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Minister Kabbyanga Tells Journalists 'I Can Put You In' at World Press Freedom Day Event

Minister Kabbyanga Tells Journalists 'I Can Put You In' at World Press Freedom Day Event

Remarks by ICT State Minister Godfrey Kabbyanga at World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Kampala have stirred concern after he warned journalists against “arrogance” and suggested he has the power to detain them, appearing to contradict his own defence of media freedom.The State Mini

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Iranian supertanker 'HUGE' bypasses US blockade with USD 220 million oil cargo, says TankerTrackers

Iranian supertanker 'HUGE' bypasses US blockade with USD 220 million oil cargo, says TankerTrackers

In a post on X, the monitoring firm identified the vessel as "HUGE" and noted that it was last spotted off the coast of Sri Lanka more than a week ago. The tanker is currently reported to be traversing the Lombok Strait of Indonesia, heading towards the Riau Archipelago.https://x.com/Tanke

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Police Fire Tear Gas, Live Bullets as Guild Election Chaos Erupts at IUIU Mbale Campus

Police Fire Tear Gas, Live Bullets as Guild Election Chaos Erupts at IUIU Mbale Campus

Students at the Mbale campus of the Islamic University in Uganda clashed with security forces after disputed delays and technical failures in an online guild election process triggered protests, forcing police to intervene with tear gas and live ammunition.Chaos erupted at the Mbale campus

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Amolatar: 16yo S1 student of Kangai SS fatally stabbed by unknown attacker

Amolatar: 16yo S1 student of Kangai SS fatally stabbed by unknown attacker

16-year-old boy and S1 student at Kangai Secondary School in Amolatar district has tragically lost his life.Odon Keneth was fatally stabbed by an unknown assailant in Abedober village, Arwotcek parish, Amolatar district.According to Onyang Sam, the grandfather of the deceased, Odon

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Sovereignty Bill undermines responses to refugees' welfare, West Nile leaders say

Sovereignty Bill undermines responses to refugees' welfare, West Nile leaders say

Refugee-hosting communities have raised concerns, warning that the newly proposed Protection Sovereignty Bill could frustrate humanitarian responses to the needs of refugees.Leaders in the area say Uganda's larger sections rely on external support, especially in matters related to the welf

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PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

PHILIP KARUGABA: Why The Sovereignty Bill Must Be Withdrawn

There is an unwritten rule, supported by parliamentary precedent, that where substantial amendments are made to a Bill, that Bill must be withdrawn, redrafted, re-gazetted and reintroduced to Parliament at first reading.The rationale for this rule is that the Bill is no longer that which w

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Devon Petroleum enter Uganda’s competitive fuel market with expansion plans and retail push

Devon Petroleum enter Uganda’s competitive fuel market with expansion plans and retail push

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positioning itself to compete in an increasingly crowded market where oil marketers are racing to expand retail networks, strengthen cust

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Cocoland Farm Resort Unveiled: Kawempe South MP Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Launches Transformative Agro-Tourism Project in Buikwe

Cocoland Farm Resort Unveiled: Kawempe South MP Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Launches Transformative Agro-Tourism Project in Buikwe

Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira officially unveils Cocoland Farm Resort during the grand launch ceremony in Buikwe District.In a vibrant celebration of innovation, investment, and community transformation, Hajji Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, Member of Parliament for Kawempe South, officially unve

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Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament

Alebtong WMP-elect Dr Lakisa Mercy: Speaker Among is the right one for the 12th Parliament

Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remarkable strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to unity,” one MP says.Over 300 Members of Parliament from across the count

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LIST: Names of 400 A-level Schools Whose Students Got Government Scholarships Under National Merit Scheme for 2026-2027 Academic Year

LIST: Names of 400 A-level Schools Whose Students Got Government Scholarships Under National Merit Scheme for 2026-2027 Academic Year

First, government offers 4,000 scholarships for students joining the public universities of Makerere, Kyambogo, Mountains of the Moon, Kabale, Mbarara, Gulu, Muni, Soroti, and Lira.The government sponsorship is divided into several categories. The National Merit Scheme (Direct Entry Admiss

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