UPDF engineer takes own life
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer serving with the UPDF Engineering Brigade committed suicide at Nakirebe, located between Wakiso and Mpigi districts.The incident occurred around 2 PM on Wednesday
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10 Dead, 22 Injured in Kyenjojo Taxi Collision
A deadly accident in Kyenjojo district has resulted in the loss of 10 lives and left 22 others injured. The crash occurred at Ngezi Trading Centre when two taxis collided around 8:30 pm on Wednesday. One taxi, with the registration number UBR 800S, was traveling
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Hassan Mubiru: Alien Skin beat up my son and claimed it was mistaken identity
Local events organizer Hassan Mubiru has narrated how singer Alien Skin, together with his gang, roughed up his son Salim Mubiru and robbed him of his money and iPhone 15 Pro in September.Alien Skin is currently i
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US Steps In With Major Demand in Besigye's Abduction
The United States has voiced significant concern over the alleged abduction of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, demanding clarity and adherence to legal procedures in the ongoing matter. Reports indicate that Besigye was allegedly taken from Kenya to Uganda unde
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How CoU, Archbishop of Canterbury fell out
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, was loved and scorned in equal measure. While some admired him for taking a stand on allowing the clergy to bless same-sex relations, some conservative Anglican churches around the world detested him for backing the move, terming it as an u
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Uganda faces setback in Aids fight with 38,000 new HIV cases in 2023
The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has raised concerns about the high number of new HIV infections registered in the country annually, which may hinder Uganda’s goal to end Aids by 2030. Dr Vincent Bagambe, the director of planning and strategic information at UAC, said although new infe
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Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow
President Joe Biden heads to South America this week for a curtain call with global leaders after over 50 years in U.S. politics, but the man he tried and failed to keep from returning to power is likely to be the focus of many meetings: incoming President Donald Trump. Biden will hold
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Mbarara councillors, deputy RDC clash over qualifications
Mbarara District councillors are demanding the removal of Deputy Resident Commissioner Simon Peter Kaswabuli due to alleged insults about their qualifications. During a council meeting held at the district council hall in Kamukuzi, Mbarara City, on Wednesday, councillors overwhelmingly v
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Trump in phone call advises Putin not to escalate in Ukraine
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters on Sunday, as President Joe Biden plans to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv. Trump and Putin spoke in recent d
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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate