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Uganda now has 100 psychiatrists, a milestone health experts say could help improve mental health service delivery in the country. Uganda Association of Psychiatrists (UAP) president Dr Emmanuel...
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The Ugandan government has issued a stern warning to citizens against crossing into Kenya to participate in political or electoral activities ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections. The...
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Uganda will celebrate its 64th Independence Day on October 9, 2026, with a largely virtual ceremony, as the country marks 64 years since gaining independence from British colonial rule. This...
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Uganda marks 64 years of independence on October 9, 2026. But beyond the parades, speeches and celebrations, what should Ugandans be reflecting on? The country has made progress in...
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Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka has defended the government's decision to increase fuel excise duty by Shs200 per litre, saying authorities were fully aware that the measure would contribute to...
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Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka has urged Ugandans to cut down on unnecessary travel and adopt fuel-saving measures as the country grapples with rising fuel prices. Speaking on the situation...
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VIDEO: Buzaaya County MP Mugabi Muzaale Martin Kisule has questioned investment deals where the government provides most of the capital but receives a small share of ownership. Speaking in...
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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has urged Ugandans not to panic over the continued depreciation of the shilling, which has fallen beyond the Shs4,000 mark against the US dollar. Commercial banks are...
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Kampala International University (KIU) has started enforcing a new dress code that prohibits students and staff from wearing miniskirts, sagging trousers and casual footwear such as Crocs and...
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Masaka High Court has granted bail to four National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, including Robert Kyagulanyi’s bodyguard Edward Ssebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, after more than a year on remand...
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The Government has allocated nearly sh90 billion to establish Iganga University, formerly known as Busoga University, as a new public university serving the Busoga sub-region. Cabinet approved...
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Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has retained Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki as prime minister of Tooro Kingdom for another six months. Rwomiire also served as prime minister under the late...
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it has no State Attorneys in 38 districts across Uganda, forcing the transfer of some criminal case files to neighbouring districts and...
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The High Court in Kampala has struck out 97 affidavits filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya in his petition challenging the election of Kampala Central MP...
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Aduku Secondary School Headteacher Odama Ajjo Jachonia in Kwania District says he is not afraid of being arrested by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, questioning the authority behind...
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“You don’t need to stay in church throughout the night, praying for a miracle. You have to work hard and then pray that God blesses the works of your hands.” Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga...
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Two Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) enforcement officers have been remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of rape and cyber harassment involving a first-year university student. Ismail...
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At least three people have been killed after a trailer lost control and rammed into three vehicles at Kabwohe Stage in Sheema Municipality. The accident involved trailer registration number UA...
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The government’s decision to introduce mandatory patriotism and ideology training for all Senior Six students in their post-examination vacations, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in...
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