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28 Mar '25
enyan President William Ruto has dispatched the former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga to South Sudan after consultation with the Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni and the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali.Rai
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28 Mar '25
A storm is brewing over the true cost of buying out Umeme Limited, Uganda’s electricity distributor, as discrepancies in the numbers come to light.The Auditor Genera, Edward Akol has advised the government to pa
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18 Mar '25
Kigali/Brussels – March 18, 2025 – Rwanda and Belgium have officially severed diplomatic relations, marking a major escalation in their already tense relationship over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement issued today, the Government of Rwanda a
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18 Mar '25
Isaac Ssemakadde, once a fearless voice in Uganda’s legal landscape, now faces a bleak future. Found guilty of contempt of court by Justice Musa Ssekaana, Ssemakadde’s fate hangs in the balance.Sentenced to tw
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14 Mar '25
A group of National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs, led by Buyaga West MP Barnabas Tinkasimire, has sparked nationwide debate after calling for the abolition of elections to allow President Yoweri Museveni to rule for life as he has a maximum of 10 years.
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12 Mar '25
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
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12 Mar '25
Several Ugandan ministers have amassed significant wealth, allowing them to own multi-million dollar homes abroad. These luxurious properties reflect their status and success, often sparking public interest and scrutiny.One notable example is Captain George Mike Mukula, the National Resist
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12 Mar '25
City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi
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11 Mar '25
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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09 Mar '25
In Uganda’s politics, the journey from honor to hardship can be as swift as the blink of an eye. One day, a Member of Parliament enjoys the title of “Honorable,” the next, they are struggling to afford medical care.