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× ]]]]>]]> Isingiro West County MP Anthony Tumwesigye and his agents have been issued the last warning for allegedly intimidating witnesses in an election petition case. In our earlier story we published information to the effect that Hon Tumwesigye together with his agents have been trying to intimidate Arinaitwe Rauben’s supporters and witnesses as some local officials conduct illegal court …

× ]]]]>]]> Former minister of state for Investment Hon Evelyne Anite fights to stretch for beauty and good health.  She was recently dropped from the cabinet and now has to exercise the more to stay healthy.   , https://eastafricanwatch.net/ugandan-former-minister-anite-stretches-to-remain-beautiful-and-healthy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ugandan-former-minister-anite-stretches-to-remain-beautiful-and-healthy

× ]]]]>]]> The Regional Police Commander (RPC) for the Greater Bushenyi Region SSP Godfrey Achiria has asked his security teams to be on full alert in order to secure the TOOKE run. The countdown is on for the Olympic Day Tooke Run, set for 20th June 2026 in Bushenyi, featuring the 21KM Half Marathon, 10KM Run and 5KM Walk/Run. President Yoweri Museveni who …

Post Views: 1 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com ——As 1844 graduates graduated at Kampala International University (KIU) leaders openly challenged the government’s newly proposed medical training and internship policies, warning that forcing universities to retain medical students for six years will disrupt higher education. The remarks were made during the university’s 33rd graduation ceremony, where key stakeholders called for …

× Uganda women rights advocates have asked government to revise the laws on abortion saying it does not make sense for one to get to the stage of having post abortion care instead allowing safe abortion. They urge that the reason there are many cases of death due to unsafe abortion among the teenagers is because young women and adolescents …

By Our ReporterThe nation and especially the Uganda People’s Defence Forces fraternity is in mourning following the tragic death of Capt. Steven Akampamya, who reportedly lost his life in a road accident on Friday night.Capt. Akampamya’s death has sent shockwaves through Kiruhura District, the military community and among comrades who served alongside him during some of Uganda’s most challenging military …

By Evans NajunaKAMPALA: Newly appointed Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, alongside State Minister Justine Nameere, officially took charge of the ministry on Friday, promising a new era of teamwork, accountability and improved service delivery.In his first address after assuming office, Balaam praised the outgoing ministers for laying a strong foundation in local governance and vowed to build on their achievements.“We …

The hospitality industry is counting losses due restrictions imposed following the outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC.The players in the sector blame the losses on  misinformation and the ill-advised travel advisories.For Uganda, for example, most of the tourists come from the US, Canada and Europe, countries and regional which have announced a wide range of restrictions to …

Transport fares across Kampala and other parts of the country have increased following a sharp rise in fuel prices, leaving commuters and operators struggling with higher costs and reduced passenger numbers. Taxi and bus operators say fuel prices have risen from between Shs4,000 and Shs5,000 per litre to over Shs6,500, forcing transporters to adjust fares in order to remain operational.Some fuel …

In his first presidential address on the  Ebola situation in Uganda, President Y Museveni on Thursday urged pastors to avoid body contact during prayers.He warned that medical staff and pastors have died most in the neighboring DRC where more than ninety have so far been confirmed dead due to the viral hemorrhagic disease.“God is not deaf. He will hear you”, …