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Uganda to Receive $2 Billion in New World Bank Funding — Goobi

Uganda is set to receive over $2 billion in new concessional financing from the World Bank over the next three financial years to support major national development projects, the Permanent…

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A Friend of Uganda’: Lawmakers Honor Raila Odinga’s Legacy

Ugandan lawmakers have paid tribute to the late former Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga, lauding his Pan Africanism spirit and his enduring influence on democracy across Africa. Odinga, who…

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Democratic Front to Cover Nomination Fees for Parliamentary Aspirants

The Democratic Front (DF), a political party led by Mathias Mpuuga, has announced that it will cover the nomination fees for all its parliamentary and local government candidates ahead of…

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Uganda, Indonesia Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Trade, Minerals, and Education

Uganda, Indonesia Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Trade, Minerals, and Education Uganda and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation following a meeting between Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, Minister…

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Ssenyonyi Condemns Security Bias, Mao Demands Evidence in Election Law Abuse Claims

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has condemned what he described as the continued and blatant violation of electoral laws by members of Uganda’s security forces,…

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Uganda Embassy Clarifies: Abbey Mwesigwa Is Not Ugandan

 Uganda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zaake W. Kibedi, has dismissed claims that a man identified as “Abbey Mwesigwa” in a recent BBC investigation into human trafficking is…

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NUP Picks Florence Asio To Face Anita Among for Bukedea Woman MP Seat After Rival Disqualifications

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially announced Florence Asio as its flag-bearer for the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2026 general election, replacing Mercy Marion Alupo.…

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Kenyan Businesswoman Charged in $255,000 Gold Scam

A Kenyan national has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with defrauding an American investor of over USD 255,000 (approximately UGX 950 million) in a fake gold export…

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FDC’s Fungaroo Says NRM Still Counting Gaps, Not Gains, in Northern Uganda

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Vice President for Northern Uganda, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo, has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of repeatedly making unfulfilled promises to the…

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Ruto Hails Raila Odinga as a Pillar of Kenya’s Democracy

President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a guiding light in Kenya’s political journey and a steadfast champion…

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