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    Panic at Uganda Human Rights Commission as IGG Kicks off Probe into Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Office

    KAMPALA — Panic and uncertainty have gripped the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) following the launch of a formal investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) into allegations of maladministration, corruption and abuse of office within the institution. In a letter dated March 25, 2026,...

    Theft, Assault, and Domestic Violence Decline as Crime Falls 10.2%

    Uganda’s overall crime rate fell by 10.2% in 2025, with 196,405 cases reported compared to 218,715 in 2024, according to the Uganda Police Force’s Annual Crime Report 2025. Of these, 79,291 cases were brought to court, resulting in 24,899 convictions, 31,732 people sentenced, while...
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    Police Officer,Two Civilians Dead As Cyclone Ravages Kalangala

    A powerful hailstorm struck Bugala Island in Kalangala District early Saturday morning, leaving three...

    Uganda Comes Under Global Scrutiny As Billionaire’s Daughter Oswal Exposes Stinking Corruption Affecting Foreign Direct Investment

    The investment climate in East Africa is under increasing scrutiny as concerns about governance...

    Minister Balaam Calls For Forensic Probe Into Muvawala’s Abduction

    The State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, has urged security agencies to conduct a...

    Sheena Ruparelia: The Invisible Architect of Ruparelia Group Growth, Expansion and Dominance for Years

    Sheena Ruparelia, the daughter of Ugandan Billionaire Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has emerged as a...

    Trespass: UETCL Ordered To Pay 200M For Illegally Installing High Voltage Power Lines In Private Land

    The High Court has ruled against the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) for...

    Dr Besigye To Appear In court After Public Uproar

     Dr Kiiza Besigye will appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025...

    Minister Sam Mayanja Under Fire For Inciting Illegal Encroachment As NFA Reaffirms Its Commitment To Protecting Uganda’s Forests

    The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has condemned recent remarks by Hon. Sam Mayanja, State...

    Minister Janet Museveni Bans Publication Of UNEB Results in Newspapers, Notice Boards

    The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has banned the public display of...

    Euro Gold Refinery Sues NTV, Monitor Journalists Over Fraud Allegations

    Euro Gold Refinery has taken legal action against Monitor Publications, NTV Uganda, and journalists...

    Michael Atingi-Ego Appointed As BoU Governor; Prof Augustus Nuwagaba Named Deputy Governor

    In a significant leadership transition, Michael Atingi-Ego has been appointed as the new Governor...

    Fare Thee Well: Former ISO Boss Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka Laid To Rest In Kalaki District

    Thousands of mourners, including top government officials, military officers, and local leaders, gathered in...

    Nicholas Opiyo Quits Chapter Four As Executive Director

    Prominent human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo has officially stepped down as the Executive Director...

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    Panic at Uganda Human Rights Commission as IGG Kicks off Probe into Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Office

    KAMPALA — Panic and uncertainty have gripped the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) following...

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    Uganda’s overall crime rate fell by 10.2% in 2025, with 196,405 cases reported compared...

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