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08 Apr '26
There’s a certain kind of anticipation that builds when something isn’t fully explained. No full lineup, no heavy promotion, no obvious entry point, just fragments of information moving through the right circles at the right time. That’s exactly where Kampala finds itself this week, with a
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08 Apr '26
Massive celebrations have broken out across Iran and Iraq as crowds take to the streets following the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.In Tehran and Baghdad, thousands of people waved flags, chanted slogans, and filled the night with car parades, claiming the ceasefire as a maj
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08 Apr '26
The Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, Dr.Tanga Odoi has said Uganda is currently in its strongest position historically, citing political stability, expanded democratic processes, and socio-economic progress under the National Resistance Movement .Speaking to NRM Members of Parl
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08 Apr '26
A few weeks ago, President Museveni convened a meeting at Masaka State Lodge where he met stakeholders in a bid to understand the extent of truth in claims that the circumstances under which NUP’s Rose Nalubowa’s victory as Masaka City Woman MP was overturned in favor of Nameere Justine, was
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08 Apr '26
Edith passed away at 3:00 am on Wednesday, succumbing to cancer according to the NUPEdith Katende Mufumbiro, wife of detained National Unity Platform deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has passed away, the party has confirmed.Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) announced on Wednes
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07 Apr '26
Police in Kassanda District have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of 61-year-old Pheobe Nalugwa, a resident of Kizibawo Village in Bukuya Sub-county.According to a statement released by Wamala Region Police spokesperson SSP Lameck Kigozi, the deceased had been involv
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07 Apr '26
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essential goods will worsen living standards for ordinary Ugandans.JEEMA said the planned hikes in Pay As You Earn (PAYE), fuel exc
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07 Apr '26
Relatives of Sunday Julius, a 45-year-old headteacher of Gihuranda Primary School in Rukundo Town Council, Kisoro District, are living in fear following his mysterious disappearance in December 2025.Julius’ father, Rwerekana Erasmus, 82, a resident of Bitare Village in Nyabwishenya Sub-c
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07 Apr '26
Uganda has ordered the phase-out and restriction of several widely used agricultural chemicals, citing risks to human health, the environment and the country’s export competitiveness, the agriculture ministry said in a notice to CropLife Uganda and licensed dealers.The Ministry of Agricu
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07 Apr '26
The Commander of the 3 Infantry Division the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Wilberforce Serunkuma, has described Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) as the backbone of the army and urged them to embrace leadership with discipline, responsibility, and commitment.He made