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URA officers accused of releasing impounded beer despite court stay

URA officers accused of releasing impounded beer despite court stay

KAMPALA — Legal and tax officials at the Uganda Revenue Authority face accusations of defying a court order after allegedly releasing two containers of suspected counterfeit beer that had been slated for impoundment.The allegations are contained in a Feb. 6 petition filed by Rashid Babu,

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Outrage As Defeated MP withdraws Scholarships From Students

Outrage As Defeated MP withdraws Scholarships From Students

Outrage has erupted in parts of Mawokota County South after Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Parliamentary Whip and outgoing MP Yusuf Nsibambi allegedly withdrew bursary support for dozens of students following his defeat in the recent presidential and parliamentary elections.Nsibambi is

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Wetlands play critical roles in ecological balance, fishery sustainability

Wetlands play critical roles in ecological balance, fishery sustainability

Mr Richster Amarh Amarfio, Vice President of the National Fisheries Association of Ghana (NAFAG), has underscored the role wetlands play in Ghana’s ecological balance and fisheries sustainability, warning that continued encroachment threatens livelihoods and food security.Mr Amarfio, who

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Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda Airlines delays expose cracks in passenger protection

Uganda’s flag carrier has this week made headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was revealed that Jenifer Bamuturaki, the Chief Executive Officer, will not serve in the position beyond July. The departure comes after the national carrier received a bad rap following a string of governance

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Uganda: UPDF Dismisses NUP Missing Persons Claims As 'Drama' Amid Lugbara Community Pressure

Uganda: UPDF Dismisses NUP Missing Persons Claims As 'Drama' Amid Lugbara Community Pressure

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have dismissed claims by the National Unity Platform (NUP) that its members have gone missing, describing the allegations as "drama" and insisting the opposition party should pursue formal legal channels if it seeks accountability.The military resp

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UIA and Lagan Exhibit Neglect As Floods Disrupt Namanve Park Operations

UIA and Lagan Exhibit Neglect As Floods Disrupt Namanve Park Operations

A massive sinkhole and persistent flooding in Namanve Industrial Park’s South ‘C’ Estate have disrupted transport and business operations, angering investors and triggering renewed criticism of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and its infrastructure developer, Lagan Dott, over what has

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Mabirizi Remanded for Abusing Justice Ssekaana Again

Mabirizi Remanded for Abusing Justice Ssekaana Again

According to the prosecution, led by Chief State Attorney Joan Keko and Richard Birivumbuka, Mabirizi allegedly used his TikTok handle @male.mabirizi to circulate false claims about Chief Justice Zeija, including that he is a conman, fraudster, corrupt, a “court file grabber,” and that he sol

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Opposition should reconsider political approach against NRM’s long term rule

Opposition should reconsider political approach against NRM’s long term rule

With the 2026 general elections pretty much done and dusted, many Ugandans find themselves once again reflecting on a familiar outcome of an election cycle that promised change, ignited hope, and ultimately reinforced the same power structure.It is now important to examine not just the ele

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Police to Arraign 100 in Court over Street Robberies in Kampala

Police to Arraign 100 in Court over Street Robberies in Kampala

The Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala is expected to produce up to 100 suspects in court over allegations of involvement in street robberies and other criminal activities.The Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Rachel Kawala, said the suspects are part of several groups arreste

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Why Museveni is Firing Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki

Why Museveni is Firing Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki

Kampala — President Museveni has moved to remove Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, following a State House meeting held in September 2025 that reviewed mounting governance failures, disputed aircraft procurement decisions and growing financial losses at the

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