Daily Monitor
I would rather die fighting than beg- Gen Otafiire
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- I would rather die fighting than beg- Gen Otafiire
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cabinet Minister and veteran National Resistance Army bush-war commander Maj Gen (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire has declared that he would rather die fighting on his feet than live on his knees begging, invoking his history in the country's liberation struggles to caution against political intolerance and the sowing of public confusion.
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- Moses Matovu: Police reconstruct crime scene as suspects detail fatal attack on Afrigo Band legend
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- 6:31
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Heavy joint security deployment comprising the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and the Flying Squad cordoned off Kibuli Depot and Market Zone B in Makindye Division, Kampala, as detectives conducted a scene reconstruction following the tragic murder of veteran Afrigo Band co-founder Moses Matovu.
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- Tooro people gift Musuuga brand new vehicle
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Subjects of the Tooro Kingdom have gifted Mr. Charles Kamurasi Musuuga a brand new, white Toyota Land Cruiser TX valued at Shs180 million in recognition of his steadfast defense of Tooro’s cultural traditions and norms during the turbulent period following the passing of King Oyo.
The initiative was spearheaded by a team of loyal subjects, including Mr. Michael Mugisa, who confirmed that the vehicle was fully purchased through voluntary contributions to serve as Mr. Kamurasi’s personal automobile.
Speaking during the handover event, Mr. Mugisa commended Mr. Kamurasi for his unwavering resolve and principled stance during the succession and cultural conflicts that threatened the cohesion of the kingdom. He noted that the gesture serves as an appreciation from the people of Tooro for his dedication to safeguarding the heritage, dignity, and stability of the institution.
Mr. Kamurasi expressed profound gratitude to the community and organizers, describing the gift as...
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- Do hair relaxers and skin lighteners trigger lupus?
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- 6:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- In part two of our conversation with a dermatologist, NMG’s Beatrice Nakibuuka seeks answers to these questions and explores what people need to know to make informed decisions about lupus care.
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- Understanding Lupus: The autoimmune disease that can be difficult to diagnose
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects more women than men and disproportionately affects Black women. Because its symptoms can resemble those of many other conditions, lupus can be difficult to diagnose. NMG’s Beatrice Nakibuuka spoke to a dermatologist to explain the disease, its symptoms and ways of supporting people living with lupus.
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- Echoes of Shah Jahan’s devotion: How a bus trip to Taj Mahal captivated international scribes
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- 8:34
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- OYO LUO ORIGIN - With Beata
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Health Ministry speaks out on misdiagnosis in Uganda
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- 5:30
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
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- Dr Charles Olaro, the Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, speaks out on misdiagnosis in Uganda, saying the government is working to address gaps in disease diagnosis and reduce preventable deaths. This comes amid public concerns on the state of Uganda's health sector, after reports emerged that the late King Oyo of Tooro, had to cross into Kenya to get an accurate cancer diagnosis, after months of misdirected care in Uganda's major private facilities left his aggressive cancer undetected.
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- Calls mount to review MV Kalangala contract amid overcrowding, delay complaints
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- 3:43
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Leaders in Kalangala District are raising red flags over the safety of the MV Kalangala ferry, citing severe overcrowding, poor toilet hygiene, and irregular schedules. While local officials urge the government to review operator Nation Oil Distributors Limited's (NODL) contract, operator Sadala Musoke blames delays on strong winds and toilet damage on misuse by passengers.
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📹Gertrude Mutyaba
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- Ssenyonyi slams Roko over delayed construction of new Parliament chamber
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi has hit out at contractor Roko Construction Limited over persistent delays in completing the new parliamentary chambers, warning that the stalled project is costing taxpayers massive sums in unnecessary rent.
Speaking during a joint site inspection with Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Ssenyonyi expressed frustration that Parliament continues to bleed public funds renting high-end external office spaces at locations like Kingdom Kampala and Queen’s Chambers.
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- Mukono zonal land office under fire as staff attempt to hide files from visiting lawmakers
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Operation Ganyegenya: Govt targets unroadworthy taxis in Greater Kampala safety drive
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a 100-day joint enforcement operation targeting unroadworthy and dangerous commuter taxis across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, declaring that public safety will no longer be compromised for political considerations.
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- When men hurt: The silent reality of relationship abuse
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- 8:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Men also experience abuse in relationships, but their experiences often go unnoticed or unreported. How does this abuse manifest, and why do many men remain silent?Join an insightful conversation between an NMG journalist and a counsellor as they explore the different forms of abuse men face, its impact on their well-being, and the support available.
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- Billions borrowed for solar irrigation: Will new funds stop trend of idle dams, vandalized gear?
