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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

$200m Namibia-UPDF Radio Deal: Why Gen Muhoozi Ordered Col Ssemakula Arrest

Details have emerged about the circumstances under which the chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Colonel Peter Ssemakula was arrested and detained by military authorities.

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Martin Nsubuga Refuses To Vacate URBRA Office After Failing to Use Court To Get Back his CEO Position

Martin Nsubuga Refuses To Vacate URBRA Office After Failing to Use Court To Get Back his CEO Position

Parliament and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) have been petitioned to inquire into circumstances under which the disgraced Martin Nsubuga has continued to physically occupy public office at Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) 6

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Sheebah Karungi shares her journey as a new mom and encourages fathers to be present

Sheebah Karungi shares her journey as a new mom and encourages fathers to be present

Sheebah Karungi took to social media over the weekend to celebrate her newborn baby, Amir, turning two months old and narrating her labor journey.In a video post, Sheebah opened up about how motherhood has transformed her life and deepened her appreciation for mothers everywhere.

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MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to seek compensation from Kenya following the burning of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill on June 25, 2024.The MPs claimed that Ugand

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Ex-Minister’s Wife Killed in Road Accident Involving Policeman

Ex-Minister’s Wife Killed in Road Accident Involving Policeman

Florence Taaka, a prominent NRM mobilizer and model farmer in Busia District, has died in a tragic road accident involving a police officer.Taaka, known for her significant contributions to poultry, cattle, and co

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"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

"Rubbish" Winnie Byanyima Sharply Fires Back at Claims Her Husband Besigye is Not a Civilian

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Uganda’s veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has responded to recent claims that her husband is not a civilian.The statement came after X user Captain Dr. Ashrap Rubangura s

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Parliament Rejects UPDF's UGX 138 Billion to Monitor 2026 Elections

Parliament Rejects UPDF's UGX 138 Billion to Monitor 2026 Elections

Parliament has rejected a request by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to allocate UGX 138 billion for monitoring the 2026 general elections.Lawmakers argued that election monitoring falls under the mandat

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Policeman Kills Ex-Minister’s Wife in Tragic Road Accident in Kampala

Policeman Kills Ex-Minister’s Wife in Tragic Road Accident in Kampala

Police in Kampala are investigating an incident where a traffic police officer knocked dead Florence Taka, the wife of former Minister for State for East African Affairs, Julius Maganda. The tragic accident occurred on Sunday evening.

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NUP Electoral Committee Confirms Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola's Candidacy for Kawempe North MP Seat

NUP Electoral Committee Confirms Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola's Candidacy for Kawempe North MP Seat

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee has officially confirmed the credentials of renowned lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, clearing the way for him to contest the vacant Kawempe North MP seat.

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