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Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour

Heavy Security Deployed Ahead of Museveni’s Lira Tour

The visit follows an invitation by Joseph Ocwet, Director General of the External Security Organization, and is expected to draw large crowds from across the region.According to North Kyoga Regional Police Spokesperson SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, joint security teams comprising the Uganda Poli

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Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

Women’s rights groups oppose proposed tax hikes on essential goods

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of women’s rights organizations led by the Forum for Women in Democracy is calling on the government to halt proposed tax increases on essential goods, warning the measures will disproportionately affect low-income citizens.During a press briefing in Ntind

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VIDEO: New Best Hotel Busega faces closure

VIDEO: New Best Hotel Busega faces closure

Government has warned of shutting down New Best Hotel in Busega as part of a wider crackdown on establishments accused of facilitating pornography.Government has moved to shut down New Best Hotel in Busega over alleged involvement in pornography-related activities. Officials warned that to

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Charity Marathon at Kololo to Support Orphans as Gen Muhoozi Marks 52 Years

Charity Marathon at Kololo to Support Orphans as Gen Muhoozi Marks 52 Years

Security agencies have called on Ugandans to take part in a charity marathon at Kololo Independence Grounds, with proceeds aimed at supporting orphans and vulnerable communities as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba celebrates his 52nd birthday.Security agencies have rallied the public to partici

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Luweero Leaders Urge Retired Civil Servants to Join Associations for Better Welfare

Luweero Leaders Urge Retired Civil Servants to Join Associations for Better Welfare

Luweero District leaders are encouraging retired civil servants to join associations to strengthen their collective voice, improve welfare, and address persistent challenges such as delayed pension payments.The Luweero District Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has urged retired government wo

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MORE PAIN: Centenary Bank Freezes Agather Atuhaire’s Account after Her Organization AGORA’s Accounts Were Blocked – Activist Says

MORE PAIN: Centenary Bank Freezes Agather Atuhaire’s Account after Her Organization AGORA’s Accounts Were Blocked – Activist Says

Activist Agather Atuhaire says Centenary Bank has frozen her account after her organization AGORA’s accounts were blocked.AGORA Discourse is a digital public square promoting human rights, public accountability and social justice.The freezing of bank accounts belonging to non-gove

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Surprising number of wins Man Utd need to secure Champions League qualification

Surprising number of wins Man Utd need to secure Champions League qualification

Manchester United are now just three wins away from a return to the Champions League after Chelsea were defeated by Manchester City on Sunday. Michael Carrick's men haven't featured in over three weeks due to the international break and their early FA Cup elimination, but they return to action on

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Uganda Wildlife Authority break silence on chimpanzee war in Kibale national park

Uganda Wildlife Authority break silence on chimpanzee war in Kibale national park

He noted that scientists documented a rare and gradual social split within the group over nearly a decadeUganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has dismissed reports of an ongoing chimpanzee war in Kibale National Park, saying the claims misrepresent a long-running scientific study of one chimpan

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French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

French court to rule on Lafarge funding of Syria jihadists

Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northe

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IGP announces youth recruitment drive for Election security

IGP announces youth recruitment drive for Election security

The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced plans to recruit young citizens and deploy specialized units to ensure security throughout the upcoming electoral process.Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Said Chawul Lom told Eye Radio in an interview on Friday, April 10,

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