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Maj. Bilal Katamba Appointed Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer For UPDF

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially appointed Maj. Bilal Katamba as the Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer. His appointment, effective immediately, was confirmed on March 3, 2025. Maj. Katamba steps into this significant role, replacing Col. Deo Asiimwe Akiiki,

March 4, 2025

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Judge Singiza Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Habeas Corpus Petition

The High Court’s Civil Division has rejected a petition by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who had sought his release following a recent Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Presiding judge Dr. Douglas Singiza dismissed Kiiza’s habeas

March 3, 2025

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NGO Bureau Probes Danish Tycoon Thomas Thor’s Unusual Activities At ElCambio Academy In Masaka

The Uganda National NGO Bureau has kicked off a special investigation into the activities of El Cambio Academy/Football Academy Denmark Uganda Foundation Ltd., which is based in Masaka City’s Kimanya-Kabonera Division. This was confirmed by David Okello, the Executive Director of Uganda

March 3, 2025

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Museveni Endorses Digital Copyright System To Protect Ugandan Artists

President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System designed to help musicians in Uganda earn fair compensation for their work. This digital system, developed by a team of scientists from State House, aims to curb piracy

March 3, 2025

Entertainment

Singer Bebe Cool Opens Up On Surviving Bullets, Bombs, And His Musical Journey On BBC

Since the release of the first single- Circumference, off his highly anticipated album, Break the Chains, singer Bebe Cool has been an active man. And after releasing the second single- Motivation, the artist has been on a roll, not just within, but

March 3, 2025

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State House Speaks Out About Judge Singiza’s Assistant 150M Bribery Scandal

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) has strongly refuted claims that it failed to investigate a UGX 150M bribery scandal involving Karago Construction and Investments Ltd, allegedly meant to influence High Court Judge Douglas Singiza. In a statement issued by SH-ACU, the

March 2, 2025

Crime

How Wakiso Fraudster Tricked Court To Okay Fraudulent Withdrawal Of 689M From Tycoon Karekezi’s DFCU Account

Businessman Gerald Ngabirano, a resident of Nankuwade, Bulenga, Wakiso District, has been remanded after allegedly forging legal documents to unlawfully withdraw over Shs 689 million from a dfcu bank account belonging to another businessman, Stephen Karekezi. According to the State House Anti-Corruption

March 2, 2025

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MPs Sound Alarm As Prosecutors’ Understaffing Crisis Hits DPP

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about the severe understaffing at the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which is currently operating at just 38% of its required workforce. The situation has worsened following the retirement of 105 staff

March 1, 2025

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Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Spends Night At Luzira Prison Over Shs66m Debt

Troubled city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Ltd and Integrated Agritech (U) Ltd, Emmanuel Asiimwe, spent a night at Luzira Prison for deliberately refusing to pay an outstanding debt of Shs66m owed to Mutecontra Engineering & Contractors Ltd. Warrant of

February 28, 2025

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Sickly Dr. Besigye, Lutale Formally Apply For Bail In Treason Case

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, have formally applied for bail as they remain in remand on treason-related charges. The two, alongside UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, were charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

February 28, 2025