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UNMF receives additional Shs5 billion to strengthen musician financing

UNMF receives additional Shs5 billion to strengthen musician financing

The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has received an additional Shs5 billion from the government to boost its SACCO, strengthening financial support for musicians across the country.This latest disbursement comes after UNMF previously received Shs5 billion in 2024 as part of a w

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Uganda’s moment to build, not beg, the world

Uganda’s moment to build, not beg, the world

There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tightening of United States visa conditions for Ugandans, including the introduction of substantial visa bonds, is one such moment. I

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Jinja EC Clears Ballot Boxes in Key Pre-Election Verification Exercise

Jinja EC Clears Ballot Boxes in Key Pre-Election Verification Exercise

Jinja City is made up of three constituencies, Jinja North, Jinja South East, and Jinja South West, with a combined 185,372 registered voters expected to participate in the elections. Jinja North has the largest voter population at 115,576, followed by Jinja South East with 37,483 voters, while J

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Sasha Ferguson speaks out on life after split with Canary Mugume

Sasha Ferguson speaks out on life after split with Canary Mugume

Sasha Ferguson has broken her silence on life after her highly publicised breakup with media personality Canary Mugume, addressing questions about reconciliation, motherhood and moving forward.The former couple made headlines last year after their separation turned bitter, with Sasha accus

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NUP Suspends Kyambogo Guild President for Attending State House Workshop

NUP Suspends Kyambogo Guild President for Attending State House Workshop

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has suspended Kyambogo University Guild President Andama Emmanuel for six weeks after he attended a closed-door engagement organised by the State House Investors Protection Unit, a body under the Office of the President.In a statement released on January 9

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Debt Repayment, Wages Take Lion’s Share of Q3 Expenditure

Debt Repayment, Wages Take Lion’s Share of Q3 Expenditure

Ramadan Ggoobi speaking to reporters in Kampala on Friday.The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 16.537 trillion for expenditure in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with debt repayment and treasury operations taking the largest share.Out of the total release, Shs 7

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Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers Slam ‘Defective’ Charges against Bireete, Urge Court to End Alleged Unlawful Detention

Lawyers representing human rights activist, Sarah Bireete, have filed urgent applications seeking a production warrant to have her brought before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court.They are arguing that her charge and remand are unlawful and violate constitutional safeguards.T

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Principal Judge Abodo Urges Military Courts to Uphold Constitutional Standards

Principal Judge Abodo Urges Military Courts to Uphold Constitutional Standards

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo with other officials poses for a photo with members of the General Court Martial and Leadership Code TribunalPrincipal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called on military courts to strictly observe constitutional standards while exercising judicial authority,

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UPDF blocks Lwemiyaga MP Sekikubo from campaign rallies

UPDF blocks Lwemiyaga MP Sekikubo from campaign rallies

While preparations move forward, campaign tensions continue to simmer on the ground.Multiple armed Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers reportedly blocked Lwemiyaga MP Theodore Sekikubo from holding campaign rallies in Bulongo Subcounty.Sekikubo was scheduled to hold six

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Mwesigwa Rukutana vs Naome Kabasharira: Old Rivalry Resurfaces as 2026 Elections Draw Closer

Mwesigwa Rukutana vs Naome Kabasharira: Old Rivalry Resurfaces as 2026 Elections Draw Closer

Rising tension in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District continues to dominate political discussions as former area legislator Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana renews his long-standing rivalry with the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira.Rukutana, who represented Rushenyi for more than

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