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Shock As Trigger Hungry Ultimate Security Guard Kills Assistant HR, Armory Officer

A heartbreaking incident unfolded Tuesday morning at the offices of Ultimate Security Company in Mbuya, Bugolobi Parish, Nakawa Division, Kampala, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The tragedy occurred around 9:00 AM and is now the subject of an active investigation

June 18, 2025

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Ex-DRC President Kabila Blames Tshisekedi Of Governance Failures Amid Escalating Eastern DRC Crisis

Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has blamed President Félix Tshisekedi for the worsening crisis in the country, arguing that poor governance and political mismanagement have contributed significantly to the ongoing conflict in the east. In a

February 24, 2025

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2026 Updates: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Leads Kazo District Opinion Polls as Voters Express Strong Support

Kazo District, Uganda — As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, Hon. Jennifer Abaho Muheesi has emerged as the frontrunner in opinion polls conducted across Kazo District. In a recent survey, conducted by a team visiting within the district, Muheesi has garnered

February 24, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects US Sanctions On General Kabarebe Over Alleged Support For M23 Rebels

The Rwandan government has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on its Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, over alleged involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions

February 22, 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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