Gomba accident claims six, three injured
KAMPALA: At least six people have died and three others sustained injuries following a grisly road crash that occurred early Saturday morning along the Maddu–Ssembabule Road in Gomba District. According...
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Makerere campuser found dead in her room
A somber mood has engulfed Makerere University following the sudden death of a female student whose body was discovered in her room on Saturday morning. The deceased has been identified...
Kenya issues alert over hantavirus outbreak
NAIROBI, May 8 (Xinhua) — Kenyan authorities on Friday issued a public health advisory following a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The Ministry of Health confirmed that...
South Africa rejects xenophobic accusations, calls for dialogue on migration
JOHANNESBURG, May 9 (Xinhua) — South Africa on Friday rejected accusations that the country is xenophobic, describing recent incidents involving foreign nationals as isolated, while reaffirming its openness to diplomatic...
Tycoon Luzzi takes on SMS company over delayed payments
Businessman and politician Abraham Luzzi has dragged SMS Construction Company into a payment dispute over alleged unpaid debts running into millions of shillings. Luzzi accuses the company of failing to...
Bank of Uganda Robbery: Two suspects netted
KAMPALA — Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda that occurred on May 4, 2026. According to Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke,...
Kapchorwa PDM thieves remanded
KAPCHORWA — The chairperson and secretary of Tegeres West Division SACCO in Kapchorwa District have been charged before court over the alleged theft of money meant for beneficiaries under the...
Vision Group gets new Editor-in-chief
KAMPALA — Vision Vision Group has appointed Sidney Miria Babanga as its new Editor-in-Chief, replacing Barbara Kaija who is set to retire at the end of June 2026 after more...
NRM fires five district chairpersons for contesting against party flagbearers
Kampala, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended five district chairpersons for contesting as independent candidates against official party flag bearers, in a move aimed...
Government infighting exposes deeper crisis in Uganda’s power distribution transition
KAMPALA — Emerging tensions within government over the management of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have exposed deeper structural challenges in the country’s power sector, raising concerns about stability...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Afrigo Band Musician Matovu Moses
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Afrigo Band musician Matovu Moses killed in suspected attack
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Bunyangabu district officials remanded over abuse of office
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Museveni assures CAF of Uganda’s readiness to co-host AFCON 2027
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Housing expo to promote cheaper, sustainable homes – Namuganza
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SHACU Nails Lira Officials Over Land, are sentenced
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Xi says BRICS world’s most influential platform for emerging markets cooperation
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BRICS opens up new possibilities for more dynamic Global South
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Alleged 785kg gold theft probe leads to Shs8m bribery case
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Security company director charged over alleged mineral fraud
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Ugandan MP escapes death in deadly land dispute.
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WASTAGE: MPs to pocket sh2.7m per day for sports
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Asst. Engineer remanded in Mpigi Fuel theft
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New Bill wants bars opened at 5-10pm
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KCCA land board boss Balondemu rearrested over allegedly defrauding Shs2.2bn from Americans
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Government and Nyege Nyege organisers hold first joint planning meeting
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Suzan Muhwezi Vs Govt: Who owns AGOA?
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Police hunt senior Kyambogo lecturer over aggravated defilement
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Chief magistrate, prosecutor granted bail in corruption case
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Karimojong woman beats man into coma over asking for sex
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Ministry of works, police conduct bus compliance crackdown at Kisenyi terminal
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AIDS Commission in disarray as minister cancels job interviews with nepotism claims flying high
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Businessman remanded over Shs2.2b fertilizer fraud
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Uganda at a Crossroads: The 1986 Revolution in Reverse
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Kenyan national killed in Kabale accident en-route to Rwanda
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Police net two soldiers in foiled Kawempe mobile money robbery
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How mission to rob sh2.4b from NRM boss was executed
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Cargo vessel hijacked off Somalia as piracy threat rises: UKMTO
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Black Monday: One killed, property worth billions destroyed in city fire
Politics
NRM’s Nabayiga sets service delivery, creation of economic opportunities as key priorities for Kalangala
KALANGALA: As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) heads into the Kalangala District Woman MP by-election, the party’s candidate, Idah Nabayiga, has outlined a comprehensive development agenda aimed at addressing the...
