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Big Story! CAF Approves Hamz Stadium To Host Prestigious Continental Football Competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has authorized Uganda’s Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo to host a series of elite continental football tournaments, cementing the venue’s rapid rise as a cornerstone of African sports. Less than a year after opening its doors to the public

February 28, 2025

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M23 Rebels Hand Over FDLR’s General Gakwerere Alongside 14 Fighters To Rwanda

The M23 rebel group has handed over ‘Gen’ Ezechiel Gakwerere, a high-ranking commander of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), along with 14 captured fighters, to Rwandan authorities. The transfer took place on March 1, 2025, at the La

March 2, 2025

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SGS Ghosts: MOWT To Reinstate Mandatory Vehicle Inspections To Enhance Road Safety

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced plans to reintroduce mandatory motor vehicle inspections starting July 1, 2025, in an effort to address the increasing number of road accidents across the country. The inspections will begin with passenger service vehicles before

March 2, 2025

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Former UNRA Contractors To Sue Govt Over UGX 500 Billion Unpaid Arrears

A group of former contractors working under the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have announced plans to sue the government over unpaid arrears amounting to UGX 500 billion. The contractors, who were engaged under the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), argue

March 1, 2025

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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

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MPs Sound Alarm As Prosecutors’ Understaffing Crisis Hits DPP

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about the severe understaffing at the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which is currently operating at just 38% of its required workforce. The situation has worsened following the retirement of 105 staff

March 1, 2025

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Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Spends Night At Luzira Prison Over Shs66m Debt

Troubled city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Ltd and Integrated Agritech (U) Ltd, Emmanuel Asiimwe, spent a night at Luzira Prison for deliberately refusing to pay an outstanding debt of Shs66m owed to Mutecontra Engineering & Contractors Ltd. Warrant of

February 28, 2025

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Big-hearted: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Donates Computers to Schools, Resource Center in Kazo District

The District Woman Member of Parliament for Kazo, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has once again demonstrated her commitment to education and digital empowerment by equipping schools and a community resource center with computers. During her latest visit, she delivered a set of computers

February 28, 2025

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Sickly Dr. Besigye, Lutale Formally Apply For Bail In Treason Case

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, have formally applied for bail as they remain in remand on treason-related charges. The two, alongside UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, were charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

February 28, 2025

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Tycoon Dr. Ben Mugasha In Tears As Court Declines To Award Him Shares Of The Missing Bemuga Forwarders Director

The Commercial Division of the High Court has denied an application to transfer 20% of shares belonging to a missing director of Bemuga Forwarders Limited to the company’s majority shareholder, Dr. Ben Mugasha. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe ruled in favor of removing

February 28, 2025

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Agnes Kainza Nzogi Appointed As ODPP’s First Permanent Secretary

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Ms. Agnes Kainza Nzogi as the first-ever Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Her appointment, made under Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, follows a request from Director of

February 28, 2025

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