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Uganda to launch nationwide road and rail overhaul in 2026

Uganda to launch nationwide road and rail overhaul in 2026

Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport unveils a major 2026 infrastructure plan featuring road rehabilitations, railway upgrades, and water transport projects.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled a massive infrastructure plan for 2026, targeting the reha

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Security Forces Recover Guns, Arrest Suspects in Kaabong Operations

Security Forces Recover Guns, Arrest Suspects in Kaabong Operations

Joint security forces in Kaabong District have recovered two guns and arrested suspects in separate operations, dealing a blow to criminal activity in the area. The first operation, conducted on January 28 in Losera Village, Kamion Sub-county, led to the recovery of an SMG rifle with 15 rounds of

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Museveni Pushes Alternative Justice Systems as Judiciary Faces Backlog

Museveni Pushes Alternative Justice Systems as Judiciary Faces Backlog

President Yoweri Museveni has urged judicial officers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms as a way of addressing Uganda’s long-standing case backlog. Museveni said judges must actively manage cases and guide litigants towards appropriate resolution mechanisms, noting t

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Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

MTN Mobile Money Uganda has announced a major leadership transition, with Chief Finance Officer Sarah Bateta Okwi appointed Acting Managing Director and CEO, following the decision by Richard Yego to step down from his role.According to official communication from the company, Yego will ex

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Total Chaos as Two NUP Dudes Fight for KCCA Speakership Job

Total Chaos as Two NUP Dudes Fight for KCCA Speakership Job

Intense lobbying has commenced from within the NUP with different Lord Councilor-elects beginning to position themselves for lucrative jobs at City Hall. One of the jobs that has attracted extreme keenness is that of Authority Speaker, whose outgoing occupant is Zahara Luyulika Maala. She is join

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Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students, parents protest proposed renaming of Busoga University

Students and parents of Busoga University have protested a proposed name change, warning it threatens the institution’s identity and could affect graduates’ academic transcripts.One of the Main Buildings at the defunct Busoga University which is set to resume operations this year (Phot

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Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

Africa Catholic body urges govt to free Masaka priest

A continental network of Catholic scholars, leaders, and advocates of pastoral ministry and church studies has asked the government to immediately release detained Masaka priest, the Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira. The pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) in a statement on Sa

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BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

BIG STORY: Magistrate Declares Nameere Masaka City MP After Controversial Vote Recount

National Resistance Movement’s Justice Nameere also a daughter to former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has been declared the winner of the Masaka City Women MP rate after a controversial vote recount handled by Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe.The three-day vote recount exercise

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Beloved singer dies aged 26 after fatal snake bite as heartbroken friend pays tribute

Beloved singer dies aged 26 after fatal snake bite as heartbroken friend pays tribute

Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene has tragically died aged 26 after a fatal snake bite. Following the news of her death, there has been an outpour of tributes from her heartbroken fans and loved ones. The star who rose to fame after performing on the local version of The Voice was in the capital,

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Brazilian-Style Breakup: Why West Ham and Lucas Paquetá Parted as Enemies

Brazilian-Style Breakup: Why West Ham and Lucas Paquetá Parted as Enemies

The long-running saga surrounding the Brazilian playmaker’s transfer to Flamengo ended not with warm words, but with a cold, pointed statement from West Ham United. Notably, the club stopped short of thanking Lucas Paquetá himself. Instead, the London side expressed gratitude to staff and supp

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