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Two Men Arraigned on Seven Charges, Remanded Over Shs35 Million Property Destruction
A long-running land dispute in Mukono District has escalated into a major criminal case after two men were arraigned before the Mukono Grade One Magistrate's Court on allegations of destroying crops, demolishing houses, stealing property worth millio...

NRM launches nationwide village chairperson elections, Namyalo leads mobilisation drive
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially commenced the registration of candidates for village chairperson elections across all sub-counties, in a bid to identify competent and eligible residents to lead their communities.
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Mixed Turnout as Voter Registration Begins for Village Chairpersons and Women’s Councils in Mukono
The nationwide registration of residents eligible to participate in the upcoming elections for village chairpersons and women’s councils officially commenced today, with the exercise scheduled to run for five days.
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Government and ITMS contractor agree to sort out number plates delays
KYAMBOGO, Uganda – The Minister for Transport and Roads, Fred Byamukama, has asked for calm and patience from motorists as government and Intelliegent Transport Monitoring System the contactor on digital number plates continue to engage to rectify a...

Rotary Club Sonde Launches Road Safety Training Drive for Boda-Boda Riders and Pupils.
In a sobering reminder of the dangers on Uganda’s roads, official statistics reveal that 12,084 people were involved in road accidents over the past year, resulting in 5,383 injuries and a tragic death toll of 2,525.
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Of those who lost their lives...

Government and ITMS contractor agree to sort out number plates delays
KYAMBOGO, Uganda – The Minister for Transport and Roads, Fred Byamukama, has asked for calm and patience from motorists as government and Intelliegent Transport Monitoring System the contactor on digital number plates continue to engage to rectify a...

UCU Vice Chancellor Calls for Urgent Action on Boy-Child Education Amid Persistent Gender Gap at 27th Graduation
Uganda Christian University (UCU) Vice Chancellor Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi has urged the university’s Chancellor, council, and stakeholders to treat the education of the boy child as a matter of national urgency, citing a widening gender disparity in ...

Prof. Aaron Mushengyezi Calls for Urgent Regulation of Social Media to Protect Uganda’s Youth
Leaders at Uganda Christian University (UCU) have raised alarm over the unchecked influx of foreign cultural values and potentially harmful content on social media platforms, warning that they are eroding the moral fabric of Ugandan society and end...

Allowance Increases Ahead of Local Chairperson Elections
Kampala’s Local Council Chairperson elections focus on salary increases and new administrative requirements.
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City Traders Affected By Floods Demand Compensation
Kampala traders, affected by floods, demand 20 billion shillings in compensation pledged by the government but not yet received.
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Kyaggwe Names New Technical Team Ahead of 2026 Masaza Cup
As the Masaza Cup draws closer, Kyaggwe County has officially unveiled a new technical tea...

Rockboom Expands Rugby Partnership, Brings Krystal Water Onboard as Official Hydration Partner for 2026 Season
Rockboom, Uganda's leading energy drink and the official energy partner of the Uganda Rugby Union, h...

Ivory Coast Powers Into AFCON Quarter-Finals
The Ivory Coast Elephants delivered a decisive statement, outclassing Burkina Faso with a commanding...
Politics

NRM launches nationwide village chairperson elections, Namyalo leads mobilisation drive
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially commenced the registration of candidates for village chairperson elections across all sub-counties, in a bid to identify competent an...

Mixed Turnout as Voter Registration Begins for Village Chairpersons and Women’s Councils in Mukono
The nationwide registration of residents eligible to participate in the upcoming elections for village chairpersons and women’s councils officially commenced today, with the exercise scheduled to run ...

Allowance Increases Ahead of Local Chairperson Elections
Kampala’s Local Council Chairperson elections focus on salary increases and new administrative requirements.
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NRM Calls for New Applicants for EALA Vacant Seats
The election of Hon Denis Namara and Hon James Kakozze to the 12th Parliament of Uganda left their EALA seats vacant, prompting NRM members to contest for the positions.
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Following the election...

Composition of Busia Municipality Executive Committee Fails Again
The election of members to the Busia Municipal Executive Committee remains at a standstill after councillors rejected Mayor Sadik Amin Agele's proposed appointments.
Mayor Agele has maintained that h...

Touch Mafabi, Lose Your Teeth,Diffe Shoots Down Coup Rumors, Declares Total Loyalty to Mafabi
SIRONKO, UGANDA – In a dramatic move to quash swirling political rumors, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairman of Sironko Town Council, Hajji Abdallah Diffe, has come out forcefully to deny ...

Sectoral Committees inaugurated To Reinforce Apprenticeships Training
In a move to strengthen skills development, youth employability, and a workforce that is responsive to the needs of Uganda’s growing economy, the Ministry of Gender  Labour and Social Development (MGL...

Energo Project given Eight months to Complete Mityana-Mubende Road
The Minister of Works and transport, Fred Byamukama, has given Energo Project, the company working on the Mityana–Mubende road, an ultimatum of just 8 months to complete the road.
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