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Mystery Surrounds Abubakar Lawalhe Death Of Vipers SC Footballer Abubakar Lawal After Fall From Shopping Arcade Balcony

A cloud of mystery surrounds the tragic death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who played for Vipers Sports Club, after he allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kajjansi earlier today. According to police reports, Lawal arrived at

February 25, 2025

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Makerere University Ordered To Pay Shs 340M In Graduation Gown Dispute

Makerere University has been directed by the Uganda Commercial Court to compensate Team Uniform Limited after breaching a contract related to the supply of official graduation gowns. The university’s failure to honor its obligations resulted in financial losses for the company, prompting

February 25, 2025

National News

Trespass: UETCL Ordered To Pay 200M For Illegally Installing High Voltage Power Lines In Private Land

The High Court has ruled against the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) for unlawfully installing high-voltage power lines over private land without compensating the owner. The court directed the company to pay Shs 200 million in damages and an additional Shs

February 25, 2025

Security

Maj Gen Felix Busizoori Sounds Alarm On Fraudsters Targeting Soldiers’ Funds

In a recent address at the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference held at the 4th Air Force Wing in Gulu, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, warned of the increasing threat posed by fraudsters preying

February 25, 2025

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Ssemakadde

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde after he failed to appear in court for the second time. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi issued the order on Monday, February

February 24, 2025

Crime

Businessman,Cairo Bank Staff Jailed Over UGX200M Loan Fraud

A businessman and a former Cairo Bank credit officer have been sentenced to four years in prison and fined Shs 100 million each for their roles in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded Cairo Bank of Shs 200 million. The Buganda Road Court

February 24, 2025

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Parliament Presses MUK Bosses For Failing To Appoint Substantive Deputy VC For Finance

The leadership of Makerere University has come under parliamentary scrutiny over the prolonged vacancy in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide an

February 24, 2025

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Ex-DRC President Kabila Blames Tshisekedi Of Governance Failures Amid Escalating Eastern DRC Crisis

Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has blamed President Félix Tshisekedi for the worsening crisis in the country, arguing that poor governance and political mismanagement have contributed significantly to the ongoing conflict in the east. In a

February 24, 2025

Big Story·Politics

2026 Updates: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Leads Kazo District Opinion Polls as Voters Express Strong Support

Kazo District, Uganda — As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, Hon. Jennifer Abaho Muheesi has emerged as the frontrunner in opinion polls conducted across Kazo District. In a recent survey, conducted by a team visiting within the district, Muheesi has garnered

February 24, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects US Sanctions On General Kabarebe Over Alleged Support For M23 Rebels

The Rwandan government has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on its Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, over alleged involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions

February 22, 2025