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Two Rwandans jailed three years for selling fake HIV drugs

Two Rwandans jailed three years for selling fake HIV drugs

Masaka Chief Magistrate’s court has sentenced two Rwandan nationals to three years in prison after convicting them of selling fake HIV treatment drugs to unsuspecting patients. Grade one magistrate Abdallah Kayiza handed the sentence to Festo Mugabe, 37, and Nathan Karamuzi, 28, both Rwandan nationals residing in Kakuuto sub-county, Kyotera district. The two were arrested in Masaka city for operating …

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Correspondences on Iran and Uganda

Correspondences on Iran and Uganda

Uganda President Museveni meeting Iranian Ambassador Majid Saffar in Kyankwanzi last month Dear reader, a wonderful Ugandan, Victor Okoth – a PhD student at Northwestern University in the US – shared some friendly fire on what appears like contradictions in my writing. I am forever grateful to all the feedback, and Victor precisely touches a core aspect that I felt …

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DIGG Muhairwe Takes Tough Stand on Busega-Mpigi Expressway Delays and Encroachment Concerns, Vows Timely Completion – mulengeranews.com

DIGG Muhairwe Takes Tough Stand on Busega Mpigi Expressway Delays and

By Ben Musanje The Inspectorate of Government has intensified oversight of the Busega-Mpigi Expressway, one of Uganda’s key infrastructure projects, following concerns over delays, encroachment, and questions over value for money. Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG) Anna Twinomugisha Muhairwe, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, and technical teams, on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of …

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Press freedom on edge as Sovereignty bill advances

Press freedom on edge as Sovereignty bill advances

Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill, even in its amended form, is no longer just a question of foreign influence. It is fast becoming a test of how the state understands journalism itself. At first glance, the revisions appear to narrow the law’s reach, limiting its focus to those who act as “agents of foreigners” in political activity. But beneath that technical …

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Uganda Airlines’ Airbus returns to London after three-month grounding

Uganda Airlines Airbus returns to London after three month grounding

Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo has returned to service after nearly three months of maintenance-related grounding. The aircraft resumed flights to London Gatwick on Monday, May 4, having earlier been redeployed on the Dubai and Mumbai routes from April 17. The resumption follows months of unscheduled maintenance affecting both A330neos, largely attributed to issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. During …

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USSSA Ball Games 2026: Fixtures Scheduling Controversy, Missing Star See Kawempe Crash Out

USSSA Ball Games 2026 Fixtures Scheduling Controversy Missing Star See

Kawempe Muslim SS’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FEASSA Games suffered a major blow, with the absence of captain Agnes Nabukenya — coupled with inconsistent tournament scheduling — proving decisive in their quarterfinal exit. Nabukenya, who captains both Kawempe Muslim SS and Uganda’s U20 women’s national team (Queen Cranes), missed the crucial knockout clash due to national team duty. …

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USSSA Ball Games 2026: Rines, Boni Consillii Shine as Kawempe’s Reign Ends

USSSA Ball Games 2026 Rines Boni Consillii Shine as Kawempes

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Top Ugandan scholars join Equity Leaders Program

Top Ugandan scholars join Equity Leaders Program

A hundred of Uganda’s top-performing students have begun a new journey in leadership, mentorship, and career development. They are the latest intake of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) – an initiative by the Equity Group Foundation aimed at nurturing Africa’s next generation of transformative leaders. The program kicked off on May 4, 2026, at the Africa Bible University in Lubowa, …

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Parliament Passes Sovereignty Bill Amid Tense Sitting & Opposition Protests

Parliament Passes Sovereignty Bill Amid Tense Sitting & Opposition Protests

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda’s Parliament on Tuesday passed the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, following a tense and chaotic sitting in which opposition lawmakers struggled to have their voices heard. The session, marked by procedural disputes and sharp exchanges, saw legislators from the opposition repeatedly raise concerns over the handling of the Bill, only for many …

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