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Minister Oboth Oboth Tables UPDF Amendment Bill To Reinstate Trial Of Civilians In Court Martial

Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth presented the UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025 before Parliament, aiming to reintroduce military court jurisdiction over civilians involved in specific military-related offenses. This move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court decision that had previously declared such trials

May 14, 2025

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Parliament Approves $190M Loan For UMEME Buyout Amid Figure Disparities

Members of Parliament have given the government the green light to secure a $190 million loan from Stanbic Bank Uganda to finance the buyout of electricity distributor Umeme Limited. The decision came after extensive debate on March 20, 2025, with several MPs

March 21, 2025

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Tragedy At Mezo Noir: Shock As City Girl Martha Collapses Dies After Allegedly Consuming Intoxicated Liquor

Kampala’s nightlife has been thrown into turmoil following the sudden death of a young woman identified as Martha at Mezo Noir, a popular club. Witnesses report that she collapsed after consuming alcohol, prompting a police probe into the circumstances surrounding her demise.

March 20, 2025

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It’s Common Sense Deficit For Magistrates Court To Issue An Interpol Warrant Of Arrest Against Ssemakadde-Lawyer Bwowe

Constitutional lawyer Ivan Bwowe has challenged the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court, arguing that it lacks the jurisdiction to direct the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde. Bwowe stated that a magistrate’s court cannot issue orders

March 20, 2025

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Mpuuga Poised To Reveal NUP’s Dirty Secrets Amid Party Leadership Crisis

The rift between Parliamentary Commissioner Mathias Mpuuga and the leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has deepened, with Mpuuga now hinting that he may reveal sensitive information capable of exposing the party’s inner workings. During a media briefing on Thursday, March

March 20, 2025

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Scandal: MPs Shocked By GROW Project Funds Distribution Disparities

The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is under intense scrutiny following concerns about the under-absorption of allocated funds and uneven distribution across the country. A recent Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 31, 2024,

March 20, 2025

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LoP Ssenyonyi Warns MP-Elect Nalukoola Against Betrayal

The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the newly elected Kawempe North MP, Elias Nalukoola, to remain steadfast in the struggle and not betray the people who entrusted him with their vote. Speaking at a press briefing, Ssenyonyi, who also serves

March 18, 2025

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M23 Rebels Pull Out Of DRC Peace Talks

The M23 rebel group has announced its withdrawal from scheduled peace talks with the Congolese government, citing international sanctions imposed on some of its members as a major obstacle to meaningful dialogue. The talks, set to take place in Luanda, Angola, were

March 18, 2025

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Speaker Among Calls For Action As Africa Loses $88 Billion To Illicit Flows

Speaker Anita Among has called for a fight against illicit financial flows that see Africa lose an estimated US$88 billion annually. The Speaker made this call while presiding at the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General

March 18, 2025

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Inside Tycoon Sudhir’s Signature White Attire You Didnt Know About

For years, Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s billionaire real estate mogul, has been recognized not only for his vast business empire but also for his signature white attire. Whether at high-profile business meetings, social events, or international engagements, Sudhir is almost always spotted in

March 17, 2025

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MPs Query 298B Supplementary Budget For Stalled Lubowa Specialized Hospital

Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of over Shs4 trillion to cover outstanding payments for road construction, security, and infrastructure projects. Among the allocations, an additional Shs298 billion has been approved under debt servicing for Lubowa International Hospital, a decision that has

March 16, 2025

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