- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Gov’t Lowers Senior Grant Age to 65
The government has announced major reforms aimed at expanding access to social protection programmes for older persons, including lowering the eligibility age for the Senior Citizens Grant (SAGE) from 80…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Gov’t Targets Youth and Women for Local Government Jobs
The Ministry of Local Government has urged district and city authorities to fully enforce the government’s 15% procurement reservation scheme, saying public procurement must deliberately be used to fight unemployment…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Man Dies During Electricity Vandalism in Mukono
A man has died after becoming trapped while attempting to vandalise a high-voltage power transmission tower in Nakapinyi Village, Kasenge Parish, Nama Subcounty, Mukono District. Police say the incident occurred…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Trailer Truck Catches Fire on Clock Tower Flyover
Police at Katwe are investigating a fire that engulfed a trailer truck on the Clock Tower Flyover in Kampala on Thursday morning. The truck, registered UBG 431P / UBG 168P…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda’s Shamirah Nabadda Crowned CAF Women’s Referee of Year in Rabat
Ugandan FIFA referee Shamirah Nabadda added another major accolade to her growing legacy after being named the 2025 CAF Women’s Referee of the Year at the CAF Awards ceremony held…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Makindye Court Sends Nasser Road Counterfeit Suspect to Prison
A man suspected of producing counterfeit Numa packaging materials has been charged with trademark infringement and remanded to Luzira Prison until December 8, following his appearance before the Makindye Utility…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Mafabi Vows to Settle Acholi Compensation Claims After Decades of Delay
Opposition presidential contender Nathan Nandala Mafabi has placed Acholi compensation at the centre of his campaign message, telling voters in Gulu District that an FDC-led government would prioritise restoring the…
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- November 20, 2025
- John William Ogenda
US Health Defence Chief Visits UPDF Hospital
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital has hosted a high-level delegation from the United States, reaffirming decades of military medical cooperation between the two countries. The U.S.…
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- November 19, 2025
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Amama Mbabazi urges Ugandans to defend liberation gains
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MoDVA) and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary at the MoDVA/UPDF Joint Staff Headquarters in…
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- November 19, 2025
- wandreh2014@gmail.com
Atwine Disqualified, Accuses Minister Rwamirama of Orchestrating UNEB Sabotage
The Electoral Commission has disqualified Mr King James Atwine Nkizimagar, an independent candidate for the Isingiro North parliamentary seat, triggering a storm of accusations over alleged political interference and irregularities…
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