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Parliament on June 10, 2026 approved government’s request to borrow Shs735.7 billion from UKEF and Citi Bank for Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project.
State Finance Minister Henry Musasizi stated the funds will construct 427 solar-powered systems across 126 districts to boost coffee yields and combat climate change, benefiting 2,562 households.
While government says Phase I is 99% complete, concerns linger over underutilized infrastructure, such as the Ongole mini-irrigation scheme dam, where vast water reserves remain unused. The new/second phase, according to government, aims to secure rural incomes and protect farmers from prolonged dry spells.
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- Anita Among deserves justice, says FDC's Patrick Amuriat
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- "Former Speaker Anita Among should be given justice and not scandalised the way she has been. What is happening against her is not about fighting corruption which has been in this country for the last 40 years the NRM regime has been in power; it is a fight against the level of influence she had attained," Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi.
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- Four remanded over Gongodyo's murder
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- 4:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Four men have been remanded to prison over the murder of 27-year-old national rugby star Sydney Gongodyo Gyabi in Naguru, Nakawa Division.
Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mundoni, Joseph Owino, and Henry Kabugo appeared before City Hall Court Grade One Magistrate Edgar Karakire. They were not allowed to enter a plea because their case is only triable by the High Court. They will return to court on June 23, 2026, for mention.
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- Otafiire blames top police brass for undermining his leadership
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Outgoing Internal Affairs Minister Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has accused the police department of undermining his leadership. Speaking on his tenure, Otafiire revealed that operational challenges began after the departure of Maj. Gen Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi who served as the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) for the Uganda Police Force from January 2022 to May 2024. He also briefly served as the caretaker IGP. He was replaced in May 2024.
According to the Minister, police leadership subsequently began withholding vital information from him and defied his direct orders. Furthermore, Otafiire stated that his efforts to promote several young, deserving police officers were repeatedly blocked, with top brass claiming the department was "not ready."
The friction highlights deep-rooted administrative tensions between the ministry's political leadership and the top police command.
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- Return diplomatic passports, former ministers and MPs urged
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered former ministers and un-elected MPs to immediately surrender their diplomatic passports and apply for ordinary ones.
Internal Affairs spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi clarified that privileges attached to diplomatic passports strictly expire when an individual’s term of office ends. He emphasized that since these former officials no longer represent the state in official capacities, they are no longer entitled to diplomatic status.
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- Makerere University survey exposes major gender gap in leadership promotions
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A new Makerere University survey reveals a stark gender imbalance in academic promotions.
While the institution recruits men and women as lecturers at nearly equal rates, men advance significantly faster to top administrative roles and senior ranks—including senior lecturer, associate professor, and professor.
The findings are part of a three-year project on mainstreaming gender in Sub-Saharan African higher education.
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- Uganda marks Heroes’ Day as Opposition decries political persecution, high cost of living
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- FDC party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi says while Heroes Day is meant to honor national sacrifices, a climate characterized by abductions, vote rigging, and a high cost of living renders the current celebrations a lavish, unjustified expense.
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- KCCA leaders blast NEMA’s ‘illegal’ wetland demolitions, Shs1m ‘peanuts’ payouts
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- 5:36
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga and KCCA leaders have demanded an immediate halt to ongoing wetland evictions, condemning the central government's UGX 1 million compensation as "peanuts."
Led by Balimwezo and Godfrey Luyombya (Executive Secretary for Physical Planning), the leaders accuse the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of executing illegal direct demolitions. They argue that under the law, evictions must be channeled through the statutory Kampala Environment Management Committee, which is not yet operationalized to handle grievances. Lubaga Division Mayor Zacchy Mberaze Mawula warned that bypassing local structures violates residents' rights.
This standoff mirrors previous high-handed NEMA operations, notably the 2024 Lubigi wetland evictions that left thousands homeless and sparked intense public outcry over selective enforcement. Critics then, as now, point out that while poor residents face ruthless enforcement, tycoon...
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- Police search Anita Among's Kigo mansion
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A panoramic luxury house of outgoing Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among in Mutungo-Kigo, Wakiso District, sealed off by different security agencies as they expanded their targeted operations against the properties of the Bukedea Woman MP on Sunday.
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- Seven dead, scores injured in Nwoya bus crash
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A police officer’s family, a student and a Congolese national are among the seven killed in the Nwoya bus crash.
‘Driver ignored passengers’ warnings’
One of the boarding clerks says "he was stressed."
READ👉: https://bit.ly/4ukJhJo
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- Army, police raid Kampala arcades, several arrested
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Police say several people have been arrested from Kampala arcades, including Mutaasa Kafeero Plaza, City House and Kalungi Plaza on allegations of dealing in stolen property following public outcry.
