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Finance Minister Bahati will not contest For Ndorwa Parliamentary Seat

Finance Minister Bahati will not contest For Ndorwa Parliamentary Seat

ENTEBBE– Hon. David Bahati, the State Minister for Finance, who had earlier on vowed to contest independently for Ndorwa West Member of Parliament after being defeated by Eliab Naturinda in NRM Party Primaries, has finally changed his decision. Minister David Bahati at the floor of Parliament. (Courtesy photo) The change in mind, followed consultations which happened during the 27th Prayer …

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New 4th Infantry Division Commander of UPDF Assumes office

New 4th Infantry Division Commander of UPDF Assumes office

Gulu– The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division has welcomed Brig Gen Paul Muwonge as the new Deputy Division Commander. The incoming and outgoing Deputy Commander exchanging Instruments of Power. The handover and takeover ceremony, presided over by the Division Commander Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, saw Brig Gen Jackson Kayanja handing over office to Brig Gen Muwonge. Maj …

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Minister Bahati Listens to M7, Quits 2026 MP Race

Minister Bahati Listens to M7 Quits 2026 MP Race

Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati, has announced that he will not contest in the 2026 general elections. In an official statement released after meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the sidelines of the 27th National Prayer Breakfast, Bahati said his decision follows “deep reflection and wide consultations” with the President, NRM party leaders, …

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Can the Pearl of Africa Finally Witness a Peaceful Transfer of Power? » The Hoima Post –

Can the Pearl of Africa Finally Witness a Peaceful Transfer

By Ronald Kasirye As Uganda approaches her sixty-third Independence anniversary, the question echoing across political circles, households, and online platforms remains the same: Can Uganda finally experience a peaceful transition of power? From the streets of Kampala to the rural villages of Luweero, many Ugandans are hoping that 2026 might mark a new dawn defined not by bloodshed but by …

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DRUNKEN VIOLENCE, GUN THREATS…Dark Secrets of IDIOT COP Who Slapped Harmless Girl at Kyanja Shell Supermarket Exposed

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The dark secrets of a rogue police officer who slapped a young female cashier at a Shell fuel station in Kyanja have come to light, shocking Ugandans nationwide. The officer, ASP Clive Nsiima Barigye, attached to the Counter Terrorism Directorate’s Oil and Gas Protection Unit, was caught on CCTV slapping the girl twice after she reminded him about an unpaid …

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Stanbic Bank Strengthens Ties with NETA to Empower Ugandan Entrepreneurs and Traders

Stanbic Bank Strengthens Ties with NETA to Empower Ugandan Entrepreneurs

by AdminOctober 8, 2025October 8, 20250 Share0 By Kabuye RonaldOn Wednesday, officials from Stanbic Bank visited the headquarters of the National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA) at Yiga Chambers in Kampala, marking a significant step in the bank’s ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and trade in Uganda. Stanbic Bank Strengthens Ties with NETA to …

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Scandal Ridden KCB Fires 34 Staff Amid Surge In Mobile Banking Scams

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The KCB Group has terminated the employment of 34 employees across its regional operations as part of a crackdown on fraud and misconduct. In its 2023 Sustainability Report, released in August, KCB stated that it made the decision in line with its zero-tolerance policy toward criminal behavior. “KCB enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on tax evasion, fraud, and facilitation of …

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Kaliro Painted Yellow As Speaker Among Interacts with thousands to popularize the NRM manifesto ahead of President Museveni’s upcoming visit

Kaliro Painted Yellow As Speaker Among Interacts with thousands to

The NRM 2nd National  Vice Chairperson (female) and Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among was in Kaliro district this afternoon where she interacted with the people as part of a nationwide effort to popularize the NRM manifesto ahead of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s upcoming visit. She engaged local communities on key development priorities including service delivery, wealth creation, …

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UNAU Urges Local Leaders to Harness Citizen-Generated Data for Sustainable Development

UNAU Urges Local Leaders to Harness Citizen Generated Data for Sustainable

By Kabuye Ronald Local leaders in Kampala have been urged to integrate Citizen-Generated Data (CGD) into planning, decision-making, and implementation of programs that benefit their communities and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at a workshop organized by the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU) under the theme “From Voices to Action: Citizen-Generated Data and the SDGs – …

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