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Security Frees Nyanzi As 40 Teso NUP Elders Are Arrested

Security operatives have released National Unity Platform (NUP) head of mobilization, Fred Nyanzi, after four days of incommunicado detention. His release follows claims by NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, that military operatives abducted over 40 elderly party members

February 22, 2025

Security

East African Military Chiefs Call for Immediate Ceasefire In Eastern DRC

Military leaders from East African Community (EAC) member states convened in Nairobi on Friday to address the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The high-level discussions followed a directive from the recent EAC-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads

February 22, 2025

Big Story

Parliament Grants 9.5 Bn In Tax Waivers To Selected Investors

Parliament has approved tax waivers amounting to over Shs9.5 billion for various local investors in the 2024/2025 financial year. This follows the adoption of a report by the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, which assessed applications from institutions facing financial

February 22, 2025

Entertainment

Singer Bebe Cool Embraces Mellow Afrobeats In New Single “Motivation

If there’s a rollout that has shaped the future of local music releases, it’s definitely Bebe Cool’s. He is set to release his highly anticipated album, Break the Chains, later this year and has already dropped two singles from it: Circumference, which

February 21, 2025

Big Story

Gov’t Seeks UGX 697 Billion Loan To Fund Umeme Buyout Ahead Of Concession Expiry

The Ugandan government has formally requested parliamentary approval to borrow $190.9 million (UGX 697.8 billion) from Stanbic Bank to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor. The proposal was presented to Parliament on February 18, 2025, by Henry

February 19, 2025

Health

Marie Stopes Uganda Unveils New Flame Condoms To Promote Safe Sex

In a bid to encourage condom use and curb the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Marie Stopes Uganda has introduced Flame, a new condom brand, to its expanding portfolio of sexual and reproductive health products. The launch, which took place on

February 19, 2025

News

Court Sends Ingrid Turinawe, KCCA Deputy Lord Mayor & Others To Remand Over Protest

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has ordered the remand of five women on allegations of being a common nuisance. Among those remanded are Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, political activist Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, Shadiya Namubiru, and Phionah Kabayinza.

February 19, 2025

National News

Dr Besigye To Appear In court After Public Uproar

Dr Kiiza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 following intense public pressure. The continued detention and health condition of Besigye was a centre of debate during the plenary on 18 February 2025. Besigye and Hajji Obeid

February 19, 2025

Big Story

Lango Region’s Top Fish Farmer Appeals to President Museveni for Fish Farming Reforms

Ms. Fiona Acayo, CEO of Dewilos Fish Farm and the 2023 Farmer of the Year Award winner for the Mid-Lango region, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to implement critical reforms in Uganda’s fish farming sector. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony

February 17, 2025

National News

Minister Sam Mayanja Under Fire For Inciting Illegal Encroachment As NFA Reaffirms Its Commitment To Protecting Uganda’s Forests

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has condemned recent remarks by Hon. Sam Mayanja, State Minister for Lands, for inciting communities to encroach on protected forest land. During a visit to South Busoga Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Mayuge District on January 12,

February 17, 2025