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How Museveni’s Most Trusted Minister Built a Business Empire in the Shadows

How Museveni’s Most Trusted Minister Built a Business Empire in the Shadows

Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, commonly known as Balaam, has been a prominent figure in Uganda's business and political spheres.Born on July 28, 1979, in Mbarara, Uganda, Balaam's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted minister under President Yoweri Museveni is both inspiring an

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Charles Mbire pays Shs 5 million in Taxes per Day  to URA

Charles Mbire pays Shs 5 million in Taxes per Day to URA

Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily in taxes from his MTN Uganda dividends alone.Foll

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UPDF Returns from Somalia: What’s Next?

UPDF Returns from Somalia: What’s Next?

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) recently concluded a post-mission ideological course for Battle Group 40 (BG 40) and United Nations Guard Unit X (UNGU X) at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-CT) in Singo.

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Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

Tayebwa Condemns Journalist Assaults Amid Kawempe North By-Election

The upcoming Kawempe North by-election, set for March 13, 2025, has been overshadowed by alarming incidents of violence against journalists covering the campaign period.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the attacks, raising concerns about their i

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UPDF Arrests Couple with Illegal Firearm at Checkpoint, this is what Unfolded

UPDF Arrests Couple with Illegal Firearm at Checkpoint, this is what Unfolded

On Wednesday, Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel apprehended a couple at the Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District for possessing an illegal firearm. The suspects, Golden Ricky Olanya, 46, from Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, and his w

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Bobi Wine to Erase Odong Otto from Uganda’s Political Map, Dismantling Gen. Paul Lokech’s Legacy as NUP Backs Former NRM’s Charles Ochora for Aruu County MP Seat in 2026

Bobi Wine to Erase Odong Otto from Uganda’s Political Map, Dismantling Gen. Paul Lokech’s Legacy as NUP Backs Former NRM’s Charles Ochora for Aruu County MP Seat in 2026

As the political race for Aruu County’s Member of Parliament seat intensifies, the stakes are higher than ever. With the 2026 elections fast approaching, Charles Ochora, backed by the National Unity Platform (NUP), is gaining momentum, positioning himself as a

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Morning Drama as Angry Citizens Arrest 'Corrupt' Govt Official, Frogmarch Him to the Police Station

Morning Drama as Angry Citizens Arrest 'Corrupt' Govt Official, Frogmarch Him to the Police Station

Members of the Western Ankole Civil Society Forum took matters into their own hands by arresting Bushenyi District Engineer, Barnabas Kiiza Mbonimpa, on allegations of embezzling 339 million Ugandan shillings earmarked for constructing a playground at Kabushaho

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Here Is Why Court Martial Declined To Remand Besigye And Lutale

Here Is Why Court Martial Declined To Remand Besigye And Lutale

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale are currently entangled in a legal and administrative conundrum due to a breakdown in communication between the military court martial and prison authorities.Initially remanded b

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What Museveni's Son Has Told The People Who Are Accusing Paul Kagame Of Causing The War In DRC

What Museveni's Son Has Told The People Who Are Accusing Paul Kagame Of Causing The War In DRC

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, recently made a bold statement on social media, warning those who criticize Rwanda's President Paul Kagame.In a post shared on his X (formerly Twi

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Chaos In The Parliament: Francis Zaake Has Been Pushed Because Of This Statement He Made

Chaos In The Parliament: Francis Zaake Has Been Pushed Because Of This Statement He Made

Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake, has boldly claimed that he is a "sacrifice to the struggle" for political change in Uganda, a sentiment that highlights the extreme personal costs he has endured in his advocacy. In an appearance on Sanyu

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