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Museveni Wants Fallen NRM Vice Chairman Aleper Simon To Be Recognized As A Martyr

President Yoweri Museveni who is the NRM National Chairman has described the late Hon. Aleper Simon Peter as a martyr who died while fighting for the development of Karamoja region. Aleper who died in an accident along Mbale-Iganga highway has been serving

July 26, 2024

National News

Authorities Detain Bodaboda Rider in Connection to Cattle Theft

Moses Bwambale, a 23-year-old bodaboda rider from Kiryatete in Hoima City, has been apprehended by police for his alleged involvement in a cattle theft syndicate operating in the region. According to Uganda Police Force deputy spokesperson Claire Nabakka, Bwambale was intercepted last

July 3, 2024

Big Story·Business·Education

PICTORIAL: Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu graduates with Doctorate Degree from Paris University

In a momentous achievement that underscores his unwavering dedication to leadership and excellence, Hamis Kiggundu, a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been officially conferred the title of Doctor of Global Leadership and Management by the European International University (EIU) in Paris.

June 30, 2024

Politics

PLU’s Tugume urges interfaith unity for inclusive Development In Igara West

Igara West-born youthful politician, Hon Tugume Boniface Kagambirwe has urged the different religious sects in the constituency to embrace unity and togetherness as he continues to advocate effective development amongst themselves regardless of their faith subscriptions. Hon Tugume, who is a potential

June 27, 2024

News·Security

M7 Appoints Brig Nyakikuru As New Deputy SFC Commander

The commander in chief of armed forces General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Brig. Asaph Nyakikuru Mweteise, deputy commander of the Special Forces Command. Nyakikuru, who was two months ago promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier, will take over from

June 18, 2024

Crime·Security

Police Recover UPDF Gun from Karamojong Warrior in Moroto

Moroto, Uganda — Police in Moroto district have successfully recovered a gun belonging to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from a Karamojong warrior in Nadunget Town Council. The recovery took place on Friday around 9:00 PM, following a tip-off from the

June 17, 2024

Business

How High Taxes and Big Debt Threaten EA Growth

East Africa’s finance ministers on Thursday tabled a raft of measures for expanded expenditure plans for the 2024/2025 fiscal year with a keen eye on debt repayment and reliance on domestic revenues to run government operations. These measures effectively set the stage

June 17, 2024

Security

Big Story! SADC Forces Engage M23 Rebels in Eastern DRC as Violence Intensifies

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) troops in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have, unlike their East African predecessors, been involved in armed combat against the M23 rebels, making peaceful negotiations a distant reality. The East African Community Countries (EACRF), whose mandate

June 17, 2024

Big Story

State House Intervenes in Illegal Eviction of Over 5,000 Families in Hoima District

Hoima, Uganda — The State House has stepped in to address the illegal eviction of more than 5,000 families in Hoima district, amidst a longstanding land dispute. The affected families hail from the villages of Kabatindule in Kisukuma Parish, Kisukuma Sub-county, and

June 17, 2024

National News

Minister Anite, UIA Bosses Clash Over Controversial UGX545 Million Honoraria Payment

A heated dispute has emerged between the State Minister for Privatisation and Investment, Ms Evelyn Anite, and the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) concerning a 545 million shillings payment labelled as “honoraria” to top UIA management. The payment, drawn from funds allocated for

June 14, 2024