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By Mulengera Reporters Norbert Mao has made it clear that there is no way he can direct the trial judge Emmanuel Baguma on what to do or not to do regarding the conduct of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial. Mao said not even the chief justice can intervene in anyway. See full video:   Saying there will always be the …

Viewers: 90,001 By Andrew Irumba In a country where the needs of the poor often outweigh available resources, acts of genuine generosity stand out, and few business leaders have demonstrated a bigger, more consistent heart than Sudhir Ruparelia. For years, the conversation around Sudhir has focused on his remarkable success in business, his trailblazing investments and the empire he …

Viewers: 90,006 By Spy Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has declined to assent to two major fiscal proposals passed by Parliament, citing concerns that some amendments could create unfair tax treatment, encourage revenue losses and hurt investment and employment. The President returned the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to Parliament with reservations, …

Viewers: 90,010 By Spy Uganda A Senior Land Management Officer attached to Mbale City has been charged and remanded over allegations of abusing his office to facilitate the illegal acquisition of a government-owned piece of land. Kigaye Emmanuel Paul was on Tuesday arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court on charges of Abuse of Office and Fraudulent …

Viewers: 90,002 By Spy Uganda The Cabinet has approved a series of key policy decisions aimed at reforming the management of government vehicles and machinery, addressing the humanitarian needs of Ugandans affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa, and strengthening the country’s preparedness for anticipated dry weather conditions linked to El Niño. The decisions were reached during a Cabinet …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Fort Portal City has recorded the highest HIV prevalence among Uganda’s cities, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Health, highlighting the continued challenge of HIV infections in several urban centres across the country. The report, titled “HIV Situation – Uganda Cities,” shows that Fort Portal tops the list with an …

Post Views: 1 By Hillary Keingana SHEEMA; Five people have died and several others have been hospitalized in Nshungyezi, Kashozi Division, district following the consumption of meat from a cow suspected to have been infected with anthrax, district authorities have confirmed. The District Resident District Commissioner, Sam Orikunda, said in a statement that the District Outbreak Disease Response Task …

The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended two engineers, Edward Raymond Kiyaga and Dickens Ahimbisibwe, over alleged financial mismanagement in the construction of the Busega-Mpigi Expressway. The suspensions follow a directive from the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Nalule Bitala, acting on instructions from President Yoweri Museveni. The two officials have been directed to immediately hand over …

Cabinet has approved a draft Bill to regulate and monitor the use of government vehicles attached to government officials across the country. Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, says the proposal was part of the issues discussed on Monday at the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe.The reforms come against the backdrop of repeated …

Pride goes online; anything else would result in arrests and violence.   Colorful uplifting parades with floats and celebrities, joyous festivals, workshops, picnics, and parties are among the principal components of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, which often is celebrated in June in countries around the world. It commemorates years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice …