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Health

Signs Out: Tamale Mirundi Takes A Journey Of No Return

Former press secretary to President Museveni and a prominent political commentator, has passed away at the age of 60. His death occurred on Tuesday evening, as confirmed by those close to him. Mirundi, widely known for his fiery and often controversial political

August 14, 2024

National News

Relief As MPs Dustbin Sarah Opendi’s Alcohol Control Bill

Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and consumption of alcohol. The private members Bill that was introduced for the first time by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi in November 2023 also

August 14, 2024

Crime

Court Remands Elderly City Lawyer Matovu For Defrauding UGX 4 Billions

The State House Anti Corruption Unit alongside Uganda Police have arraigned Mr. Matovu John, an advocate with Ms Matovu & Matovu Advocates before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of theft by an agent and conspiracy to defraud govt of over UGX 4Billion.

August 14, 2024

Big Story·Op-ed

Babirye Lilliane: Kiteezi Landfill Slope Disaster: Reminder of Failures in Waste Management and Governance

The weekend disaster at the Kiteezi landfill, which tragically claimed over 100 lives, depicts a profound failure in waste management and governance in Uganda. This catastrophe has not only come out as a tragic accident; it is a stark manifestation of long-standing

August 12, 2024

News

Exposed: How Col Dick Lutaaya, DPC Katwe Planned The Grabbing Of Land In Makindye,Used Brig Lukwaamu’s Office

The plan started way ago when COL Lutaaya acquired akibanja next to the late Bukenya’s home who also had a kibanja along Namasoole road in Makindye. Sheikh Bukenya had acquired that kibanja around 1990 and even registered it in Mengo under number

August 7, 2024

Security

Deputy Lands Boss Maj Gen.Takirwa Lectures UPDF Soldiers On Discipline, Patience &Commitment Crucial In Military Service

The Deputy Commander Land Force,Maj Gen Francis Takirwa has underscored the importance of discipline, patience, and commitment as essential virtues for soldiers to uphold throughout their military service. He emphasised that a soldier’s discipline serves as the foundation for fostering positive attitudes

August 6, 2024

Big Story

Sad: Explosion Kills 37 Revellers At Lido Beach

At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late on Friday, the health minister said, an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al Shabaab. Ali Haji

August 4, 2024

News

Museveni,Gabonese President Nguema Hold Bilateral Talks At Statehouse Entebbe

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, H.E Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. H.E Nguema is in Uganda for a two- day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni. He

August 2, 2024

World

Iranian Leader Decries Disrespect to Christian Symbols at 2024 Paris Olympics

Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, Chairman of the Policy-making Council of Interreligious Dialogue of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned insulting of Christian sanctities in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He says that the greatness and sanctity of divine religions and prophets, who

July 31, 2024

Politics

Bobiwine Pledges To Open More NUP Party Offices Nationwide

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has pledged to open up more field offices to increase mobilization across the country ahead of the 2026 general polls. These were set as the party concluded its five-day tour of the western region. While addressing

July 21, 2024