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Lawyer Eron Kiiza Begs Court To Release Passport To Go For Specialized Treatment In Costa Rica

Prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza has filed an application before the High Court in Kampala, seeking the urgent release of his passport to facilitate medical travel abroad. Kiiza, who was granted bail in April after spending 86 days in Kitalya Prison,

June 16, 2025

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Deadly: UPDF Launches Operation “Silent Storm” To Flush Out Alshabаab Terrorists

Africa Union Support and Stablisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Troops together with the Somali National Army (SNA), have launched Operation “SILENT STORM” against Al-Shabaab to recapture the previously lost Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) of Sabiid Anole, Aw

June 16, 2025

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MP Ssebamala Drags Norbert Mao To Court Over Disputed DP Elections

Democratic Party (DP) members loyal to Bukoto Central MP Richard Ssebamala have dragged DP President General Norbert Mao to court, challenging the legality of his re-election during the party’s recent Delegates’ Conference held in Mbarara. In their petition filed before the High

June 16, 2025

National News

Uganda’s Goldstar Insurance, secures AA rating in latest GCR scorecard

Uganda’s top and most reliable insurance firm, Goldstar Insurance Company Limited, has reaffirmed its national financial strength rating of AA(UG) with a Stable Outlook from GCR Ratings, a leading credit rating agency affiliated with Moody’s. The announcement places Goldstar among Uganda’s most

June 15, 2025

Crime

Senior Police Officer Remanded Over Theft Of 380 Iron sheets

A senior Ugandan police officer has been remanded to prison over accusations of stealing building materials valued at more than Shs 16 million. Superintendent of Police (SP) Avito Begira, currently serving in the Wamala policing region as a human resource officer, was

June 14, 2025

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Ugandan Lawyers Task MoWT To Scrap Off Controversial EPS

A collective of Ugandan legal experts has issued a strong call for the complete revocation of the newly introduced Express Penalty Scheme (EPS) and Speed Limit Regulations, labeling them unconstitutional, procedurally flawed, and enacted under incorrect legal authority. In a statement released

June 14, 2025

Entertainment

Legendary Bebe Cool Surprises Superfan With The Gift Of A Lifetime

In a world saturated with trending sounds, dance challenges, and fleeting fame, it’s rare to find a story rooted in genuine admiration a fan who promotes music not for clout or money, but out of love. That’s exactly what happened when Jemima

June 13, 2025

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Kamuli District LC5 Chairman Maxwell Kuwembula Perishes In Nakifuma Road Accident

The Kamuli District Local Council V Chairman, Maxwell Kuwembula, has died following a tragic road accident that occurred on Wednesday morning in Nakifuma along the Nakifuma-Kayunga road. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the fatal crash took place near the

June 12, 2025

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Bobiwine,Rubongoya Re-elected For A Five Year Term

Kyagulanyi, Rubongoya Re-elected For A Five Year Term Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has officially begun a fresh five-year term as president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following an unopposed re-election during the party’s delegates’ conference held at

June 12, 2025

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Min.Katumba Wamala Halts Automated Traffic Fine System Amid Public Outcry

The Ugandan government has suspended the recently introduced Automated Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) after a wave of criticism from motorists, taxi operators, and civil society. The suspension was announced by the Ministry of Works and Transport on Wednesday night and takes

June 12, 2025