Ollie Watkins - but only on one unlikely condition

Aston Villa will accept second Arsenal bid for Ollie Watkins - but only on one unlikely condition

Aston Villa were extremely angry that news broke on the day of their crucial final Champions League game that Arsenal had made a bid for striker Ollie Watkins.It was bad timing, that is for certain, but the bid ha

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16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

16 Candidates Vie for Kawempe North Seat as NUP and NRM Battle for Dominance

The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough

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