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19 Apr '26
Northern Bypass works have been partially completed and temporarily paused to ease traffic ahead of the presidential swearing-in ceremony.Works on the Kampala Northern Bypass will be temporarily paused ahead of the presidential swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12, 2026, the Ministry
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19 Apr '26
The just-ended NRM MPs Kyankwanzi retreat was infiltrated by more than 50 undercover political operatives and IOs whose duty it was to help gather intrusive personal information about the targeted new MPs’ suitability for inclusion in Cabinet.The information gathered is meant to guide th
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18 Apr '26
Retired Gen. David Sejusa warns that Africa’s lack of space technology leaves the continent vulnerable, urging leaders to prioritize strategic power over rhetoric.KAMPALA, Uganda — Retired Gen. David Sejusa is warning African leaders to prioritize technological power over “peace rhet
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18 Apr '26
KAMPALA, Uganda – A breakdown of Uganda’s mining law, from prospecting to extraction, shows that mineral development follows a structured licensing sequence, a senior legal officer said.Loyola Rwabose Karobwa, a senior legal officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, ou
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18 Apr '26
Phaneroo Ministries International has dismissed social media reports alleging it is embroiled in a land dispute with the Uganda Heart Institute, labeling the claims as false, misleading, and based on a misrepresentation of facts.In a statement issued on April 16, 2026, the ministry respond
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16 Apr '26
KYKAWANZI, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has rejected a proposal from ruling party lawmakers seeking a formal role in recommending appointees for positions including permanent secretaries, resident district commissioners and chief administrative officers.The proposal, part of draft
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15 Apr '26
All isn’t well at the Matuga-based DEI Pharma, a multi-billion pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise based at Matugga along Kampala-Bombo Road.The company, which is meant to manufacture pharmaceutical products for both the local market and for export purposes, has about 100 employees.
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15 Apr '26
The long-running dispute between MTN and former Deputy Inspector General of Police Julius Odwe has taken another turn, after the court declined Odwe’s request to throw out an appeal lodged by the telecom company.The case dates back to 2012, when MTN rolled out a project to extend network
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14 Apr '26
President William Ruto has brushed aside his political rivals, asserting that no opposition leader possesses the necessary qualifications to challenge him in the 2027 general election. During a development tour of Nyamira County, the president argued that his opponents lack the political influenc
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14 Apr '26
Luweero District leaders are encouraging retired civil servants to join associations to strengthen their collective voice, improve welfare, and address persistent challenges such as delayed pension payments.The Luweero District Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has urged retired government wo