February 17, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, and Ingrid Turinawe, have been arrested at Arua Park in a ‘Free Besigye’ protest.

Kampala’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, and political figures including Ingrid Turinawe were arrested at Arua Park during a protest advocating for the freedom of Besigye and other political detainees. These events highlight the ongoing challenges activists face in Uganda, where political expression is often met with resistance. Detained at Kampala Central Police Station, their […]

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Besigye Rushed to Private Bugolobi Clinic in ‘Unstable’ Condition

Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been transferred from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to The Clinic at Village Mall Bugolobi, owned by Dr. Kanyerezi Nandaula Mutema, amid growing concerns over his deteriorating health. Besigye, who is jailed on charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and treachery, appeared before Buganda Road Court on Friday

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Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo shatters half-marathon world record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo scripted history on Sunday (Feb 16) by becoming the first person to break the 57-minute barrier for the half-marathon, setting a remarkable new world record of 56 minutes and 42 seconds in Barcelona. The 24-year-old, a two-time world cross-country champion, reclaimed the half-marathon record by slicing 48 seconds off the previous mark

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Mrs Museveni Urges Schools to Harness Potentials of Competence-Based Curriculum

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has highlighted the importance of a competence-based curriculum, emphasising its role in fostering skills that extend beyond traditional academic achievement. Speaking at the commissioning of new infrastructure projects at Ruhama Secondary School in Ntungamo District, Mrs Museveni urged communities to leverage their creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness to

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Over 1.6million Ugandans benefitting directly from tourism sector, says Minister Butime

The tourism sector continues to be a major driver of employment and economic growth in Uganda, benefiting more than 1.6 million people, according to Tom Butime, the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the National Hospitality Skills Competition at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training

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AU declares 2025 year of justice, preparation for Africans

The African Union (AU) has declared 2025 as the “Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” marking a major step in the institutionalization of reparatory justice and racial healing across the continent. This year’s theme underscores the AU’s commitment to advancing discussions and concrete actions toward reparations for historical injustices,

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UPDF launches inaugural CDF inter-forces drills competition

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces has  launched the first-ever Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Forces Drill Competition at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo. The event, now part of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) annual calendar, aims to enhance discipline, teamwork, and professionalism within the forces. Presiding over the launch, the Deputy CDF Lt Gen

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KCCA Secures 230 Hectares in Mpigi for Modern Waste Management Facility

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially acquired 230 hectares of land in Buyala, Mpigi District, for the construction of a state-of-the-art waste management facility, marking a major step in addressing the city’s waste crisis. The land acquisition contract was signed on Friday between KCCA and landowner David Derrick Luwaga , witnessed by his legal

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Muhoozi Demands Apology Over Supreme Court Ruling on Military Trials

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has demanded a formal apology from the Supreme Court over its ruling barring military courts from trying civilians, warning of unspecified consequences if it is not issued. “I want a written apology from the Supreme Court, for the judgement they made against UPDF and Uganda. If I don’t get that apology quickly

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