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Court Sentences Two to Death, Seven to Life Over Susan Magara Murder

Court
The kidnappers held her captive for nearly three weeks, demanding up to $1 million before accepting about $200,000 (approximately UGX 700 million). During her captivity, they cut off two of her fingers and sent them alongside a video of her pleading for help to pressure her family into paying the ransom.

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.
Business

PACEID Launches Uganda Connect International Buyers Week To Drive...

"The prosperity of any nation begins with markets. Uganda Connect International Buyers Week is our deliberate strategy to bring verified international buyers to Uganda, allowing them to experience our products, meet our producers, and build a long-term commercial relationship. We are moving away from speculative trade towards demand that creates sustainable jobs, attracts investment and grows household income,” Rwabwogo said.
Business

Uganda Moves to Narrow Trade Gap with Japan Ahead...

Uganda has renewed efforts to narrow its widening trade imbalance with Japan by promoting its export potential and investment...
Business

Global Economy Set for Steady Growth in 2026 —...

Bank of Uganda (BoU) Deputy Governor Prof Augustus Nuwagaba has said that the global economy is heading into an...
Security

Museveni Directs Prison, Police to Build Institutional Houses for...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the top leadership of the Uganda Police Force and Prison Services to embark...
International

UAE Pledges $4.5Bn towards Renewable Energy in Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5Bn towards starting a pipeline of renewable energy to help in dealing...

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