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New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

New minister Balaam inherits Local govt system plagued by graft allegations

The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm

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Arsenal Celebrate Premier League Crown With Bus Parade

Arsenal Celebrate Premier League Crown With Bus Parade

Arsenal’s English midfielder #41 Declan Rice, Arsenal’s Dutch defender #12 Jurrien Timber, Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard, Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s French defender #02 William Saliba and Arsenal’s Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes ce

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Arsenal transfers: The four major signings club want to make after Champions League loss

Arsenal transfers: The four major signings club want to make after Champions League loss

Arsenal are expected to prioritise strengthening their attack as part of a plan to refresh the squad that came so close to Champions League glory.Arsenal were beaten on penalties by the reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, on Saturday evening after the game finished 1-1 follow

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Law student dies due to blood clots

Law student dies due to blood clots

Ryan Kubahika, a fourth-year law student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) died due to lack of oxygen. This was revealed during a requiem mass that was held for him at St Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, Bugujju on Saturday May 30th.Kubakika’s father, Bruno Tumwesigye, a member of the

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Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan

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How a failed government supply deal put MTK Uganda on the brink of collapse

How a failed government supply deal put MTK Uganda on the brink of collapse

The death of Xavier Kitaka, the founder of MTK Uganda, has put the firm on the brink of collapseMTK Uganda, once regarded as one of Uganda’s biggest agro and animal health companies, has suffered another major legal setback after the High Court ordered it to pay more than Shs 640m to Fre

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Rukungiri Municipality Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures

Rukungiri Municipality Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures

Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Wednesday commenced a trade order enforcement operation targeting buildings established in road reserves, temporary structures and dilapidated premises as part of efforts to improve urban development and security.The enforcement exercise, guarded by

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Army thought I was hiding Anitah’s cash’ - Nameere speaks out on arrest

Army thought I was hiding Anitah’s cash’ - Nameere speaks out on arrest

The army operatives, according to Nameere, believed that the money was meant to bribe MPs not to vote for Jacob Oboth, who had been endorsed by the NRM leadership for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.Justine Nameere, the Masaka City Woman MP and newly appointed State Minister for Local Gover

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Speaker Demands Report on Parliamentary Chambers, as MPs Protest Over Congestion

Speaker Demands Report on Parliamentary Chambers, as MPs Protest Over Congestion

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has directed the Clerk to Parliament to present a status report on the construction of the new parliamentary chambers. His directive follows a protest by Members of Parliament over severe congestion and lack of seating space during Thursday’s si

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Museveni sends police chiefs, Internal Affairs boss on forced leave over Shs31b bribery scandal

Museveni sends police chiefs, Internal Affairs boss on forced leave over Shs31b bribery scandal

Museveni directed that Permanent Secretary Lt Gen Joseph Musanyufu, Under Secretary for Police Aggrey Wunyi, and AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki step aside for six months as investigations proceed.President Museveni has ordered the forced leave of three top officials in the Ministry of Internal Af

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