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Mixed Reactions as UPDF Announces Arrest of Retired Gen Peter Elwelu in Soroti
Security forces have arrested retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City, according to a statement published on X by UPDF Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi. The announcement has drawn swift and divided responses online and across Teso,…
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BREAKING: Former Deputy CDF Peter Elwelu Arrested in Soroti, UPDF Confirms
KAMPALA – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the arrest of retired General Peter Elwelu, a former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), over alleged involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilise the Teso sub-region. Elwelu was reportedly…
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Amb. Nekesa donates land to build NRM district offices in Busia
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer, Amb. Barbara Nekesa Oundo, has donated land to the ruling party to construct offices in Busia district. Amb. Nekesa handed over a freehold land title measuring 0.111 ha to the NRM Secretary General, Rt Hon. Richard…
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Urban Ratib takes African entertainment influence to digital revolution as QR ambassador
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Smiling from ear to ear as he celebrates his latest achievement with QR Revolution, Urban Ratib cuts the image of a man whose influence goes beyond the entertainment industry. One by one, the name Urban Ratib has become familiar in the circles of Africa’s…
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South Sudan: Security Advisor Tut Gatluak, Upper Nile Governor Face Arrest Threat over Alleged $3M Election Fund Heist
By Watchdog Uganda correspondent JUBA — Questions are mounting over the political survival of South Sudan’s Security Advisor Tut Gatluak Manime and Upper Nile Caretaker Governor James Koang Chuol, following high-level allegations of clandestine political schemes and the…
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UPDF Begins Withdrawal of Bilateral Troops from Somalia
KAMPALA – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced the withdrawal of troops deployed in Somalia under bilateral arrangements with the Federal Government of Somalia, with the first group of soldiers already returning home. In a statement issued on Monday, November…
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Centenary Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Sports Development at Masaza Cup Final
KAMPALA, 2nd November 2026: Centenary Bank reiterated its support for sports development and community initiatives in Uganda following the successful conclusion of the 2026 Masaza Cup tournament, which saw the historic County of Kyaggwe emerge champions after defeating Gomba 1-0…
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NWSC to Restore Roads Affected by Greater Kampala Water Project
KAMPALA – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has assured residents in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area that roads and other infrastructure affected by ongoing water pipeline installation works will be restored, with reinstatement activities scheduled to…
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KCB Bank Pledges Stronger Support for Financial Literacy Under New National Strategy
Kampala | 2nd November, 2026- KCB Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial literacy and responsible financial practices as Uganda launches its Third Strategy for Financial Literacy (2026–2031), a five-year national roadmap aimed at equipping Ugandans with…
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Young creators find recognition and reward through Coca-Cola’s digital challenge
For many young Ugandans, content creation is a way to express their personalities, share experiences and connect with others. Coca-Cola’s Essawa Yona Kisoboka campaign is giving university students an opportunity to take that creativity further by providing a platform to…
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Police Hunt Suspect After Casual Labourer Is Found Murdered in Ibanda
IBANDA – Police in Ibanda District have launched a manhunt for a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering a casual labourer whose naked body was discovered lying by the roadside in Kicuzi Sub-County. The suspect, identified as Agaba Alex, a resident of Kakyindo Cell, Irimya…
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Dr.Ayub Mukisa: Why Uganda’s Development Partners Must Reduce Spending on Software Activities
As the Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis at the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC), we ground our argument in a statement made by a government official in Nabilatuk District during a District Integrity Promotion Forum. The official stated, “You…
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ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE BY POWER? Rethinking the Making of Political Leadership in Africa
Introduction: The question behind the question Are political leaders born with exceptional qualities, or are they made by the systems that give them access to power? The familiar debate between nature and nurture becomes especially important in Africa, where political leadership…
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EACOP Hands Over Sanitation Facilities and Sports Equipment to Kabonera Community
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., the company spearheading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, has today opened new and sanitation facilities to Kabonera Community in Kabonera Village, Kyotera District with the aim of improving public health,…
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KAGENYI LUKKA: This is How PLU’s Baraza Drives Have Overshadowed Opposition Political Parties
For a long time, Uganda’s political landscape has been defined by noise, not substance. Opposition political parties, particularly those headquartered in Makerere-Kavule and other small offices, mastered the art of drama, sloganeering, and street confrontation, but failed at the…
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BLOOD AND IRON! Chinese Investor Scummed in Namayingo Multi-Billion Gold Fraud Appeals to Museveni, Col Nakalema as Fraudsters Return For More
COCO Mining Uganda Ltd says its investment in a gold mining project on Sigulu Island is under threat following alleged fraud, intimidation and fresh demands for millions of dollars by two individuals it accuses of frustrating its operations. A Chinese investment company involved…
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Minister Babalanda Urges Jinja City Community to Improve Hygiene and Sanitation
JINJA CITY– The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has led residents of Jinja City in the National Cleaning Exercise, calling on communities to embrace a culture of cleanliness and make proper hygiene…
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Ugandan Comedian Kapere Dies in Buddo
KAMPALA – Popular Ugandan comedian Yokana Mbuuse, widely known by his stage name Kapere Lufotose, has died. He passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2026, at a medical facility in Buddo, Wakiso District. News of his death first emerged on social media before local media outlets,…
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Balaam Barugahara Likens Himself to John the Baptist After Securing Continental Award
Nairobi/Kampala – Uganda’s Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has framed his recent continental recognition through biblical humility, drawing parallels between his leadership journey and that of John the Baptist. Writing on X following the…
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FAHIM MUYINGO: African Youth Day 2026: Reflecting, Reimagining and Repositioning The African Youth Charter- A Call to Action for a More Empowered African Generation
Every 1st of November, Africa celebrates African Youth Day, a moment to recognise the energy, creativity, resilience and immense potential of its young population. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in advancing youth development, acknowledge the…