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NUP Accuses Government of Intimidating LCI Candidates to Contest on Party Ticket

“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.

Gov’t Announces UGX 100 Million Prize for Sauti Ya Uganda Anthem Competition

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The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.

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Court Grants Bail to Muwanga Kivumbi, Defers Six Co-Accused...

Kivumbi, the former Butambala County MP, and his co-accused are facing terrorism-related charges stemming from arrests made between January 2nd and 14th, 2026, in Butambala district. Their arrest followed a security operation at Kivumbi’s home during which more than seven people were reportedly shot dead.

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Govt to Clear Road Contractors’ Arrears, Orders Resumption of...

Speaking about the condition of the Mityana–Mubende Road, the minister said the government could have spent less money on the project if engineers had raised concerns about the road’s deteriorating state earlier.

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Uganda Becomes First East African Nation to Join Invictus...

"This milestone reflects our shared commitment to wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women who have sacrificed greatly in service to our nation," Kiwanuka said.

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI BACKS SINGLE EAST AFRICAN AFCON VISA, PLEDGES...

Uganda will co-host the 2027 tournament with Kenya and Tanzania under the East African "Pamoja" bid, the first time AFCON will be staged in the region.

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FORMER ENTEBBE HOSTAGE RETURNS TO UGANDA AFTER 50 YEARS

Reflecting on the 1976 incident, President Museveni noted that although the hijacking was a tragic event, the rescue operation became a turning point in weakening the grip of former dictator Idi Amin, whose prestige and fear among the population were significantly shaken by the events that followed.

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Opposition Parties Want State to Reverse Karua’s Persona Non...

Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party Deputy President for Buganda region revealed that the declaration of Karua as Persona Non Grata doesn’t represent Uganda as a leading actor in the East African Community, which guarantees the East Africans the freedom of movement.

Health

Joyce Baagala Launches Rooted Life Foundation on World Sickle...

World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19th to increase public awareness of the disease and the challenges faced by patients and their families.

Health

Museveni Leads Regional Push Against Ebola as Uganda Tightens...

Uganda has intensified efforts to contain Ebola, with President Museveni assuring the World Health Organization (WHO) that the country remains vigilant and prepared to stop the outbreak.

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