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UJA demands probe into journalists tortured over police absenteeism story in Mitooma

UJA demands probe into journalists tortured over police absenteeism story in Mitooma

Journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko shows wounds allegedly inflicted by police officers attached to Kashensheero Police Station in Mitooma District. On the right is his medical examination report confirming the woundsMitooma, Uganda — The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has strongly con

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Senior Four Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teacher in Luwero

Senior Four Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teacher in Luwero

Senior Four student of New Life Secondary School in Luwero Town Council has died after allegedly being severely beaten by a teacher, while another student remains admitted to the hospital following the same incident. The deceased has been identified as 16-year-old Nicholas Nakibinge, while the id

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Anti-Corruption Court Resumes UGX3.4 Billion Buyaka Compensation Case

Anti-Corruption Court Resumes UGX3.4 Billion Buyaka Compensation Case

The Anti-Corruption Division resumed hearing the corruption case involving former Permanent Secretary, Geraldine Ssali, and her co-accused. Ssali and five co-accused were charged with the alleged fraudulent payment of 3.4 billion shillings meant for compensation of Buyaka Growers Cooperative Soci

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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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BoU Allays Fears of Cash Withdrawal Caps at Banks

BoU Allays Fears of Cash Withdrawal Caps at Banks

The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motives behind it. ‎The banks have been given the next six months to transition to the new policy adjustment.‎The new mea

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Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Kainerugaba announces SGR contract cancellation, orders PLU protest at Turkish Embassy

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl

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Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

District authorities say unplanned subdivisions and undersized plots are fueling disorderly settlement, as enforcement teams move to curb illegal land transactions and enforce planning laws.MUKONO — Mukono District authorities have intensified a crackdown on real estate companies and vil

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Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

KYANKWANZI — The newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has downplayed simmering tensions involving outspoken activist Frank Gashumba, playfully describing him as a “movie star” and a “dangerous substitute” while hinting at major impending deve

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Salary Increment Promise: Museveni Breaks RDCs’ Hearts (See Details)

Salary Increment Promise: Museveni Breaks RDCs’ Hearts (See Details)

MuseveniKAMPALA, Uganda — For months, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), their deputies and assistants across Uganda had looked forward to what many considered a long-overdue reward: a substantial salary enhancement that government officials and parliamentary committees had publicly

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Morgan Rogers has made feelings clear on joining Man Utd over Arsenal in £100m transfer

Morgan Rogers has made feelings clear on joining Man Utd over Arsenal in £100m transfer

Morgan Rogers has previously made his position on Manchester United abundantly clear by declaring "there is no team bigger". The Aston Villa midfielder is among the most sought-after players this summer. Rogers, 23, has emerged as one of Villa's star performers over the past two years, contributi

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