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Cowed Kenya’s The Standard Makes U-Turn, Now Praises Gen Muhoozi’s Achievements

Just days after labeling Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba a “four-star brat,” Kenya’s The Standard has made a surprising U-turn, releasing a glowing profile highlighting his accomplishments. The shift comes after a backlash from Muhoozi’s supporters in the

March 5, 2025

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Judge Singiza Douglas Named New Judicial Service Commission Chairperson

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed High Court Judge Dr. Douglas Karekona Singiza as the new Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), a body responsible for overseeing the recruitment and discipline of judicial officers in Uganda. The appointment, conveyed in a letter

March 5, 2025

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Canada Halts Export Permits To Rwanda For Backing M23 Rebels In DRC

Canada has taken decisive action against Rwanda, suspending export permits for controlled goods and technologies due to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a joint statement issued on March 4, 2025,

March 5, 2025

Entertainment

Running The Show! Gorgeous Kemigyisha Sheilah To Attend CBW Africa Summit 2025 In Lagos

Kampala’s young businesswoman and activist, Ms. Kemigyisha Sheilah M., also known as Kim K, is steadily climbing the ladder of success. Reports reaching our desk indicate that she is set to participate in the Commonwealth Business Women (CBW-Africa) Summit 2025. The summit,

March 4, 2025

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Ambassador Danny El-Ashkar Expands His Grip On Africa’s Defense Market ,Declines Rwandan Arms Deal For The Third Time

Ambassador Danny El-Ashkar, Economic Commissioner at the European Parliamentary Union and Chairman of Prince Invest Group, continues to strengthen his foothold in Africa’s defense sector. In the past six months alone, he has secured over $5 billion in military contracts, now progressing

March 4, 2025

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Kazo Farmers Reap Bountiful Harvest, Hail Hon. Muheesi’s ‘Little Brazil’ Initiative as Lifeline

Kazo District, Uganda – Farmers across Kazo District are celebrating their most bountiful coffee harvest in years, crediting the transformative Muheesi Coffee Growing Promotion Initiative—affectionately dubbed “Little Brazil”—for reviving their fortunes. Spearheaded by Maj Gen. (Rtd) Geoffrey Muheesi and his wife, Hon.

March 4, 2025

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Will Museveni Renew Beti Kamya’s Contract As IGG? The Uncertainty Looms

As the tenure of Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Olive Namisango Kamya nears its end in September 2025, uncertainty looms over whether President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will renew her contract. Kamya, who assumed office in 2021, replaced Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja,

March 4, 2025

Kampala

BoU Scandal: Court Grants Bail To Six Officials Named In 6OBn Money Heist

The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to six out of nine government officials implicated in a UGX 60 billion fraud case linked to manipulated payment systems. Justice Lawrence Gidudu, who presided over the case, approved the bail on Monday, setting amounts between

March 4, 2025

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Govt Awards Kilembe Mines Redevelopment To Arab Investor Sarrai Group Ltd

The Ugandan government has officially granted Sarrai Group Limited the rights to revive operations at Kilembe Mines. This move, aimed at revitalizing mining in the Rwenzori region, was marked by the signing of Uganda’s first-ever Mineral Production Sharing Agreement. The agreement, finalized

March 4, 2025

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Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Former Deputy RCC Burora Over Hate Speech Charges

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued criminal summons for Herbert Anderson Burora, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Rubaga Division, after he failed to appear for a scheduled hearing on March 3, 2025. Presiding over the case, Chief

March 4, 2025