COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are so consumed by our daily routines and the struggle to make ends meet that we forget to stay mindful of the environment around us. This is especially dangerous in Uganda, where most people live in unpredictable environments …
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For civil society, this is not just about technology but how public resources are planned, utilized, and monitored to ensure that innovation serves citizens COMMENT | HELLEN DIANA ZAWEDDE | Uganda’s decision to deploy artificial intelligence (AI)–powered drones to enhance border security marks a milestone in the country’s digital transformation. The …
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MOSCOW | Xinhua | The Russian Foreign Ministry official responsible for European Union affairs has criticized the bloc for its “hysteria” over unidentified drones entering its territory, saying the sole aim is to justify an increase in military spending, according to the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency on Saturday. …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday said it has enhanced security ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship Group C games scheduled to start in the country on August 4. Kituuma Rusoke, Uganda’s Police Force spokesman, told reporters that joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only two days left to the official opening of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), security agencies yesterday held a joint preparatory meeting. CHAN, which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, officially kicks off on Saturday with the first match being Tanzania …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig Gen Alex Olupot Opolot, the Commandant of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), has warned that when commanders of the different security agencies do not work collectively, it risks the national security. Gen. Opolot, who delivered a lecture to police commanders undertaking …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of farmers in Masaka District is appealing to the government to reawaken the heightened security deployment similar to the one implemented during COVID-19, as a viable response to the rampant theft of coffee and livestock. The different parts of the area are …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner Citizenship and Passport Control, Brig Gen Johnson Namanya, has urged police officers to be devoted to understanding people’s culture in order to foster peace and security. Brig Gen Namanya, who addressed senior police officers undertaking a senior Command and Staff course at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated Shs 9.9 trillion to bolster security, justice, and governance in the country in the 2025/2026 financial year. “Madam Speaker, security, good governance, and the rule of law are the foundation for socio-economic transformation,” Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said, outlining key …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa, has warned youth against political intolerance and radicalism, saying it risks their safety. Muruli, who was presiding over a security meeting in Jinja City, said that rather than focusing their energies on productive politics, some youth are engaging …
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