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FARUK KIRUNDA: 2021 ELECTION MEDDLING: The cat is out of the bag!

The highlight of the 2021 elections in Uganda was not President Yoweri Museveni contesting again- after the lifting of the…

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Youth Activist Angella Namirembe Dies at 27 in Tragic Road Accident

Kampala — Angella Namirembe, a 27-year-old law student at Uganda Christian University (UCU) and youth activist, has died following a…

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Inspectorate of Government collaborates with Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition to strengthen corruption fight

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has initiated a collaboration with the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) to strengthen the fight against…

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MP Ssegona Dismisses Nyanzi’s Political Comments, Calls Him “Just a Kid”

Kampala — Busiro East Member of Parliament, Hon. Lubega Medard Ssegona, has openly dismissed political remarks made by political commentator…

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Stanbic Bank donation solves 90% of Rukoki hospital maternal services challenges

KASESE: A recent donation of maternal health equipment worth UGX44 million to Rukoki Health Centre IV in Kasese District by…

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Dr. Ayub Mukisa: Unless the cheap sale of Karamoja’s sorghum stops, hunger and misery will never end

To begin with, I would like to cite a recent District Integrity Promotion Forum held on 17 October 2025 in…

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Nabilatuk District Hosts Integrity Promotion Forum to Boost Service Delivery

To promote ethics and integrity in Nabilatuk District, the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC), in partnership with the Office of the…

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State House Comptroller cautions skilling hub SACCO leaders against misappropriating funds 

The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye has cautioned the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub SACCO leaders against misappropriating funds. “If…

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KAGENYI LUKKA: Why President Museveni Deserves Another Term in Office from 2026-31

As Uganda prepares for another critical election, it's essential to reflect on the achievements of President Yoweri Museveni's government over…

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The IPOD Conundrum; There is no need to apply and be admitted, all political parties with representation in Parliament are automatic members of IPOD

By Wadada Rogers  In May this year, the Parliament of Uganda amended and passed the Political Parties and Organization’s Act,…

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Youth Mental Health in the Spotlight : Students Voices and Policy Action in Times of Crisis

To commemorate this year’s World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Uganda (MHU), SOS Children’s Villages, and Ecobank jointly organized a…

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Stanbic Bank’s Ronald Makata Earns Triple Honours at the 2025 Uganda CFO Awards

Kampala, Uganda — October 17, 2025: Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Chief Finance and Value Management Officer, Ronald Makata, is the standout…

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DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: Cattle Restocking and Livelihoods Authority (CRLA): The institutional cure for poverty reduction

When President Yoweri Museveni recently endorsed a new framework for cattle compensation in Teso, he described it as “realistic, inclusive,…

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MATHIAS LUTWAMA AFRIKA: On Museveni’s strategic enterprise for modern Uganda 

If a nation is destined for success in industrial creation,you ought to be generous with both domestic and international investors.…

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President Museveni pledges stronger Uganda- Iran relations 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran across all…

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