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Dual Citizenship row casts shadow over vetting of new cabinet nominees

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The vetting of newly appointed Cabinet ministers has been overshadowed by a growing controversy over the eligibility of nominees alleged to hold dual citizenship, after the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, challenged their suitability for ministerial office. Speaking to journalists at Parliament on Monday, Ssenyonyi …

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Sunday earthquake leaves no damage or loss of life

Kampala, Uganda | URN | An earthquake that struck Uganda on Sunday night caused no significant damage or loss of life, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The tremor occurred at 9:19:21 p.m. and was felt across several parts of the country, including Kampala, Lira, Apac, Gulu, Nakasongola, …

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10 AIGPs await Museveni’s decision on contract renewals

Kampala, Uganda | URN | At least ten Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIGPs) are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni’s decision on whether to renew their contracts, as uncertainty grows within the Uganda Police Force following the expiry of their terms. The affected senior officers recently handed over their offices to deputies …

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Police tight-lipped on Anita Among’s corruption probe

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has declined to provide detailed updates on the ongoing high-profile investigations into alleged corruption involving several politicians, including former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among. The probe, reportedly sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, began on May 16, 2026, with detectives …

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Court orders Besigye trial to commence in a week’s time

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial against opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye proceeds within a week’s time, despite objections from the defence over lack of enough time to prepare. Besigye is jointly charged with his aide Hajji Obeid …

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Court asked to dismiss Kaddunabbi’s case seeking contract renewal

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former Board Chairperson, Dr. Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by outgoing Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega, arguing that his case has been overtaken by events …

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Musician Master Parrot dies in Northern bypass road accident

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Leone Island and Firebase Crew music artist David Sifaayo, popularly known as Master Parrot, has died in a road crash along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. The artist reportedly died on Monday night after being struck by a speeding vehicle while attempting to cross the road …

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Education Ministry dismisses claims of school closures over Ebola

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. The false reports have spread widely on social media platforms and through word-of-mouth conversations in recent days, causing concern …

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State opposes bail for Kivumbi, 24 co-accused in terror case

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The State has opposed the bail application of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and his 24 co-accused, who are facing terrorism charges, arguing that the application lacks merit. The objection was raised on Monday by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko …

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