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Corruption Scandal Rocks Turkish Firm Behind Uganda’s SGR, Executives Jailed As Shs 11 Trillion Deal Hangs In Balance

The Turkish company which was awarded a massive $3 billion (approx. Shs 11 trillion) contract to construct Uganda’s long-awaited Malaba–Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is now at the center of a major corruption scandal back home, following the arrest of its top

June 21, 2025

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Line Voting is Chaos — Lwengo Youth Boss Calls for Structural Reforms in NRM, Cites Leadership Overlaps & Electoral Confusion

Lwengo; A youth leader in Lwengo District has added his voice to growing calls for structural reforms within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), citing internal disorganisation, lack of candidate vetting, and the overlapping of political offices among party leaders as factors undermining

May 3, 2025

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Volunteer Uganda Tightens Noose on Lwengo CAO ‘Nathan Lujumwa’ as Court Hands Case to DPP

The Chief Magistrate of Masaka has handed over the private prosecution case against Lwengo District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Nathan Lujumwa, to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) — but with a firm warning that justice must not be derailed. In

April 26, 2025

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OPINION: Ministers in NRM’s CEC: A Conflict of Priorities That Weakens the Party

By: Kalema Fred Pax Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with a District chairperson who shared his frustrations about service delivery. He revealed that he had spent three months trying to meet the Minister of Local Government to discuss critical issues affecting

April 25, 2025

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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Disowns Deepfake Scam Video, Warns Public Against AI-Driven Fraud

KAMPALA — Prominent Ugandan businessman and property mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a stern public warning following the circulation of a manipulated deepfake video falsely portraying him endorsing a dubious online financial platform. The fraudulent video, allegedly generated using advanced Deepfake

April 9, 2025

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‘Tools of Prosperity’: Central Youth MP Hopeful Begira Urges Young People to Lead Uganda’s Farming Revolution

Lwengo, Uganda – As Uganda intensifies efforts to empower its youth and modernise agriculture, aspiring Central Youth MP Hon. Begira Samuel has stepped into the spotlight with a renewed call to action, aligning his mission with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision

April 9, 2025

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TOP STORY! KCCA Passes Landmark Resolution Backing Investors, Snubs Lukwago’s Anti-Development Agenda

Kampala, Uganda – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has resolved that the Authority should allow able local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade the city’s drainage systems to combat Kampala’s persistent flooding crisis. This landmark decision was reached during a heated

April 5, 2025

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Hon. Muheesi Extends Eid Mubarak Wishes, Calls for Unity and Economic Empowerment

Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has extended warm Eid Mubarak wishes to the Muslim community, urging them to uphold the values of unity, discipline, and economic empowerment beyond Ramadan. “May all our devotion and prayers be accepted and

March 30, 2025

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Big Push! EAMV Backs Kabaka Birthday Run with UGX 10M to Tackle HIV/AIDS

East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has reaffirmed its commitment to public health by contributing UGX 10 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS through the Buganda Kingdom’s annual Kabaka Birthday Run. The cheque handover took place at Bulange, Mengo, in a moment

March 28, 2025

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Call for Palestinian Solidarity Dominates Quds Day at Kampala University

International Quds Day was marked at Kampala University, Ggaba, in an event organized by the Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in cooperation with the university’s management. The event attracted high-level dignitaries, including Dr. Waldah M. Rajab

March 27, 2025