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Catholic Cardinals Set May 7 To Elect Pope Francis’s Successor

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before

April 29, 2025

Big Story

Revolutionizing Uganda’s Universities: Why Political Economy Is The Future

By Patrick Kachope Ateenyi On January 14, 2025, at the 75th Makerere University graduation ceremony, amid the celebratory chaos of caps, gowns, and ululations, an understated announcement was made that could quietly redefine the course of Uganda’s higher education. President Yoweri Museveni,

April 28, 2025

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IGP Byakagaba Moves Lands Unit From CID To Legal Directorate, Names CP Kusemererwa As New Boss

In a sweeping reform aimed at intensifying the fight against land-related crimes, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abbas Byakagaba has officially transferred the Land Protection Unit from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) to the Directorate of Legal and Human Rights. The

April 28, 2025

National News

Former Police Operations Commander Sam Omara Dies At 65

Sam Omara, a former Assistant Commissioner of Police known for his role in Uganda’s security operations, has died at the age of 65. Omara had been battling serious health conditions, including prostate cancer and kidney failure, and had been receiving dialysis treatment

April 28, 2025

Crime

Armed GKO Security Guard Shot Dead In Foiled DTB Bank Robbery In Wakiso,One Suspect Arrested

Kampala Metropolitan police have launched investigations following a foiled armed robbery at the DTB Bank branch in Kkona East village, Wakiso Town Council. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at

April 28, 2025

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EC Labels Nambi’s Petition As Frivolous, Defends Nalukoola’s Win

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially responded to a court petition filed by Faridah Nambi Kigongo, who is challenging Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi’s victory in the recent Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. In documents submitted to the High Court, the EC firmly denied allegations

April 28, 2025

Entertainment

Big Size: Bebecool Sets Date For Release Of Break The Chains Album

If there is something to admire about Ugandan celebrated artiste Bebe Cool, this season, it has to be the remarkable steps he has recently taken in his music career. This includes the intricate release of the first two singles off his Break

April 26, 2025

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DRC, M23 Rebels Agree To Ceasefire In Promising Peace Talks

In a significant development toward peace, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have reached a mutual agreement to implement an immediate ceasefire. This breakthrough emerged from peace negotiations currently underway in Doha, Qatar, under the mediation of

April 25, 2025

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City Land Broker Kamoga Arrested,Charged Over Missing Land Titles

Prominent Kampala land broker Muhammad Kamoga has been taken into custody following a court order tied to a long-standing land dispute involving missing property titles. Kamoga appeared before Deputy Registrar Christine Namutebi of the High Court’s Land Division on Thursday, where he

April 25, 2025

Big Story

IGG Beti Kamya Interdicts Lands Commissioner Baker Mugaino Over Alleged Corruption & Abuse Of Office

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Hon. Beti Kamya, has ordered the interdiction of the Commissioner for Land Registration, Mr. Baker Mugaino, over serious allegations of fraud, corruption, and abuse of office. This move comes amid mounting public outrage and numerous complaints

April 25, 2025