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From Contaminated Dams to Clean Taps: St. Catherine Girls School Gets Fresh Water Through Hon. Jeniffer Muheesi’s Initiative

Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Jeniffer Muheesi, in collaboration with Yoshuwa Living Water, a China-based company, has successfully completed a multi-million shilling clean water project for St. Catherine Girls Secondary School and the surrounding community. The project, which replaces contaminated

March 14, 2025

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Justice Lydia Mugambe Convicted Of Modern Slavery Offences

A United Nations judge has been found guilty of forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave in her home in the UK. Lydia Mugambe, 49, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was convicted at Oxford

March 14, 2025

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NUP’s Elias Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North By-Election

Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, has emerged victorious in the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election, securing a landslide win with 17,764 votes. His victory fills the seat left vacant by the passing of former MP Muhammad Ssegirinya. The Electoral

March 14, 2025

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Col Chris Magezi Appointed Interim UPDF Spokesperson

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has designated Colonel Chris Magezi as the Acting Defence Public Information Officer (DDPIO) for a temporary period. His appointment, made by Major General Jack Bakasumba, follows the leave of Major General Felix Kulayigye, who is expected

March 14, 2025

Africa

SADC To Withdraw Troops From DRC As M23 Rebels Gain Ground

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the gradual withdrawal of its military forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating conflict in the eastern region. The decision was reached during an Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State

March 14, 2025

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BMK’s Son Haruna Kalule Goes Into Hiding Over Shs 1.5 Billion Debt

A major financial dispute has erupted within the family of the late businessman BMK, as his son, Haruna Kalule Muwanga, has reportedly gone into hiding over a Shs 1.5 billion debt. The loan, originally borrowed some years ago, has accumulated interest, increasing

March 13, 2025

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Kabaka To Sue Minister Sam Mayanja Over Kaazi Land Title Cancellation

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has instructed his legal team to initiate legal proceedings against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over remarks and actions related to Kaazi land. In a statement issued by Buganda’s Attorney

March 13, 2025

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Bank Of Uganda To Oversee Mortgage Refinance Institutions

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is set to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions following the introduction of the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025. Once enacted, this legislation will provide a framework for licensing and supervising these entities to ensure they operate within established

March 13, 2025

Community

56% of Married Women in Uganda Endure Gender-Based Violence, Report Reveals

KAMPALA, UGANDA – A staggering 56% of married Ugandan women aged 15–39 have experienced gender-based violence (GBV), according to a Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) report released this week, with officials warning that cultural norms and weak legal enforcement perpetuate the crisis.

March 13, 2025

News

Angola To Mediate Peace Talks Between DRC, M23 Rebels

Angola has announced plans to facilitate direct negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group, with talks expected to take place in Luanda soon. This development follows a high-level meeting between Angolan President João Lourenço and

March 13, 2025