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- Christopher Okello has a case to answer, court rules
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The prosecution has concluded the presentation of its evidence against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare on April 2, 2026. The court has ruled that he has a case to answer and guided him on the next steps as he prepares his defence.
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- What next for Kalangala after Woman MP Nakimuli's demise?
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- What the law says when an incumbent MP, or District Chairperson, who is also newly elected for another term, but before swearing in, dies.
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- Sam Mwandha: 30 years protecting wildlife
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- For over three decades, Sam Mwandha has safeguarded Uganda’s forests, wildlife, and communities, leaving a legacy of integrity, dedication, and conservation leadership.
https://bit.ly/4sqB70O
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- Prince Nakibinge calls for release of political prisoners
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- WATCH: The titular head of Uganda’s Muslim community, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has urged the Director of Public Prosecutions to expedite proceedings in the case in which seven people in Butambala District were killed during election-related violence in January, calling for swift action to ensure justice is served.
He also called for the release of all political prisoners.
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- I built my first house at 21, says former London guard who became property mogul in Uganda
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Yasin Bakaluba Sekimwanyi’s journey from migrant security guard to multi-million-shilling developer was not visible for most of its arc, but the foundations were laid in London, UK, during night shifts when he read, observed, and dreamed of building differently.
Read👉: https://bit.ly/479Xi3u
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- Japan to inject Shs659b in Kampala Flyover phase II constriction
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala says the Japanese partners have confirmed that Lot II of the Kampala Flyover is going to start.
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- We're going to take over Parliament in the name of the people- Norbert Mao
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- 4:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Justice Minister and DP party leader, Norbert Mao pushes back on critics, insisting that the DP-NRM deal is “public.” He further reiterates his bid for Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
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- Fire burns Katwe Market
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Traders count losses as an overnight fire burns a section of Katwe market in Kampala.
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📹Ibrahim Kavuma
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- Fuso truck loaded with matooke overtuns near Natete police
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A truck loaded with matooke has overturned near Natete Police Station in Rubaga Division, Kampala as the driver attempted to maneuver potholes on the road.
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📹 Godfrey Wasswa
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- I'm leaving Uganda for a while- Bobi Wine
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi says he's leaving Uganda for a "while" for some physical engagement with members of the diaspora and international community following security's intensified search for him.
Mr Kyagulanyi has been in hiding since january 16, 2026 after escaping a military raid at his home following the January 15 General Election in which he finished second.
President Museveni was declared winner of the January polls with 7,946,772 votes, representing 71.65 per cent of the valid votes cast, stretching his rule beyond four decades.
Mr Kyagulanyi finished second with 2,741,238 votes (24.72 per cent).
The musician turned politician, however, publicly rejected the results, describing them as "fake" and "fabricated."
Since evading a military raid on his, Mr Kyagulanyi has remained underground. He recently stated that his wife, Barbara Itungo, and other family members had successfully fled Uganda after she w...
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- Section of Owino Market demolished
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- KCCA has described as reckless the unauthorised demolition of a section of Owino Market overnight by yet to be identified individuals #MonitorUpdates
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- Kampala flooded following downpour
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Most parts of Kampala were left flooded as traders counted losses following Friday afternoon downpour.
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📹Ibrahim Kavuma
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- Pine car bond murder: Convict Ssebuwufu thanks Museveni, Muhoozi after release from Luzira prison
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, Muhammad Ssebuwufu, who was convicted in 2019 for the kidnap, aggravated robbery and murder of a client, Betty Donah Katusabe, has been released from prison following a presidential pardon.
Ssebuwufu was initially sentenced to 40 years in prison, but in a 2025 ruling, a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices reduced his sentence to 18 years after re-evaluating the evidence and finding that the sentence by the lower court was too harsh.
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- Suspected murderer of UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze arraigned in Mukono court
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Hussein Taewaiko Dak, a suspect in the murder of UCU Dean of students, Pamela Tumwebaze, has been taken to Mukono Magistrate's Court where he will formally be charged.
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- Tears as KCCA evicts vendors, homeless people from Kampala streets
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- 15:39
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Bobi's western Uganda deputy president Tukamushaba freed on bail in incitement case
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Amuriat: For how long is Bobi Wine going to hide?
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- FDC party President Patrick Amuriat has urged NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi come out hiding and provide leadership to his followers.
It has been one month since Mr Kyagulanyi escaped from his home following the January 15, 2026 General Election.
