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Mao Demands Electoral Reforms After Kawempe North Turmoil

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has called for urgent electoral reforms in the wake of the chaos that marred the Kawempe North by-election. He described the events as a setback for democracy, highlighting weaknesses in the Electoral Commission, unresolved political tensions, and the

March 22, 2025

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UPC Tasks Govt Set To Up Well Equipped Rapid Response Unit To Handle Kiteezi Like Disasters

As the response team continues with the heavy work at Kiteezi Landfill, the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has asked the government to set up a Rapid Response Unit with background training and well-equipped to handle disasters of that magnitude. UPC argues that

August 14, 2024

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Govt Shuts Down Kiteezi Landfill After Tragic Collapse

Government is moving to decommission the Kiteezi landfill following its collapse and eventual death of over 23 persons. The Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Lillian Aber made this revelation while presenting a statement to the House chaired

August 14, 2024

Crime

Court Remands Elderly City Lawyer Matovu For Defrauding UGX 4 Billions

The State House Anti Corruption Unit alongside Uganda Police have arraigned Mr. Matovu John, an advocate with Ms Matovu & Matovu Advocates before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of theft by an agent and conspiracy to defraud govt of over UGX 4Billion.

August 14, 2024

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Scandal: MPs Ask Kagina To Renegotiate 691Bn Masaka-Mutukula Road Projects Citing Dubious Deals

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRÀ) led by Allen Kagina will have to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the reconstruction of Masaka-Mutukula Road and rehabilitation of several roads in Masaka District, Parliament has guided. The legislators want

August 9, 2024

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MPs Task Energy Ministry To Improve Access To Electricity In Rural Areas To Spur Agriculture –

Members of Parliament have called on government through ministry of energy and mineral resources to improve access to electricity in rural areas across the country to boost value-addition in the agriculture sector. They made the call while debating a report by the

August 9, 2024

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Exposed: How Col Dick Lutaaya, DPC Katwe Planned The Grabbing Of Land In Makindye,Used Brig Lukwaamu’s Office

The plan started way ago when COL Lutaaya acquired akibanja next to the late Bukenya’s home who also had a kibanja along Namasoole road in Makindye. Sheikh Bukenya had acquired that kibanja around 1990 and even registered it in Mengo under number

August 7, 2024

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MP Sseggona Begs Police To Intensify Operations To Curb Rampant Crime Rates In Wakiso

The Member of Parliament for Busiro East in Wakiso district, Medard Lubega Sseggona, has urged the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reinstate village police posts in the area to reduce the increasing criminal activities. MP Sseggona said the disbanded police posts that

August 6, 2024

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Why Is ICT PS Aminah Zawedde Is Being Fought Right, Left And Centre

Zawedde questioned how it could be possible that the new tyres had worn out in two weeks when the car had hardly covered 200 KM within that period. However, the most shocking part is that the minister wanted the ‘tyres’ in cash,

August 6, 2024

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ICT PS Dr.Zawedde Speaks Out On Vehicles Procurement Deal

Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has defended the procurement deal where more than Ugx900 was spent on purchasing two vehicles. According to a statement from the Ministry, two vehicles, and not one were

August 4, 2024

Crime

Heartless: Ex-Wife Torches UPDF Officer’s House,Kills One Year Son

As part of the ongoing investigation, police have arrested Adu Deborah, suspected of setting fire to the house of UPDF officer Martin Ikwaru 28, which resulted in the death of his one-year-old son. It is alleged that the 25-year-old Deborah is the

August 4, 2024

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