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Mulago Hospital In Crisis As U.S. Aid Cuts Strain Staffing, HIV Services

Mulago National Referral Hospital is on the brink of a healthcare disaster as the recent withdrawal of U.S. aid funding has left the facility overwhelmed, under-resourced, and severely understaffed. The abrupt cut in financial support, which primarily affected HIV/AIDS programs, has forced

April 7, 2025

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US Revokes Visas For South Sudanese Over Repatriation Conflicts

The US said on Saturday it would revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders over South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens, at a time when many in Africa fear that country could return to civil

April 7, 2025

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Shock As Businessman Chris Rugari’s Son Dies In Mysterious Circumstances

Kampala businessman Chris Rugari is mourning the tragic and mysterious death of his young son, who reportedly died after falling from the second floor of the family home in Mutungo. According to sources close to the family, the incident occurred under unclear

April 5, 2025

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DFCU Floors Sudhir In Shs 8 Billion Rent Recovery Dispute

Dfcu Bank has secured a temporary victory in a legal battle involving over Shs 8 billion after the High Court stayed an enforcement order in a rent dispute with Crane Management Services, a company under the Ruparelia Group umbrella. Justice Steven Mubiru

April 5, 2025

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Flamboyant Police Officer Katungi Alex Remanded Over Harassment, Abuse Of Authority

The Kajjansi Chief Magistrates Court has remanded two police officers over multiple allegations of assault, harassment, and abuse of office in the Kajjansi and Entebbe areas. The officers, PC Katungi Alex and Assistant Inspector of Police (AIP) Hadali Keneth, are jointly facing

April 5, 2025

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Riek Machar Shuns Salva Kiir Talks As Museveni Ends South Sudan Visit

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda concluded his recent visit to Juba, South Sudan, under a cloud of political tension, as a much-anticipated dialogue with First Vice President Riek Machar failed to materialize. The Ugandan leader, who was invited by President Salva Kiir,

April 5, 2025

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Lawyer Eron Kiiza Released On Shs20 Million Cash Bail

High court judge Michael Elubu has released prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza on bail as he awaits the outcome of his appeal against a controversial conviction by the General Court Martial. The bail ruling, delivered this week, has been met with

April 4, 2025

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Singer Fik Gaza Arrested With Illegal Military Attire

In a joint security operation targeting rising crime in and around Katwe Division, law enforcement agencies have arrested popular singer Jjingo Shafik, known by his stage name Fik Gaza, along with three accomplices. The suspects were apprehended following intelligence-led investigations into a

April 4, 2025

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Arab’s RCC To Take 60% Of Profits From UTEL As The Company Takes Over NBI-Baryomunsi

The Government of Uganda is moving to revitalise the Uganda Telecommunications Corporation (UTel), after it secured investment commitments from Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company. The move is aimed at capitalising UTel to take on the management

April 4, 2025

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ULS Condemns Court Delays,Warns Of Threats To Ssemakadde’s Liberty & Rule Of Law

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has sharply criticized ongoing delays in court proceedings involving its President, Mr. Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde, describing the inaction as a threat to justice, the legal profession, and the democratic values underpinning the judiciary. In a strongly worded

April 4, 2025