BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 Preparations are underway in West Nile geared at marking the 45th anniversary of the dreaded Ombaci massacre that has left an indelible mark of the bitter taste of political instability in Uganda’s North-Western region. It was a dramatic episode of horror on …
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BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 A USD 1.3m project aimed at redressing the impact of forced cross-border displacement has begun in Arua City under the auspices of the City’s Alliance with technical assistance from Italian Development Agency, ACAV. The project in next couple of months will focus …
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A story published by eagle.co.ug has made allegations suggesting that Dr. Chris Mukiza, the Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), was involved in a supposed attempted shooting incident during an altercation at a hotel in Kololo involving Rubanda West MP Moses Kamuntu. These claims are unverified and …
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Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Limited has issued a strong rebuttal to the allegations made by Prof. Mary J. N. Okwakol, the Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), concerning the university’s accreditation and development. These claims, made during Prof. Okwakol’s appearance before the Sectoral Committee …
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reignited debate over Uganda’s past electricity crisis after accusing Major General Mugisha Muntu of playing a role in blocking a power generation deal that he says caused widespread blackouts ahead of the 2006 elections. In a strongly worded reflection shared publicly, Museveni said the country …
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Shock and disappointment have spread across Bukoto South after outgoing Member of Parliament Twaha Kagabo reportedly withdrew the free medical services he had been offering to residents during his term in office. The decision came shortly after his defeat in the recent parliamentary elections. Dr Kagabo, a trained medical doctor …
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Shockwaves have hit Uganda’s political scene following the declaration by Persis Namuganza that she will contest for Speaker of Parliament in the 2026–2031 term. Her announcement has reportedly caused anxiety within the camp of incumbent Speaker Anita Among. Namuganza, who represents Bukono County, made her intentions public in a strongly …
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Uganda’s political scene has been stirred after strong remarks by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, who publicly dismissed any chance of Norbert Mao becoming Speaker of the 12th Parliament. His words have ignited debate across both ruling and opposition camps. Speaking at a burial ceremony in Rukiga District, Tayebwa did not …
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President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred political debate after declaring that there is no real opposition in Uganda. His remarks came shortly after he met a group of opposition figures at State House, a meeting that has attracted widespread public attention. Museveni made the statement confidently, saying that what …
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Political commentator Frank Gashumba has sparked fresh national debate after making strong claims about school ownership and education policy in Uganda. His remarks have touched a sensitive nerve in a country where access to quality education remains a major struggle for many families. According to Gashumba, about 70 percent of …
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