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Parliamentary Committee Screens Justice Singiza, Kania For JSC Leadership

The Parliament Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, has vetted Justice Douglas Singiza Karekona and Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania for key leadership roles in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The two nominees were selected by President Yoweri Museveni on March

March 12, 2025

Security

Turmoil: SFC Commandos Storm Juba Amid Rising Tensions

Uganda has dispatched special forces to South Sudan’s capital, Juba, to bolster security amid escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President, Riek Machar. The deployment, confirmed by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, comes as

March 12, 2025

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UPDF,NWSC Sign Pact To Enhance Local Water Pump Manufacturing

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has entered into a three-year partnership with Luweero Industries Limited (LIL) to manufacture and repair water pumps, reducing reliance on costly imports. Luweero Industries, a subsidiary of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) the commercial wing

March 12, 2025

National News

Uganda Comes Under Global Scrutiny As Billionaire’s Daughter Oswal Exposes Stinking Corruption Affecting Foreign Direct Investment

The investment climate in East Africa is under increasing scrutiny as concerns about governance and transparency in Uganda continue to grow. Recent developments, including the illegal detention and arrest of Vasundhara Oswal an Indian-Swiss businesswoman and key investor in the region have

March 11, 2025

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Museveni Hails Late Eriya Kategaya As A Champion Of Patriotic Politics

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Rt. Hon. Eriya Kategaya, describing him as a pioneer of patriotic and nationalist politics in Uganda. The President made these remarks during a memorial service held at Kololo, where he was accompanied

March 10, 2025

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Kaazi Land Belongs To The Kabaka, Mengo Slams Minister Mayanja

A fresh land dispute has emerged between the Buganda Kingdom and the government after Lands Minister Sam Mayanja questioned the Kabaka’s ownership of Kaazi land. The kingdom has strongly dismissed his assertions, maintaining that the land rightfully belongs to the Kabaka and

March 10, 2025

National News

Minister Balaam Calls For Forensic Probe Into Muvawala’s Abduction

The State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, has urged security agencies to conduct a forensic investigation into the reported kidnapping of Charles Bukenya, also known as Muvawala. Muvawala, who serves as the Vice President of the Uganda National Non-Governmental Organisations Association (UNNA)

March 10, 2025

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Govt Seeks 480Bn Alternative Health Funding As USAID Aid Freeze Strains HIV/AIDS Programs

The Ugandan government is actively exploring new funding avenues to sustain HIV/AIDS programs following the withdrawal of financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja revealed that the Ministry of Health is drafting a Cabinet

March 10, 2025

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Defamed! Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe Sues Police Officer Katungi Over Kajjansi Wetland Dispute

Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), a prominent law firm in Uganda, has announced its intention to take legal action against a police constable, Alex Katungi, over alleged defamation of Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe. Katungi, who is attached to

March 8, 2025

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Ruto, Raila Odinga Sign Deal To Establish Broad-Based Government

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formally agreed to collaborate in governing Kenya, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday. The agreement aims to bring together Ruto’s United

March 8, 2025