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Museveni orders probe into Shs231b veterans' token of appreciation

Museveni orders probe into Shs231b veterans' token of appreciation

President MuseveniPresident Museveni ordered a comprehensive investigation into the management and distribution of Shs231 billion earmarked as Akasiimo (ex-gratia gratuity) for military veterans.Speaking from State Lodge Nakasero during the Heroes’ Day celebrations, Mr Museveni sa

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Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day

Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day

Jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has gone back to the High Court with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, this time to stop their treason trial completely.They say the case is unfair because of how they were arrested and because of repeated public threats made by Chief of Defence F

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Calls of ‘Set Anita Free’ Start One Month After Security Raids

Calls of ‘Set Anita Free’ Start One Month After Security Raids

Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention fro

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How improperly registered SIM cards landed Ugandans in prison

How improperly registered SIM cards landed Ugandans in prison

Kampala court has begun sentencing SIM card agents who illegally register mobile lines after investigations linked some of the fraudulently registered SIM cards to scams, radio frequency interference and aggravated robbery.A court in Kampala has started handing down sentences to SIM card a

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Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

Violent crimes continue to unsettle Ugandans

The killing of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo by a mob in Kira in Kampala on Friday has renewed concerns about public safety and the growing incidence of mob justice amid reports of murder, robbery and theft in different parts of the country.Gongodyo, 27, was allegedly attacked by an

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Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police Arrest Driver Over Dangerous Bottle Transportation

Traffic Police have arrested a driver accused of transporting used plastic bottles in a manner deemed dangerous to other road users, despite claims by some members of the public that the load was too light to constitute an offence.In a statement, Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananur

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Former Minister Evelyn Anite turns focus to personal fitness after cabinet snub

Former Minister Evelyn Anite turns focus to personal fitness after cabinet snub

Former minister Evelyn Anite has responded to rumours about her Cabinet exit by sharing fitness-focused and light-hearted social media posts while preparing for a new advisory role.Former State Minister for Investment and Privatisation Evelyn Anite has brushed aside speculation about her w

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Catholic bishop shot dead

Catholic bishop shot dead

Catholic bishop serving in central Mozambique has been shot dead at his residence under mysterious circumstances, according to authorities and church officials.Bishop Osorio Citora Afonso, 54, was found dead on Saturday after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest at his home in Quelimane

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Karuma-Pakwach Highway: How to avoid encounter with elephants

Karuma-Pakwach Highway: How to avoid encounter with elephants

Day and night travel on the Karuma-Olwiyo-Pakwach highway can be smooth, but drivers must exercise caution while navigating Murchison Falls National Park.The 107-kilometer stretch from Karuma to Pakwach tempts motorists to speed, yet the park is home to giants like elephants that roam in b

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WE’RE TIRED OF WAITING! Residents Storm Streets Over Road Promised by President Museveni 20 Years Ago

WE’RE TIRED OF WAITING! Residents Storm Streets Over Road Promised by President Museveni 20 Years Ago

KANUNGU — Residents of Buhoma Town Council in Kanungu District erupted in rare public fury on Friday, 6th June, pouring onto the streets to demand action on the long‑awaited Hamurwa–Kerere–Kanungu (47 km) and Kanyantorogo–Butogota–Ruhija (32 km) road projects.The demonstrations

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