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Pain As Diplomat Richard Kabonero’s Son ‘Bobby’ Dies Under Unclear Circumstances

The family of Ambassador Richard and Grace Kabonero is mourning the untimely death of their beloved son, Robert “Bobby” Kabonero, who passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. Bobby, 25, succumbed to complications following a self-inflicted wound at the

May 10, 2025

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Two Brothers Arrested In Alleged Intoxication Plot Of City Girl Martha Ahumuza At MezoNoir

Police in Kampala have arrested two men in connection with the suspected poisoning of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza Murari, who collapsed at Mezo Noir, a popular nightclub in Kololo. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, confirmed the arrest of Edward Mugabo, a cashier

March 21, 2025

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Angola To Mediate Peace Talks Between DRC, M23 Rebels

Angola has announced plans to facilitate direct negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group, with talks expected to take place in Luanda soon. This development follows a high-level meeting between Angolan President João Lourenço and

March 13, 2025

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Kenya Apologizes To CDF Gen.Kainerugaba Over The Standard Newspaper Controversy

The Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, His Excellency Joash Maangi, met with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe to formally extend Kenya’s apology over an offensive publication in The Standard

March 7, 2025

Crime

Scandal: Nakawa Division MSC,Banks Under Investigation Over Mismanagement Of UGX 1.6 Bn Emyooga Funds

The Nakawa Division Microfinance Support Center and various banks are under scrutiny for allegedly collaborating with certain individuals to embezzle UGX 1.6 billion from the Emyooga program. In October 2020, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development launched the first phase

March 5, 2025

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PAC’s Kivumbi, PSST Ggoobi Clash Over Gross Budget Indiscipline

A tense standoff unfolded on March 4, 2025, between Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi and Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as they debated concerns over financial mismanagement in government. The session, focused on reviewing the Auditor

March 5, 2025

Crime

How Wakiso Fraudster Tricked Court To Okay Fraudulent Withdrawal Of 689M From Tycoon Karekezi’s DFCU Account

Businessman Gerald Ngabirano, a resident of Nankuwade, Bulenga, Wakiso District, has been remanded after allegedly forging legal documents to unlawfully withdraw over Shs 689 million from a dfcu bank account belonging to another businessman, Stephen Karekezi. According to the State House Anti-Corruption

March 2, 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

Crime

Businessman,Cairo Bank Staff Jailed Over UGX200M Loan Fraud

A businessman and a former Cairo Bank credit officer have been sentenced to four years in prison and fined Shs 100 million each for their roles in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded Cairo Bank of Shs 200 million. The Buganda Road Court

February 24, 2025

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Court Sends Ingrid Turinawe, KCCA Deputy Lord Mayor & Others To Remand Over Protest

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has ordered the remand of five women on allegations of being a common nuisance. Among those remanded are Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, political activist Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, Shadiya Namubiru, and Phionah Kabayinza.

February 19, 2025

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Mbale District Officials Demand Accountability For Mismanaged Wetland Restoration Funds

Mbale District leaders have mounted pressure on Charles Wakubye, the District Environmental Officer, accusing him of misappropriating funds meant for implementing an environmental management program. The program was designed to provide alternative livelihoods for individuals who had been growing rice in the

February 17, 2025

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