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Chairman Nyanzi’s Son Churchill Sworn In As MUK’s 91st Guild President

Makerere University has officially sworn in James Churchill Ssentamu as its 91st Guild President following his victory in the recently concluded elections. Ssentamu, who ran as an independent candidate, triumphed over John Bosco Rukundo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Ismaili

March 22, 2025

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CDF Kainerugaba Advocates For African Military Cooperation In Address To RDF Officers

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has emphasized the need for enhanced military cooperation among African nations to strengthen regional stability and continental unity. While delivering a lecture to senior officers at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and

March 22, 2025

News

Mao Demands Electoral Reforms After Kawempe North Turmoil

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has called for urgent electoral reforms in the wake of the chaos that marred the Kawempe North by-election. He described the events as a setback for democracy, highlighting weaknesses in the Electoral Commission, unresolved political tensions, and the

March 22, 2025

Crime

Two Brothers Arrested In Alleged Intoxication Plot Of City Girl Martha Ahumuza At MezoNoir

Police in Kampala have arrested two men in connection with the suspected poisoning of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza Murari, who collapsed at Mezo Noir, a popular nightclub in Kololo. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, confirmed the arrest of Edward Mugabo, a cashier

March 21, 2025

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Rot In Jail: DPP Rejects Eron Kiiza’s Sureties

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has objected to the bail application of detained lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing the gravity of the offense for which he was convicted. Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison by the General

March 21, 2025

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MPs Protest Delay In Nalukoola’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Members of Parliament have voiced frustration over the Electoral Commission’s delay in gazetting Elias Nalukoola, the newly elected Kawempe North MP, which has prevented his official swearing-in. The issue was raised during the parliamentary sitting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, presided over

March 21, 2025

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Parliament Approves $190M Loan For UMEME Buyout Amid Figure Disparities

Members of Parliament have given the government the green light to secure a $190 million loan from Stanbic Bank Uganda to finance the buyout of electricity distributor Umeme Limited. The decision came after extensive debate on March 20, 2025, with several MPs

March 21, 2025

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Tragedy At Mezo Noir: Shock As City Girl Martha Collapses Dies After Allegedly Consuming Intoxicated Liquor

Kampala’s nightlife has been thrown into turmoil following the sudden death of a young woman identified as Martha at Mezo Noir, a popular club. Witnesses report that she collapsed after consuming alcohol, prompting a police probe into the circumstances surrounding her demise.

March 20, 2025

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It’s Common Sense Deficit For Magistrates Court To Issue An Interpol Warrant Of Arrest Against Ssemakadde-Lawyer Bwowe

Constitutional lawyer Ivan Bwowe has challenged the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court, arguing that it lacks the jurisdiction to direct the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde. Bwowe stated that a magistrate’s court cannot issue orders

March 20, 2025

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Mpuuga Poised To Reveal NUP’s Dirty Secrets Amid Party Leadership Crisis

The rift between Parliamentary Commissioner Mathias Mpuuga and the leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has deepened, with Mpuuga now hinting that he may reveal sensitive information capable of exposing the party’s inner workings. During a media briefing on Thursday, March

March 20, 2025