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Sports

Winnie Nanyondo Storms Sunday’s 1500m Final In Birmingham

Middle distance ace Winnie Nanyondo has qualified for the Sunday’s Commonwealth Games women’s 1500-meter final after winning heat two of the semi-finals. The 2018 Commonwealth bronze medalist produced a great performance to win a highly competitive race that was decided in the

August 5, 2022

Security

Gen. Museveni Appoints New SFC Commander In Latest UPDF Reshuffle

President Museveni in his capacity as the commander in chief of the armed forces has appointed Brig David Mugisha as the new commander of the Special Forces Command, an elite unit of the UPDF charged with guarding the president and members of

August 5, 2022

Business

BILLIONAIRE LIFESTYLE: Exclusive Photos Inside The US$10 Million & 13,000 Sqm Ruparelia Residence

Sudhir Ruparelia is the only Ugandan and East African to make it to Forbes’ list of Africa’s wealthiest men. As one of the most successful residential and commercial property developers in Kampala, Sudhir’s firm, Meera Investments Ltd, has over 300 properties throughout

August 5, 2022

Crime

Fighting Corruption: Parliament Orders Investigation Of IGG Kamya, Min. Kasaija Over Controversial UGX 10.6 Billion Land Compensation

Parliament has recommended the investigation of the former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Beti Kamya and Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija for their role in the shs10.6 billion land compensation. The House chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among

August 5, 2022

Education

Schools Close Early Over High Food Prices

There is fear and anxiety as some of the education institutions across the country propose early closure of this term over rising food prices. We’ve found out that many schools; both private and government-aided, are facing food shortages. The cost of food

August 4, 2022

Health·National News

Museveni Condoles With Mbale Floods Victims, Each Family Receives UGX 5M

President Yoweri Museveni has contributed Shs 5million as condolences for each of the flood victims in Mbale. The money is being delivered by the Minister for the Presidency, Ms. Babirye Milly Babalanda. 23 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that

August 4, 2022

Health

Bugisu Sub-region MPs Want Gov’t to Compensate Mbale Floods Victims Instead of Relocating Them

Members of Parliament from Bugisu region have asked Government to give residents affected by flooding in the Elgon region cash compensation to facilitate their relocation. This call follows the rains and floods which have seen over 20people killed in Mbale City and

August 4, 2022

Security

Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Brig Flavia Byekwaso; The First Female UPDF Spokesperson In The History of Uganda

Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso on Tuesday January 11, 2022, handed over the Office of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson to Lt Col Ronald Kakurungu as the Acting Defence Spokesperson. Brig Gen Byekwaso assumed the office in August 2020, as the

August 4, 2022

National News·Uganda

All You Need To Know About Uganda’s New Succession Law

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 10th April, 2022 assented to the Succession Amendment bill 2022 into law. The bill was first passed by Parliament in March 2021 seeking to ensure equality and equity in the distribution of the deceased estates. The new

August 4, 2022

Health·National News

Big Hearted Habitat For Humanity Donates Over 60 New Houses To Needy Families In Kumi, Mayuge

By Gloria Kembabazi Kumi: Ann Grace Apio, a 64-year-old farmer, from Kadami sub county in Alukat village in Kumi district wondered how she could survive after her husband committed suicide leaving her with five children and an orphaned grandchild to fend for.

August 4, 2022