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Uganda Railways Pushes for UGX 500M in Annual Repairs to Ease Road Burden

The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has renewed calls for government support, proposing an annual allocation of at least UGX 500 million to repair and maintain the country’s dilapidated railway network.…

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UPDF Officers Under AUSSOM Complete Human Security Planning Training in Somalia

A group of thirteen officers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), currently deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have successfully concluded a week-long…

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Vuvuzelas, Fireworks, and Umbrellas Banned Ahead of Uganda vs Guinea Clash at Namboole

As the excitement builds for Uganda’s much-anticipated face-off with Guinea in the ongoing CHAN 2024 tournament, the Uganda Police Force has announced a strict ban on vuvuzelas, fireworks, and several…

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Gov’t Waste Strategy Targets Sector Reform, Resource Recovery

Uganda is nearing completion of a comprehensive National Waste Management Policy that seeks to turn waste into a valuable resource while addressing persistent challenges in the sector, according to the…

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Minister Magezi Urges Citizens to Take Lead in Waste Management

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magezi, has called on Ugandans to take greater responsibility in managing waste, stressing that the success of the proposed National Waste Management Policy…

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Sandra Teta Held Over Alleged Assault on Singer Weasel in Munyonyo

Police at Kabalagala are holding Sandra Teta in connection with a suspected case of unlawful wounding involving her alleged husband, popular musician Douglas Mayanja, also known as Weasel. According to…

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Presidential Aspirants to Begin Picking Nomination Forms on August 11 – EC

While the nomination of presidential candidates will take place on September 23 and 24, the Electoral Commission (EC) has designated Monday, August 11, 2025, as the official start date for…

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UPC Urges Calm Ahead of Party Primaries, Warns Against Indiscipline

“We call for calmness in areas where primaries are going to be held,” Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) spokesperson Arach Oyat Sharon has appealed, urging party members and supporters to exercise…

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Kenyan High Court to Hear Besigye’s Illegal Extradition Petition

The Kenyan High Court has scheduled a crucial hearing in a constitutional petition filed by Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Hajji Obeid Lutale, challenging their arrest…

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DPP Blocks Bail for Besigye and Lutale, Citing 180-Day Constitutional Rule

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has objected to the bail application of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, arguing that the two have not yet…

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