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Presidential Campaigns: Museveni Concludes West Nile Region

Presidential Campaigns Museveni Concludes West Nile Region

ADJUMANI-President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, concluded his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region with a strong message centered on peace, development, and wealth creation. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing people of Adjumani on Monday Addressing thousands of supporters in Adjumani District on Monday, the President reiterated that peace must be followed by tangible …

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Morocco upholds 30-month sentence for activist’s blasphemous T-shirt

Ibtissame (Betty) Lachgar (Photo courtesy of Chnge.org)

LGBT/feminist/atheist activist is in a Morocco prison for questioning Allah’s sexuality Ibtissame (Betty) Lachgar (Photo courtesy of Yabiladi.com) An appeals court in Rabat, Morocco, has upheld a 30-month prison sentence for feminist/atheist/LGBT activist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar, 50, who was convicted of blasphemy for an online post that showed her wearing a T-shirt displaying the word “Allah” in Arabic, followed by …

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MPs Renew Calls to Address Teachers’ Pay Disparities

MPs Renew Calls to Address Teachers Pay Disparities

The Committee on Education and Sports is expected to present a report to Parliament within two weeks, on two petitions on disparity in teachers’ pay. The petitions were brought before Parliament by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) and the Uganda Technical and Vocational Trainers’ Union (UTVTU). MPs Renew Calls to Address Teachers’ Pay Disparities 4 While chairing the House …

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NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among

NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral

By Kabuye RonaldThe National Unity Platform (NUP) has named Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, replacing Mercy Alupo, whose sudden removal from the national voters’ register has sparked outrage and accusations of political foul play. NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among …

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HUGE MILESTONE! Centenary Group Unveils New Commercial Complex in Mbale City

HUGE MILESTONE Centenary Group Unveils New Commercial Complex in Mbale

Centenary Group has opened a state-of-the-art commercial complex, the Centenary Group House in Mbale City, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s commitment to regional development and investment in Uganda’s economic growth. The opening ceremony was graced by His Grace the Archbishop of Tororo Archdiocese Emmanuel Obbo, who presided over the blessing and thanksgiving Mass. The new Centenary Group House …

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HIV SURGE! Ugandan MPs to Get Mandatory Condom Use Lessons

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KAMPALA — In a rather unusual move, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has proposed to train Members of Parliament on how to use condoms — yes, practically — so they can better teach their voters how to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. The proposal, made by Ruth Ssenyonyi, the UAC Board Chairperson, shocked some MPs but was warmly welcomed by others …

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TRAGIC END! Mystery Surrounds Death of Senior Cop CP Maate

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KYOTERA | Monday, October 20, 2025 — Shock and grief have hit the Uganda Police Force following the sudden death of Commissioner of Police (CP) Godfrey Maate, the Commander of Sango Bay Police Operations, who collapsed and died mysteriously while on duty in Kyotera District. Police has confirmed the heartbreaking news in a brief statement today, Monday morning. “We sadly …

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PEACE RETURNS TO RWAMPARA! LC5 Boss Owomugasho, Ex-Speaker Mwesigwa Bury the Hatchet 

PEACE RETURNS TO RWAMPARA LC5 Boss Owomugasho Ex Speaker Mwesigwa Bury

By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara At last, the long-running political tension that has divided Rwampara District has cooled down after LC5 Chairman Richard Owomugasho and outgoing Speaker Jotham Mwesigwa publicly buried the hatchet. The reconciliation was witnessed during the official hand-over ceremony for Mwesigwa, who resigned his seat as District Speaker and Mwizi Sub-county Councillor to take up a new …

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