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KIU Defends Controversial Mbarara Land Acquisition

KIU Defends Controversial Mbarara Land Acquisition

Part of the ongoing KIU heart&cancer institute construction project that extends to the said landKampala International University says it lawfully acquired land on Kamukuzi Hill in Mbarara for a proposed regional heart and cancer institute, rejecting

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Besigye’s Lawyer Lukwago Denied Bail

Besigye’s Lawyer Lukwago Denied Bail

The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court denied bail to former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The Chief Magistrate, Sarah Basemera, ruled that Lukwago is likely to interfere with the investigations because he is influential in society. The Court has also ruled that Lukwago faces a charge that attr

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State Lists Seven Grounds Against Erias Lukwago Bail Application

State Lists Seven Grounds Against Erias Lukwago Bail Application

The State has asked Makindye Chief Magistrates’ Court to reject former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago’s bail application.In its reply to the application, the prosecution raised at least seven grounds it says court should consider before deciding whether to release him.Lukwago,

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Prince Nakibinge Calls for Meeting With Museveni Over Human Rights Concerns

Prince Nakibinge Calls for Meeting With Museveni Over Human Rights Concerns

The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has urged religious and cultural leaders to seek direct talks with President Museveni over what he described as growing human rights concerns, political tensions and challenges within the justice system.The titular head of Mus

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Lukwago Stable in Murchison Bay Prison Sick Bay, Says Prisons

Lukwago Stable in Murchison Bay Prison Sick Bay, Says Prisons

The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Erias Lukwago is being held in the sick bay at Murchison Bay Prison, where officials say he is in stable condition and receiving medical monitoring.Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine said Lukwago was ad

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Don’t Gamble With Lukwago’s Life!” Lawyers Battle For Bail As Court Defers Hearing

Don’t Gamble With Lukwago’s Life!” Lawyers Battle For Bail As Court Defers Hearing

Lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been remanded to Luzira (Murchison Bay) Prison after appearing before court on charges of misprision of treason.His lawyers were led by Medard Ssegona Lubega. The others include Proscovia Kinihira, Samuel Muyizzi, Muhammed Nsereko, Mat

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UNITE Kabale Campus seeks UGX 5.6 BN to Remove Hazardous Asbestos Roofs

UNITE Kabale Campus seeks UGX 5.6 BN to Remove Hazardous Asbestos Roofs

The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education Kabale Campus needs 5.6 billion shillings to remove and replace asbestos roofing on staff and students’ hostels. The Campus Dean, Annet Komunda, told URN that NTC Kabale is scheduled to be officially handed over to UNITE on Thursday, June 18,

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Panga-wielding thugs attack businesswoman at her home, hack her to death, flee with Shs17.5 million

Panga-wielding thugs attack businesswoman at her home, hack her to death, flee with Shs17.5 million

A 32-year-old businesswoman in Kakumiro District has been killed in a violent home invasion in which armed attackers also stole millions of shillings.The deceased, identified as Alice Natukunda, was attacked on Saturday night at her home in Kisiita East Cell.According to preliminary

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Govt Stakes Shs5 Trillion on Health Sector But Medical Interns Left At Sea

Govt Stakes Shs5 Trillion on Health Sector But Medical Interns Left At Sea

Uganda has allocated Shs5.23 trillion to the health sector in FY 2026/27 to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce donor dependence, but the omission of Shs28 billion for medical interns has sparked concern over training gaps and staffing pressures in public hospitals.The government has

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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