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Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.
Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

Alarm as Defilement Hotspots Emerge: Mukono, Luweero Lead in...

A disturbing picture is emerging from Uganda’s latest crime data, with Mukono District and Luweero District flagged as the...

Kyagulanyi Rallies Buganda to Lead Uganda’s Liberation Struggle

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has called on the people of Buganda to take...

Mpigi Engineer Arraigned Over UGX 242M Fuel Theft in...

The Assistant District Engineer for Civil Works in Mpigi DistrictCharles Sitakange , was on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, arraigned...

SHACU Acts, Arrests Top Mpigi District Officials over Job...

In a decisive crackdown on corruption within Uganda’s local governments, Martine Ssejjemba (NUP), the LCV Chairman of Mpigi district...

MPIGI: One Dead, Six Injured in Fatal Crash at...

One person has died and six others left nursing injuries following a fatal crash that occurred yesterday May 25,...

Mpigi Residents Threaten to Protest over Black Spots

The residents believe that installing speed humps would significantly reduce the risk of accidents and save lives along Mpigi Road.

MPIGI: Man Burns Wife to Death Over Suspected Infidelity

The brutal murder of Aisha Kigongo at the hands of her husband Richard Nsubuga in Mpigi district is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence fueled by jealousy and suspicion. For instance, in June 2024, in Kayunga district, a 34-year-old man identified as Fred Ngobi grabbed a machete and cut off his wife’s hand, Fatuma Babirye, on allegations of infidelity.

Mpigi District Council Bans Child Hawking to Tackle School...

Mpigi District Council has passed a bylaw banning young kids from selling goods or food on the streets. This decision,...

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