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Musician Fik Gaza Rearrested Over Wakiso Robbery Case

Popular Ugandan singer Shafiq Jjingo commonly known as Fik Gaza was re-arrested on Tuesday shortly after being granted bail by the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he had been facing robbery charges. The court had earlier released the artist on a cash

April 9, 2025

Crime

UPDF Kills Two ADF Rebels, Captures Commander in Kibale Forest

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have announced the lethal shooting of two suspected rebels linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and apprehended their commander within the Kibale Forest National Park in Kamwenge district. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, UPDF spokesperson, verified the incident during

December 14, 2023

Crime

Ugandan Street Kid Turned Notorious Murderer Gets 134 Jail Sentence

The High Court in Kampala has sentenced former street kid Musa Musasizi to a 134-year jail term for the murder of five women in Nakulabye and Kasubi suburbs of Kampala City within one month in 2021. His victims included his girlfriend, Mackline

December 14, 2023

Crime

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village,

December 14, 2023

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Speaker Among Assures Common Wealth Member Countries Enough Security For CSPOC

Uganda is fully prepared, secure and ready to host the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has told Heads of Mission and representatives of Commonwealth member countries in the country. “I

December 4, 2023

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UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit Sensitizes Fishermen Against Illegal Fishing Activities

The Fisheries Protection Unit has handed an assortment of impounded items to the fishing community of Wakiso at a function that was held at Gudda landing site in Entebbe. The items included boats, motorcycles and engines. Ms. Jackline Kankunda, the Entebbe Deputy

December 4, 2023

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Uganda To Benefit Alot From Non-Aligned Movement Summit & Third South Summit

The upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and Third South Summit, scheduled to take place between January 15-20, 2024, will incur a cost of sh53 billion for Uganda. John Mulimba, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the government’s readiness to host

December 2, 2023

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Gender Minister Amongi Explains NSSF Mid-Term Pension Access

To qualify for the National Social Security (NSSF) mid-term access, a member should have made contributions for 120 consecutive months, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi has clarified. Amongi was responding to a Report of the Committee on

December 1, 2023

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MPs Urge Govt To Reduce Tax On cooking Gas For Clean Environment

Members of Parliament have asked for a revision of the import tax on cooking gas if government is to succeed in combating deforestation and charcoal burning. Legislators said that currently, the cost of gas used in cooking is expensive and will continuously

December 1, 2023

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MPs Dump Mao’s Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judges

Parliament has passed the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023 rejecting government’s proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from 11 to 21. The House also rejected the amendment to increase the justices of the Court of Appeal from 15 to 56,

November 30, 2023

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Uganda To Benefit Alot From Non-Aligned Movement Summit & Third South Summit

November 30, 2023

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