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Armed Thugs Ambush Truck Carrying Merchandise,Rob Occupants Clean Near Bunagana Border

In a brazen attack in the early hours of Thursday morning, armed men ambushed a trailer en route from Goma to the Bunagana border, just 20 kilometers shy of its destination. The truck, carrying two Congolese nationals, was halted at a makeshift

April 20, 2025

Big Story·Op-ed·Opinion

MPs Milking Uganda’s Economy: Pulling a Struggling Nation off Life Support for Personal Gain

Uganda’s MPs are bleeding the nation dry, pulling the life support from a country already gasping for air. Pocketing exorbitant payouts some as high as UGX 100 million per MP under the pretense of passing laws that prop up a rotten regime

April 11, 2025

Big Story·National News

‘Tools of Prosperity’: Central Youth MP Hopeful Begira Urges Young People to Lead Uganda’s Farming Revolution

Lwengo, Uganda – As Uganda intensifies efforts to empower its youth and modernise agriculture, aspiring Central Youth MP Hon. Begira Samuel has stepped into the spotlight with a renewed call to action, aligning his mission with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision

April 9, 2025

Big Story

Big-hearted: Hon. Begira Backs Kabaka’s HIV/AIDS Fight with UGX 5M Running Kits Contribution

In a bold show of commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS, Sam Begira, aspiring Youth Member of Parliament for Buganda region, yesterday led a delegation of youth leaders to Buganda Kingdom Headquarters to support the 70th Kabaka Birthday Run. The team bought

April 4, 2025

Big Story·Education

Kazo Leaders Commend MP Muheesi for Championing Education and Women’s Empowerment

By Darius Kanyangoga Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Jennifer Rwaburibate Muheesi, has been honored for her outstanding support to education and community development. The workaholic legislator was hailed on Thursday, April 3, 2025, during a thanksgiving ceremony at Kagaramira Primary

April 4, 2025

Big Story

MPs Endorse UGX 66Bn Loan For The Expansion Of Uganda Cancer Institute

Uganda’s Parliament has endorsed a proposal to secure a $18.09 million (UGX 66 billion) loan to finance the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The government argues that this investment will help curb the enormous cost Ugandans incur seeking cancer treatment

March 7, 2025

Big Story

Rwanda Summons British Envoy Over Controversial UK Minister’s Statement

The Rwandan government has summoned the British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, following remarks made by a UK minister that Kigali deemed misleading and offensive. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe confirmed on Thursday, February 27, that the

March 1, 2025

Big Story

Frustrated Bigirimana Slams Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Courts’ Rent

Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, has warned that court operations may be halted if the Ministry of Finance fails to release funds to settle outstanding rent. The delays have, at times, forced him to divert resources meant for other judicial

February 28, 2025

Entertainment

Uganda’s Ultimate Dating TV Show, Hello Mr. Right UG Season 2, Returns On Makula KiKa

Fans of reality TV and love stories are in for a treat as Uganda’s ultimate dating TV show, Hello Mr. Right Season 2, returns for an exciting new season on March 2, 2025. The highly anticipated show will air every Sunday at

February 26, 2025

National News

Trespass: UETCL Ordered To Pay 200M For Illegally Installing High Voltage Power Lines In Private Land

The High Court has ruled against the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) for unlawfully installing high-voltage power lines over private land without compensating the owner. The court directed the company to pay Shs 200 million in damages and an additional Shs

February 25, 2025