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Gov’t Begins Paying Shs24bn to Palm Oil Project-Affected Families

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has begun paying compensation to families affected by the National Oil…

Boda Rider Held for Allegedly Knocking Police Officer Clearing Museveni Convoy

Police in Mbarara City have arrested a 27-year-old boda boda rider accused of attempted murder after he allegedly knocked down…

Two Suspects Remanded Over Violent Illegal Eviction in Wakiso

Two men have been charged and remanded to prison over a string of violent land-related offences in Bukasa, Wakiso District,…

Gen. Muhoozi Evaluates New Fighter-Trainer Jet as UPDF Eyes Air Power Upgrade

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, visited the UPDF Entebbe Air Base today to inspect a demonstrator…

EC Clears Controversial Nakawa Nominations; Bwowe Cries Foul

The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a complaint filed by Peoples Front for Freedom candidate Ivan Bwowe, upholding the nomination…

Three Suspected Robbers Killed in Kyengera Security Operation

Three suspected criminals were shot dead on Monday morning during a joint security operation in Kaboja A, Kasenge Parish, Kyengera…

UPDF Trains 124 Engineers in Land Law to Curb Rising Disputes

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified efforts to strengthen the management of public land with the graduation of…

PWDs Say Gov’t Programmes Remain Out of Reach Despite Billions Spent

As Uganda prepares to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) tomorrow, disability rights groups are warning that…

Police Warn of Deadly Election Violence as 2026 Campaigns Heat Up

Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has raised the alarm over a surge in election-related violence as campaigns enter the…

UPDF Tests New Japanese Crop Technology to Boost Food Production

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has begun testing advanced agricultural technology developed by a Japanese expert as part of…