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Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not

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Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

The Judiciary of Uganda has officially begun its annual court 

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NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

Uganda's new National IDs incorporate cutting-edge features including QR codes and 2D barcodes to strengthen verification processes and protect your identity.KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority

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100,000 Ugandans Can Now Pick Up Their New National IDs — NIRA Confirms

100,000 Ugandans Can Now Pick Up Their New National IDs — NIRA Confirms

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the rollout of upgraded national identity cards for Ugandans who applied for renewals, with over 100,000 cards already printed and dispatched to districts across the country.Speak

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Meet Obote Chief Bodyguard Who Returned Home With USD 100 After 50yrs In Exile Over Idi Amin

Meet Obote Chief Bodyguard Who Returned Home With USD 100 After 50yrs In Exile Over Idi Amin

Vincent Obodo, the former chief bodyguard of Dr. Apollo Milton Obote, returned to Uganda after spending more than 50 years in exile. Obodo, now 81, left Uganda in January 1971 when General Idi 

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Gov’t Finally Stops NGO Registration Requirement for Balokole Churches

Gov’t Finally Stops NGO Registration Requirement for Balokole Churches

There is excitement among Born-Again Christians across the country after the government officially stopped requiring their churches to register as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).In a letter dated July 9, 2025, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka repo

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Spare Me from This Rubbish —Rwashande Explodes After Being Grouped with Old Generals Eyeing MP Seat

Spare Me from This Rubbish —Rwashande Explodes After Being Grouped with Old Generals Eyeing MP Seat

Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has reacted furiously after being listed among elderly National Resistance Movement (NRM) politicians seeking parliamentary seats. The backlash came after renowned Ugandan cartoonist and columnist Jim Spire Ssentongo

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"For 10 Years, Kalungu Had a Silent MP—But I Became the Voice of My People" – Hon. Joseph Ssewungu

"For 10 Years, Kalungu Had a Silent MP—But I Became the Voice of My People" – Hon. Joseph Ssewungu

Ugandan politicians from different parties shared their thoughts on voter behaviour during a discussion on NTV Uganda’s morning programme.The conversation focused on why people vote the way they do and the challenges facing political leadership.J

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Man Utd to land financial boost as 'bargain' they let slip set for £55m transfer

Man Utd to land financial boost as 'bargain' they let slip set for £55m transfer

Manchester United have only made one signing so far this summer with a deal for Bryan Mbeumo not yet done but the Red Devils are set to land a financial boost from another dealAnthony Elanga is closing in on a transfer to NewcastleManchester Unit

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Old Age’s Illness Which Is Why Your M7 is Past His Sale-by Date: Makerere’s Yusuf Sserunkuma Tells Off NRM Sycophants

Old Age’s Illness Which Is Why Your M7 is Past His Sale-by Date: Makerere’s Yusuf Sserunkuma Tells Off NRM Sycophants

Provocative as always, renowned political theorist and newspaper columnist Yusuf Sserunkuma has once again challenged Gen Museveni’s supporters to become more realistic and alive to the fact that their man is old and not growing any younger or more energetic a

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