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Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l

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The Ministry of Works and Transport faces severe financial problems after taking over the Uganda National Roads Authority. Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told Parliament that his ministry now has a debt of Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA.According to the Works Minister, the debt grows by Shs

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Museveni Under Pressure to Sack Uganda's Attorney General

Museveni Under Pressure to Sack Uganda's Attorney General

Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has written to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him to take immediate action against Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa. Ssemakadde accuses Kiryowa of using his office for personal gain and exposing the government to massive financial losse

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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart

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The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo

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"This Is Unacceptable" Bobi Wine & Ssenyonyi Stand by Injured MP Shamim Malende, Demand This

"This Is Unacceptable" Bobi Wine & Ssenyonyi Stand by Injured MP Shamim Malende, Demand This

On January 21, 2025, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Uganda, visited Hon. Shamim Malende, the MP for Kampala Woman Constituency, who has been recovering from injuries sustained in a violent

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Trump’s Full Inauguration Speech: U.S. Policy to Recognise only Two Genders: Male and Female

Trump’s Full Inauguration Speech: U.S. Policy to Recognise only Two Genders: Male and Female

Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, delivered a 30-minute inaugural speech outlining his policy agenda. Key promises included a crackdown on immigration and a focus on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initia

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New Guidelines Set to End Traffic Bribery: What Drivers and Officers Need to Know

New Guidelines Set to End Traffic Bribery: What Drivers and Officers Need to Know

The Uganda Traffic Police shared new rules to make traffic stops more honest and professional. These rules, called Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), are meant to stop bribery and ensure fair treatment for drivers.

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Minister Ogwang Challenges Religious Leaders In Lango To Tell Betty Amongi To Back Off Lira City And Let Aceng Be

Minister Ogwang Challenges Religious Leaders In Lango To Tell Betty Amongi To Back Off Lira City And Let Aceng Be

Sports minister Peter Ogwang has added his voice onto that of Gen Kahinda Otim Otafiire and castigated Betty Amongi for abandoning her Oyam south MP Seat to come to Lira City to antagonize high-performing Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero. She has been MP there for just fou

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Karuhanga Vows to Revolutionize Judiciary with Fresh Solutions

Karuhanga Vows to Revolutionize Judiciary with Fresh Solutions

Advocate Elison Karuhanga, a candidate for the Uganda Law Society's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has pledged to introduce innovative measures to address the longstanding challenges in Uganda’s justice system.

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