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25 Apr '26
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has presided over the pass-out of 1,250 students from Mbale Secondary School, Joy Secondary School, and Gillsherlock Memorial School in Mbale District.The ceremony is part of ongoing efforts to stren
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25 Apr '26
For years, garbage collection in Kampala has largely been treated as a public service many residents expect but few feel responsible for sustaining. Piles of uncollected waste, clogged drainage channels, and illegal dumping have become a familiar sight across the city.Now, city authorities
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25 Apr '26
The Chief of Joint Staff of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, has called on human resource officers across the force to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability, adding that their role is critical as custodians of the in
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25 Apr '26
When a video of Bebe Cool seated in a lecture room started making rounds online, the rumor mill started speculating, but the Gagamel boss has now broken his silence, and his explanation is far less dramatic but far more grounded.Together with his wife, Zuena Kirema, they’ve made a delibe
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24 Apr '26
At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m
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24 Apr '26
The High Court has thrown out a counterclaim in a commercial dispute involving money, property abroad, and the estate of Hajj Musa Sewava, a deceased businessman who founded Sir Apollo Schools in Uganda.Sewava’s son, Habib Namakajjo, had sued one of the wives of the late businessman, Mad
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23 Apr '26
May expressed concern about the veteran politician’s health and whether he should still be attending official meetings of that nature.Ugandan Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali returned to the centre of online discussion on Wednesday after images appeared of him back at wor
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23 Apr '26
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has marked Dr. Kizza Besigye’s 70th birthday with a tribute highlighting his long political struggle and continued detention, describing it as a stark reminder of the cost of dissent in Uganda.Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential
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22 Apr '26
Parliament has passed the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, 2026, adopting a series of reforms aimed at easing compliance for small businesses, improving tax administration, and attracting investment, following a report presented by Mbale Industrial Division MP Karim Masaba.The House approve
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22 Apr '26
Azuba passed away on April 21, 2026, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, where she had been undergoing treatment. She was 72 years old. Her death has drawn tributes from across the country, with many describing her as a composed and effective leader who quietly delivered results.She was appoi