Defunct Trade Chamber Official Implicated in NRM Rubaga Election Irregularities

Updated at 1225 EAT on Saturday 24th May 2025 LUBAGA – KAMPALA, UGANDA – A former official of the defunct Uganda National Chamber of Trade and Investment has been accused of illegally facilitating the voter register used in the controversial NRM Entrepreneur League elections in Rubaga Division, where violence erupted following the suspension of the…

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“Civilians Face Court Martial as UPDF Bill Passes, Museveni Hails ‘Victory for Discipline'”

By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has lauded Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, calling it a critical move that has averted what he termed a looming constitutional “collision” between the military, judiciary, and legislature. “There was going to be a serious problem,” Museveni said while…

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“From Spokesperson to Suspect: Twiine Charged in Alleged Plot to Kill President”

By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 Former Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) spokesperson, Detective Assistant Superintendent of Police (D/ASP) Twiine Mansio Charles, now finds himself on the other side of the law. In a stunning twist, Twiine was arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court alongside National Unity Platform (NUP) figure Noah Mutwe (real name…

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“Saleh Steps In: Rift Deepens Over Gen Muhoozi’s Controversial Tweets”

By Adam Bukenya | Friday, May 23, 2025 Tensions are escalating within Uganda’s military and political elite following rare public criticism by General Caleb Akandwanaho—commonly known as Salim Saleh—targeting the controversial social media activity of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the current Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni. Salim Saleh, a senior figure in the Uganda…

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Ligt Up Uganda for Jesus Crusade at Kololo Airstrip

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1727 EAT on Friday 23 May 2025 The conference according to Patience seeks to bring believers together in unified prayer woeship and strategy, paving way for Ugandan’s transformation into a new era of Spiritual growth and societal progress. “Conference chief convenor, Odrek Rwabogo, praised his wife and first…

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Indian plane makes emergency landing After Hailstorm Damage

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1402 EAT on Friday 23 May 2025 An Indian passenger jet that encountered a hailstorm mid-flight and left passengers terrified, made a safe landing, despite significant damage to the plane. The IndiGo plane was traveling from Indian capital New Delhi to Srinagar, the largest city in India-administered Kashmir on Wednesday a…

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Netanyahu Blasts Starmer, Accuses him of  Siding with Hamas

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 13013 EAT on Friday 23 May 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Canada  saying that they had “effectively said they want Hamas to remain in power”. He also accused Starmer, Emmanuel…

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