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- 1,980 market spaces secured outside Kampala for city vendors ahead of ejection deadline
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCAUG), Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, says the authority has secured 1,980 market spaces outside Kampala as part of government efforts to enforce trade order in the city.
Speaking at City Hall, Ms Buzeki said the spaces are meant to accommodate street vendors ahead of the February 19, 2026, deadline to vacate city roads.
“We have provided 1,980 spaces outside Kampala to ensure that no vendor is left without an alternative. The time for operating on the streets is coming to an end,” she said.
KCCA currently manages 17 public markets within the city and 69 privately owned markets. Ms Buzeki urged vendors to relocate voluntarily before the enforcement begins.
“No one should claim there is no space. Markets are available both within and outside the city,” she emphasised.
The directive, issued on February 5, followed concerns over congestion, poor sanitation, and public safety.
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- Anita Among will be Speaker of the 12th Parliament, not Norbert Mao, says Thomas Tayebwa
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- QUOTE: "I am 100% sure that NRM government and NRM party will bring the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of [the 12th] Parliament. This thing which I have heard of my brother [Norbert] Mao coming out.....I'm very sure if Norbert Mao was the President of NRM, he wouldn't give the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker to a non-member of his party. That would be suicidal for your party. That's nonnegotiable"- Deputy Speaker, Thomas_Tayebwa at the burial ceremony of Noreda Bangirana, the mother of State Minister for Health - General Duties, Ms Anifa Kawooya in Rukiga District on February 7, 2026.
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- Kasibante withdraws petition challenging Museveni's win
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- 4:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has withdrawn his election petition against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, citing the high cost of litigation. Kasibante says the case would require about $5 million, an amount he says neither he nor his party can afford. He also claims that political parties which had pledged financial support failed to honour their commitments, forcing him to resort to a “Plan B.”
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- Kampala Minister orders street vendors to vacate streets
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has issued a directive ordering all street vendors, taxi drivers and boda boda riders operating without designated stages to vacate the streets of Kampala with immediate effect. She warns that anyone who fails to comply with the directive will be arrested and charged in courts of law.
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- I don’t advise youth to join politics- Musician Nina Rose
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Musician Nina Ankunda, also known as Nina Rose, a former Woman MP candidate for Sembabule District on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, says her election experience felt more like a war than a democratic process. Speaking at the opening of the Uganda Law Society New Law Year, she said her agents were beaten, arrested and abducted, adding that she still does not know the whereabouts of some of them. Ankunda described the experience as deeply traumatising. She also advised young people, particularly those in the opposition, to avoid engaging in Ugandan politics, and appealed to the government to abolish elections if necessary but allow people to live, emphasizing that every life matters.
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- Law Society raises concern over 'militarisation of Uganda’s legal environment'
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Anthony Asiimwe, the Vice President of the Uganda Law Society, said legal professionals in Uganda are operating in an environment overshadowed by military influence, where the government has imposed state-of-emergency–like measures without the required constitutional backing. He cited recent developments such as the internet blackout that disrupted service delivery, as well as abductions and the torture of political opponents. Asiimwe added that, despite these violations, the judicial system—which should offer protection, has instead turned against victims by entertaining trumped-up charges and denying bail, actions he said amount to judicial endorsement of authoritarian rule.
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- MP Muwanga Kivumbi further remanded
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Lawyers Erias Lukwago and Medard Lubega Sseggona speak to the media after the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court further remanded Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 others until February 17, 2026. They face terrorism-related charges.
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- Mabirizi charged, remanded to Luzira over alleged tiktok posts targeting top Judges
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Maverick lawyer Male H. Mabirizi K. Kiwanuka has been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison on four counts under the Computer Misuse Act for alleged social media posts targeting the Chief Justice and a Court of Appeal judge. The State accuses him of sharing false and demeaning information on TikTok in January 2026, amounting to malicious information and hate speech.
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- Masaka City Woman MP race vote recount unearthes gross mismatch in numbers
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- 6:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The vote recount for Masaka City Woman MP race is at 60% on the third day of the exercise, according to Masaka Chief Magistrate, Abert Asiimwe.
The recount has unearthed gross mismatch in figures on the Declaration of Results (DR) Forms and the number of ballots found in the corresponding boxes.
So far, six ballot boxes have been set aside after they were found in a suspicious condition, raising concerns of tampering.
The recounting is being done in the presence of one of the contestants, (applicant) Justine Nameere of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). National Unity Platform (NUP) 's Rose Nalubowa who was declared the winner of the January 15 polls by the returning officer walked way on Friday protesting the chief Magistrate's decision to proceed with the exercise despite finding one of the ballot boxes with a broken seal.
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