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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

KAMPALA, Uganda — As armed soldiers escorted opposition leader Erias Lukwago away from his home on Monday morning, his wife stood amid the confusion, anger and disbelief of a family suddenly thrust into the center of Uganda’s latest political storm.For Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, the arre

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IGG BITES: How Mityana HR Boss Allegedly Exploited Payroll Loopholes to Siphon UGX 75.5 Million

IGG BITES: How Mityana HR Boss Allegedly Exploited Payroll Loopholes to Siphon UGX 75.5 Million

In a stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities plaguing local government administration, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has arrested Mr. Mukiibi Hussein, the Principal Human Resource Officer of Mityana District Local Government.Mukiibi is accused of masterminding a sophisticated

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Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl

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Marcah's response when MC Kats asked her why she stuck with him despite HIV disclosure

Marcah's response when MC Kats asked her why she stuck with him despite HIV disclosure

Marcah says she stood by MC Kats after he disclosed his HIV status because losing a sick friend taught her the cost of emotional absence.MC Kats hosted Marcah on his podcast to reflect on their friendship.Marcah said she stood by Kats because she had once failed to be there for a si

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Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Muhoozi Orders Lukwago’s Release, Mobilises Supporters for Turkish Embassy Protest

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday announced that opposition politician Erias Lukwago would be released from detention while calling on supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to demonstrate at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala later this week.Lukwa

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Salary Increment Promise: Museveni Breaks RDCs’ Hearts (See Details)

Salary Increment Promise: Museveni Breaks RDCs’ Hearts (See Details)

MuseveniKAMPALA, Uganda — For months, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), their deputies and assistants across Uganda had looked forward to what many considered a long-overdue reward: a substantial salary enhancement that government officials and parliamentary committees had publicly

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Robbery suspect sentenced to 17 years

Robbery suspect sentenced to 17 years

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated robbery.The High Court at Kasese presided over by Justice Lawrence Tweyanze heard that on October 26, 2025, in Kathoma Village, Buhuhira Sub-county in Kasese District, the convict, Wil

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Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion

Man Utd can offload five players to AC Milan and give Ruben Amorim dream reunion

Ruben Amorim is set to land a new job in Italy (Image: Getty)Manchester United reject Ruben Amorim is set for a return to management, with the Portuguese tactician about to take over at AC Milan. It comes after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford, where United recorded their lowest-ever Pre

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Côte d’Ivoire Break Ecuador Resistance in Final Minute

Côte d’Ivoire Break Ecuador Resistance in Final Minute

Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire opened their FIFA World Cup Group E campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.The Manchester United winger, who started on the bench, came on to deliver the decisive moment in a tense and entertaining contest. Amad guided

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