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Ugandan MPs, Diplomats & Academics Hail Imam Khomeini’s Contributions to Global Peace and Development

Nakawa, Kampala — The 36th death anniversary of the late Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was solemnly commemorated at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), drawing together diplomats, scholars, religious leaders, and students in a spirited call

June 4, 2025

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Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alleged Disruptive Actions in Uganda’s Parliament: An In-Depth Look

In a startling development within Uganda’s political landscape, whispers suggest a tumultuous turn orchestrated by Joel Ssenyonyi, the spirited Leader of the Opposition in Uganda’s parliament. Reports allege a deliberate strategy aimed at sowing discord and disrupting the proceedings within the legislative

March 13, 2024

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IGG Arrests Top 9 Govt Officials For Stealing 1.2 Bn

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has arrested nine officials from Bugiri District Local Government (DLG) and one from Madi Okollo DLG for allegedly causing a financial loss of UGX 1.2 billion to Bugiri district. This was confirmed by the IG on their

March 12, 2024

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MPs Task Govt To Fund Broke UBC To Acquire Modern Equipment

MPs back surplus funding to boost national broadcaster Hon. Tonny Ayoo presenting the ICT committee report that recommended additional funding to the national broadcaster An extensive report by the Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance (ICT) has swayed Members of

March 7, 2024

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‘Embracing Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism Will Make Case Backlog History’- President Museveni

President Museveni is wearing a smile towards the Judiciary for its decision to reorient its philosophy of administering justice from a colonial setting to a more African way of extending justice to the wanainchi. He says this is in line with the

March 5, 2024

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Last Good Bye: IGP Ochola’s Emotional Hand Over Speech As Gen Katsigazi Takes Over Police Command

The Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has today handed over the office of the Inspector General of Police to his Deputy Maj. Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi after the expiry of the Contract. The handover function was held at the Police headquarters

March 4, 2024

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Scandal: PM Nabbanja Tasked To Explain Post Bank’s Wendi App Fraud Allegations In PDM

Legislators have expressed discontent over the reported fraud surrounding disbursement of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM) to beneficiaries. MPs are primarily concerned with the Wendi Mobile Application used by Post Bank to transfer funds to beneficiaries, which is said to

March 4, 2024

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Speaker Among Denies Receiving Shs500m As Holiday Package

There has been a surge of allegations on social media platforms this week claiming that the Parliament of Uganda provided Speaker Anita Among with over Shs500m as a holiday package. Individuals behind these allegations also suggested that Speaker Among, who is also

February 25, 2024

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Gov’t Tables Bills To Merge Agencies & Departments

Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy. The Bills will amend existing laws that establish agencies in the sectors of trade, education, finance, internal affairs, water and environment, agriculture,

February 21, 2024

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Uganda’s First Lady Hails Tycoon Kiggundu Over World-class Nakivubo Stadium

Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, commended businessman Hamis Kiggundu for upgrading Nakivubo Stadium to align with contemporary requirements. Mrs Museveni who on Tuesday, February 20, paid a courtesy visit at the stadium premises in

February 21, 2024

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37th AU Ordinary Session: African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Tense Situation In DR Congo

Africa’s Heads of State have engaged in a closed-door sideline meeting in which they discussed the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mini-Summit precedes the official opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of

February 17, 2024

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