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Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran

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Gunfire Rocks Nakasero Market as Security Kills Knife-Wielding Attacker in Broad Daylight

Gunfire Rocks Nakasero Market as Security Kills Knife-Wielding Attacker in Broad Daylight

Security officers have shot dead a suspected criminal who attempted to storm Nakasero Market and disrupt traders.The incident happened earlier today when the man, said to be armed with a knife, tried to force his way into the busy market. Eyewitnesses say

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Mbale City Cuts Ties with Police Over Suspected Collusion in Theft, Hires Private Security

Mbale City Cuts Ties with Police Over Suspected Collusion in Theft, Hires Private Security

Mbale City Council has terminated police security services amid allegations that some police officers were complicit in the theft of valuable city assets, including computers, large flat-screen TVs, and a multimillion-shilling generator stolen from council premises.Deputy Speaker Abdala Ma

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Ruto Breaks Silence on Death of Albert Ojwang as Outrage Grows Across Kenya

Ruto Breaks Silence on Death of Albert Ojwang as Outrage Grows Across Kenya

NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has broken his silence on the suspicious death of Migori-based blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang, describing the incident as “heartbreaking and unacceptable,” and calling for a full, transparent investigation amid rising public anger

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Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post

Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post

BBC - Kenya's independent police oversight body has launched an investigation into the death of a man who had been detained "for false publication", police have said.Albert Ojwang was arrested for a post on X in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km to the cap

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How To Verify If Your ID Is Linked To Other Mobile Numbers

How To Verify If Your ID Is Linked To Other Mobile Numbers

In Uganda today, your National Identification Number (NIN) plays a crucial role beyond just being a proof of identity.

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FDC Vows to Challenge UPDF Amendment Bill in Court Over Human Rights Concerns

FDC Vows to Challenge UPDF Amendment Bill in Court Over Human Rights Concerns

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has vowed to drag the government to court if Parliament passes the proposed UPDF Amendment Bill 2025 in its current form, citing serious violations of human rights.Addressing journalists at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, FDC’s acting presid

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UPDF officer abducted in armed ambush by suspected Congo army personnel

UPDF officer abducted in armed ambush by suspected Congo army personnel

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer was abducted following a surprise armed ambush by suspected members of the Congo army in Deyi Subcounty, Pakwach District. The incident has sparked serious security concerns along the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.The a

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Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill

Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill

Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-page bill.The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendments

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Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola

Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substandard products in the market.The destruction took place on April 30, 2025, at Luweero Industries Ltd in Nakasongola Distr

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