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23 Jun '26
heated political debate has erupted in Uganda after Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba claimed he could influence or appoint whoever he wants as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, saying he only needs approval from “Mzee,” widely understood to mean President Yoweri Museveni.
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23 Jun '26
public speeches, President Museveni likes using statistics to persuade and sway even sceptics about the economic dividends of accelerated investments in infrastructure. Whether it is railways, roads or hydro-dams, Mr Museveni specifies an expected drop in haulage costs, the internal rate of retu
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22 Jun '26
Vivo Energy's acquisition of a 50% stake in KFC Uganda triggered a tax dispute with URAThe Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has cancelled a Shs 4.24 billion tax assessment imposed on Kuku Foods Uganda, the company behind the KFC franchise in Uganda, following changes in the fast-food firm’s ow
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22 Jun '26
Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda. Kampala Metropolitan Police have recorded three high-profile kidnappings over the past two m
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22 Jun '26
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kayunga, John Magezi, has cautioned Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons against engaging in or endorsing fraudulent land transactions, warning that the practice of issuing conflicting signatures on land agreements is fuelling escalating land dis
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22 Jun '26
On Monday, June 22, 2026, reports emerged that Tabz had been dropped at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS). A photo later circulated online showing him in handcuffs.A photo showing handcuffed activist and NUP photographer Ninye Tabz has sparked fresh confusion over his whereabouts, days
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21 Jun '26
The fight, held at the Sarit Expo Centre on June 20, 2026, ended in the second round after the referee stopped the contest following sustained pressure from Shakib.Ugandan businessman and socialite Shakib Cham Lutaaya delivered a dominant performance on Saturday night, knocking out Kenyan
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21 Jun '26
The ill-fated truck involved in the crash that killed five people and left others injured along the Masaka–Kyotera–Mutukula Highway on June 18, 2026. Photo by Malik Fahad Jjingo.Five people were killed and nine others injured on Thursday when a speeding fuel tanker rammed into a commut
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20 Jun '26
Kampala: Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Ms Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, could receive a major boost in her ongoing legal troubles following reports that President Yoweri Museveni has directed intelligence agencies to undertake a fresh review of the ci
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20 Jun '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — Drama unfolded in Kampala after a property dispute between former lovers escalated into chaos, with reports alleging that armed police officers fired live bullets to disperse a crowd during the confrontation.The incident reportedly occurred at the residence of businessm