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The Bitter Woman Of Teso “A Betrayer Among Us The Alarming Conduct Of Delinquent Teddy Acam, Presidential Assistant From Soroti

In the heart of Teso, where resilience and community values have long been the bedrock of our people, there festers a wound an abominable betrayal cloaked in the garments of authority and proximity to power. This wound bears the name Acam, the

April 9, 2025

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Security Frees Nyanzi As 40 Teso NUP Elders Are Arrested

Security operatives have released National Unity Platform (NUP) head of mobilization, Fred Nyanzi, after four days of incommunicado detention. His release follows claims by NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, that military operatives abducted over 40 elderly party members

February 22, 2025

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Parliament Grants 9.5 Bn In Tax Waivers To Selected Investors

Parliament has approved tax waivers amounting to over Shs9.5 billion for various local investors in the 2024/2025 financial year. This follows the adoption of a report by the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, which assessed applications from institutions facing financial

February 22, 2025

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Gov’t Seeks UGX 697 Billion Loan To Fund Umeme Buyout Ahead Of Concession Expiry

The Ugandan government has formally requested parliamentary approval to borrow $190.9 million (UGX 697.8 billion) from Stanbic Bank to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor. The proposal was presented to Parliament on February 18, 2025, by Henry

February 19, 2025

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Lango Region’s Top Fish Farmer Appeals to President Museveni for Fish Farming Reforms

Ms. Fiona Acayo, CEO of Dewilos Fish Farm and the 2023 Farmer of the Year Award winner for the Mid-Lango region, has called on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to implement critical reforms in Uganda’s fish farming sector. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony

February 17, 2025

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MPs Query UGX 93Bn State House Budget For Donations & Vehicles Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have raised concerns over State House’s request for UGX 93Bn, which includes UGX 83.03Bn for presidential donations and UGX 10Bn for purchasing new vehicles for President Museveni ahead of the 2026 elections. The request was

February 8, 2025

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Untouchables: Furious Ugandan MPs Protest Finance Ministry’s Decision To Cut Parliament’s Budget By UGX 145Bn

A storm has erupted in Parliament as Members of the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee strongly oppose the Ministry of Finance’s decision to slash the institution’s budget by UGX 145 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. The legislators argue that the reduction,

February 6, 2025

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BoU Money Heist: Accountant General Semakula, Eight Finance Officials Arrested Over Shs 60Bn Fraud

Nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, including Accountant General Lawrence Semakula, have been arrested over their alleged role in the misappropriation of Shs 60 billion (approximately USD 15.7 million) through the Bank of Uganda (BoU). The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID)

February 4, 2025

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Scandal: Judiciary Sacks Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi, Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabasa Over Alleged 4 Billion Fraud

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has taken disciplinary action against Masaka High Court deputy registrar Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma and chief magistrate Ruth Nabaasa, dismissing both officials for professional misconduct. According to a statement from the JSC, Kawuma was found guilty of misusing

February 4, 2025

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Big Story: Electoral Commission, Ethics Directorate Cited In Financial Mismanagement

The Auditor General has raised concerns over financial mismanagement in the Electoral Commission, the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, and 14 other government agencies, leading to their receipt of qualified audit opinions for the year 2024. This revelation was made by James

February 3, 2025

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Dr. Sudhir Awarded “Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane Medal” as NRM Marks 39 Years

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has marked 39 years since it took over power with a grand celebration held today in Mubende District. The event was graced by President Yoweri Museveni, who took the occasion to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions

January 31, 2025

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