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Who Is Tony Kinyera Deputy DG ISO?

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday made significant changes at the Internal Security Organization (ISO), appointing Tony Kinyera Apecu as the new Deputy Director. Kinyera takes over from Col Emma Katabazi, who previously held the position. His appointment comes alongside that of Major (rtd)

April 2, 2025

Entertainment

Actor Tyrese To Visit Uganda For Africa Coffee Festival

American R&B star and Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson has officially announced his upcoming visit to Uganda, exciting his fans across the country. The Fast & Furious actor will be attending the inaugural Africa Coffee Festival, scheduled to take place from October 10

April 2, 2025

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URA To Milk 37 Trillions From Taxpayers As New Financial Target

Ugandan taxpayers will have to contribute more in the next financial year as the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) aims to collect UGX 36.71 trillion in revenue for the 2025/26 financial year. This marks a significant increase from the UGX 31.37 trillion target

April 2, 2025

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Just In: Museveni Appoints Arthur Mugyenyi As New DG ISO

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), replacing the late Brigadier Charles Oluka. In the same announcement, President Museveni named Mr. Tony Kinyera Apecu as the Deputy Director General

April 1, 2025

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

UEDCL Takes Over Power Distribution as ERA Announces New Tariffs

KAMPALA – The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially assumed control of power distribution from Umeme Limited, marking a significant shift in the country’s electricity sector. This transition, which took effect on April 1, 2025, follows the conclusion of Umeme’s

April 1, 2025

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Scandal: Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Embroided In Car Theft Scam

Troubled businessman Emmanuel Asiimwe is embroiled in a car theft scandal after the sleek Mercedes Benz ML 350 4MATIC registration number UBR 285L which he has been driving for months was impounded by police. Asiimwe’s impounded Benz parked at CPS Just like

March 31, 2025

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NRM Revivalists Leader Isaac Rukanda Drops Case Against NRM Party

Isaac Rukanda, the leader of the Revivalist Movement within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has formally withdrawn a lawsuit against the ruling party over internal elections. Rukanda, along with other concerned NRM members, had sued the party leadership for failing to organize

March 28, 2025

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MP Nkunyingi Slams Govt For Wasting 44Bn Annually on Deteriorating Diplomatic Residences

The shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi,has criticized the government for spending UGX 44 billion annually on renting diplomatic residences, urging a shift towards property acquisition to reduce the financial strain on taxpayers. He raised the concern while presenting the opposition’s

March 28, 2025

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ULS Probe: Police Summon Lawyers Phillip Munaabi, Geoffrey Turyamusiima Over Forgery

A dramatic twist has unfolded in the Uganda Law Society’s (ULS) internal power struggle, as police launch an investigation into an attempted coup. The probe centres around Secretary Phillip Munaabi and Council Member Geoffrey Turyamusiima, accused of trying to overthrow President Isaac

March 28, 2025

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Veteran Journalist Shaka Ssali Passes Away

The African media landscape is mourning the loss of a legendary journalist, Shaka Ssali, who passed away recently. Best known as the longtime host of Straight Talk Africa on Voice of America (VOA), Ssali was a respected broadcaster whose fearless approach to

March 27, 2025