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Govt Seeks 480Bn Alternative Health Funding As USAID Aid Freeze Strains HIV/AIDS Programs

The Ugandan government is actively exploring new funding avenues to sustain HIV/AIDS programs following the withdrawal of financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja revealed that the Ministry of Health is drafting a Cabinet

March 10, 2025

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Defamed! Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe Sues Police Officer Katungi Over Kajjansi Wetland Dispute

Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), a prominent law firm in Uganda, has announced its intention to take legal action against a police constable, Alex Katungi, over alleged defamation of Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe. Katungi, who is attached to

March 8, 2025

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Ruto, Raila Odinga Sign Deal To Establish Broad-Based Government

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formally agreed to collaborate in governing Kenya, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday. The agreement aims to bring together Ruto’s United

March 8, 2025

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Uganda Police Seeks Sh2.5 Trillion Budget Ahead Of 2026 Elections

The Uganda Police Force has tabled a budget proposal of Sh2.5 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year, citing the need to strengthen security ahead of the 2026 general elections. During a meeting with Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Police Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi emphasized

March 8, 2025

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DPP Seeks Court Order To Access Besigye, Lutale’s Phones In Treason Case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed an application before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, seeking permission to access, analyze, and extract data from mobile phones belonging to Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale. The two, alongside Captain Denis

March 8, 2025

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Uganda’s Mufti Mubajje Joins Global Islamic Leaders in Tehran for Key Conference

His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Grand Mufti of Uganda, arrived safely in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to participate as a facilitator in the prestigious international conference themed Holy Qur’an & International Diplomacy. The conference has drawn

March 7, 2025

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Scandal: Two Uganda Teachers’ Sacco Officials Remanded Over Shs 7 Billion Scam

Two senior officials of the Uganda Liberal Teachers’ Union Members Sacco have been remanded after appearing before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges related to fraudulent activities involving Shs 7 billion. The suspects, Evans Mutesasira Kaganizo, the Sacco chairperson from

March 7, 2025

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Kenya Apologizes To CDF Gen.Kainerugaba Over The Standard Newspaper Controversy

The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Joash Maangi, met with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe to formally extend Kenya’s apology over an offensive publication in The Standard

March 7, 2025

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Tensions: Army Raids South Sudan VP Machar’s Home, Arrests Allies

South Sudanese security forces intensified their crackdown on Vice President Riek Machar’s allies on Thursday, detaining more senior officials as tensions mount over the fragile 2018 peace deal. The arrests follow a violent confrontation earlier this week when an armed faction linked

March 7, 2025

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MPs Endorse UGX 66Bn Loan For The Expansion Of Uganda Cancer Institute

Uganda’s Parliament has endorsed a proposal to secure a $18.09 million (UGX 66 billion) loan to finance the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The government argues that this investment will help curb the enormous cost Ugandans incur seeking cancer treatment

March 7, 2025