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Parliament cheers Anita Among fall

Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill after seven hour showdown

The atmosphere at Parliament has noticeably changed. Smiles are broader, hugs are more frequent, and conversations that once took place behind closed doors are now happening openly and with greater participation. When The Observer visited Parliament a few days ago, the corridors were unusually busy for this stage of the parliamentary calendar. Normally, the period between the end of May …

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ALL IS WELL? Alupo’s Hubby Missing Again as VP Takes Oath

More eyebrows were raised on Monday Abeine missed the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed ministers including his wife as VP at State House Entebbe

Whispers are growing louder in political corridors after Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo’s husband, Peter Abeine, was once again a no-show at a major public event.Ever since the couple publicly showcased their romance in 2022, Alupo and Abeine had become almost inseparable, frequently appearing together at official functions. The VP even at some point travelled with Abeine to the …

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Entebbe Airport Security Praised As Authorities Warn Wildlife Traffickers Of Tough Crackdown

Trafficking: UWA Receives 8.8 Tonnes Of Seized Wildlife Products Held At Entebbe Since 2011

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  The recent handover of confiscated wildlife and prohibited items has been described by authorities as a clear testament to the effectiveness of the security, screening, and enforcement systems in place at Entebbe International Airport. Officials say the outcome reflects a well-coordinated framework designed to detect and intercept illegal goods before they can be trafficked …

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Museveni stuck with Anita Among

Museveni stuck with Anita Among

It has been 26 days since former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among was placed under house arrest at her residence in Nakasero, Kampala. Since then, access to one of Uganda’s most powerful political figures has been tightly restricted. Sources familiar with the matter say even her mobile phones were confiscated, leaving her largely cut off from the outside world. …

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‘An Injustice Against One African Is An Injustice Against All’: PAP Condemns US Exclusion Of Somali FIFA Referee

‘An Injustice Against One African Is An Injustice Against All’: PAP Condemns US Exclusion Of Somali FIFA Referee

Viewers: 80,000 By Spy Uganda Pan African Pyramid (PAP) has called for an official explanation from United States authorities following reports that Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the country despite reportedly possessing a valid multiple-entry visa and diplomatic travel documentation. The Pan-African organization described the reported incident as deeply concerning and warned that such …

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Uganda breaks into global top 25 for outsourcing

Uganda breaks into global top 25 for outsourcing

At 10 a.m. on a Tuesday in Gulu, 26-year-old Amara is already deep into her workday. Her client is in Tokyo. The assignment: rebuilding a website for a Japanese retail company. She has never been to Japan. She has never needed to. For years, many young Ugandans were told that the path to a successful career in technology led abroad—or …

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UNSA re-election row lands at Ministry

UNSA re election row lands at Ministry

A petition filed with the Ministry of Education and Sports has sparked fresh debate over leadership succession and constitutional interpretation within Uganda’s largest student body, the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), just months before its next elections. The petition, submitted on June 2 by Makerere University student and registered UNSA member Keta Patience, seeks an official interpretation of the association’s …

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Kidepo Airport project signals new chapter for Karamoja’s economy

Construction of Kidepo International Airport begins

For decades, Karamoja was known more for insecuri- ty and isolation than for investment. Roads were sparse, tourism potential remained largely untapped, and many investors looked elsewhere. Now, the government is betting that a new international airport could help rewrite that story. On Monday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched construction works for the Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District, …

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