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Singer Bebe Cool Opens Up On Surviving Bullets, Bombs, And His Musical Journey On BBC

Since the release of the first single- Circumference, off his highly anticipated album, Break the Chains, singer Bebe Cool has been an active man. And after releasing the second single- Motivation, the artist has been on a roll, not just within, but

March 3, 2025

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State House Speaks Out About Judge Singiza’s Assistant 150M Bribery Scandal

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) has strongly refuted claims that it failed to investigate a UGX 150M bribery scandal involving Karago Construction and Investments Ltd, allegedly meant to influence High Court Judge Douglas Singiza. In a statement issued by SH-ACU, the

March 2, 2025

Crime

How Wakiso Fraudster Tricked Court To Okay Fraudulent Withdrawal Of 689M From Tycoon Karekezi’s DFCU Account

Businessman Gerald Ngabirano, a resident of Nankuwade, Bulenga, Wakiso District, has been remanded after allegedly forging legal documents to unlawfully withdraw over Shs 689 million from a dfcu bank account belonging to another businessman, Stephen Karekezi. According to the State House Anti-Corruption

March 2, 2025

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M23 Rebels Hand Over FDLR’s General Gakwerere Alongside 14 Fighters To Rwanda

The M23 rebel group has handed over ‘Gen’ Ezechiel Gakwerere, a high-ranking commander of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), along with 14 captured fighters, to Rwandan authorities. The transfer took place on March 1, 2025, at the La

March 2, 2025

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SGS Ghosts: MOWT To Reinstate Mandatory Vehicle Inspections To Enhance Road Safety

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced plans to reintroduce mandatory motor vehicle inspections starting July 1, 2025, in an effort to address the increasing number of road accidents across the country. The inspections will begin with passenger service vehicles before

March 2, 2025

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Former UNRA Contractors To Sue Govt Over UGX 500 Billion Unpaid Arrears

A group of former contractors working under the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have announced plans to sue the government over unpaid arrears amounting to UGX 500 billion. The contractors, who were engaged under the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), argue

March 1, 2025

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Rwanda Summons British Envoy Over Controversial UK Minister’s Statement

The Rwandan government has summoned the British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, following remarks made by a UK minister that Kigali deemed misleading and offensive. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed on Thursday, February 27, that the

March 1, 2025

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MPs Sound Alarm As Prosecutors’ Understaffing Crisis Hits DPP

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about the severe understaffing at the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which is currently operating at just 38% of its required workforce. The situation has worsened following the retirement of 105 staff

March 1, 2025

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Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Spends Night At Luzira Prison Over Shs66m Debt

Troubled city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Ltd and Integrated Agritech (U) Ltd, Emmanuel Asiimwe, spent a night at Luzira Prison for deliberately refusing to pay an outstanding debt of Shs66m owed to Mutecontra Engineering & Contractors Ltd. Warrant of

February 28, 2025

Sports

Big Story! CAF Approves Hamz Stadium To Host Prestigious Continental Football Competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has authorized Uganda’s Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo to host a series of elite continental football tournaments, cementing the venue’s rapid rise as a cornerstone of African sports. Less than a year after opening its doors to the public

February 28, 2025