President Museveni Criticizes Balaalo for Arrogance, Lack of Patriotisim

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1051 EAT on Tuesday 8 July 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned what he described as the disorderly conduct and perceived arrogance of Balaalo pastoralists operating in northern, north-western, and eastern Uganda. He said their actions have fueled growing resentment and hostility among local communities. In a…

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Uganda Hosts U.S Tour Operators in Renewed Bid to Boost Tourism

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1620 EAT on Monday 7 July 2025 In a joint effort to promote Uganda as a premier travel destination, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the Ugandan Embassy in Washington are hosting a delegation of U.S. tour operators on a week-long familiarization tour across the country. This initiative…

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Brazil’s Lula Accuses Israel of ‘Genocide’ in Gaza at BRICS Forum

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2034 EAT on Sunday 6 July 2025 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on the international community to take urgent action to stop what he described as an Israeli “genocide” in Gaza, as leaders from 11 emerging BRICS nations gathered in Rio de Janeiro. “We…

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Court Orders Government to Release Vehical Tracking Project Contracts

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2231 EAT on Saturday  5 July 2025 The government has been ordered to present in court key documents related to the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), a nationwide vehicle tracking project being executed by Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security. Justice Boniface Wamala issued…

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