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New board takes over at Uganda Railways amid decay and land grabbing concerns

New board takes over at Uganda Railways amid decay and land grabbing concerns

Former Energy Minister Daudi Migereko takes over as chairman of the Uganda Railways Corp. board, facing the challenge of reviving a national asset plagued by decades of decay and land grabbing.KAMPALA, Uganda — Former Energy Minister Daudi Migereko has taken over as chairman of the Ugand

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Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Gold and coffee exports hit record highs amid global donor funding cuts

Uganda reports a record $6.5 billion in coffee and gold export earnings for 2025, providing a vital economic boost as the country faces significant cuts in global donor funding.Uganda's coffee exports soared 38% in October 2025, reaching $185.56 million, driven by robust Robusta and Arabic

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My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

My Life Is in Danger, Says Dismissed Prisons Officer Lawrence Ampe

Former Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) officer Lawrence Ampe, who was dismissed from service earlier this week, has expressed fear for his personal safety, claiming that his life is at risk following his removal from the force.Ampe was dismissed for engaging in partisan politics after using h

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Medical councils urged to handle malpractice complaints before criminal cases

Medical councils urged to handle malpractice complaints before criminal cases

Dr. Francis Luigi Adwok, Advocate and Head of the Immunity Lifting Committee at the South Sudan Bar Association, speaking during the South Sudan Doctors’ Union symposium at Juba Teaching Hospital.A senior legal expert has called on medical councils and professional bodies to take the lea

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Medical councils urged to handle malpractice complaints before criminal cases

Medical councils urged to handle malpractice complaints before criminal cases

Dr. Francis Luigi Adwok, Advocate and Head of the Immunity Lifting Committee at the South Sudan Bar Association, speaking during the South Sudan Doctors’ Union symposium at Juba Teaching Hospital.A senior legal expert has called on medical councils and professional bodies to take the lea

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Dismissed Prisons Officer Joins Bobi Wine on Campaign Trail

Dismissed Prisons Officer Joins Bobi Wine on Campaign Trail

Barely a day after his dismissal from the Uganda Prisons Service, former prisons officer Lawrence Ampe has announced that he will join the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on the campaign trail.Bobi W

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Gov’t: Dr. Kizza Besigye Will Not Be Released Until Trial is Concluded

Gov’t: Dr. Kizza Besigye Will Not Be Released Until Trial is Concluded

The Government of Uganda has said detained opposition figure Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye will not be released until his treason trial is concluded, insisting that due process must take its course.The position was communicated on Thursday during a press briefing in Rukungiri District by the Depu

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Uganda Prisons Officer Dismissed Over Support for Bobi Wine Remains Defiant.

Uganda Prisons Officer Dismissed Over Support for Bobi Wine Remains Defiant.

A Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from service over his public support for opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.Ampe’s dismissal follows a series of soci

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Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol.

Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol.

Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised

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Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol

Bobi Wine: Stay Away from Smoking and Alcohol

Singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine has encouraged young people in Soroti, especially the “foot soldiers” who support political activities, to stay sober and protect their future.While addressing his political party, National Unity Platform (NUP) allies (Foot soljas), Bobi Wine advised

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