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By Ronald Kasirye | The Hoima Post When Yoweri Museveni captured power in 1986, he did so as a revolutionary promising a new Uganda. He condemned dictatorship, criticized leaders who overstayed in office, and pledged to build democratic institutions that would outlive any individual. Nearly four decades later, many Ugandans believe that promise has been broken. The man who once …

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Kampala– The Chief Registrar, Her Worship (HW), Agnes Alum, has called for enhanced coordination, communication and teamwork among officers who directly support the Judiciary’s Top Management, saying effective collaboration is essential for efficient service delivery and institutional success. Chief Registrar Agnes Alum Speaking during a meeting held in her chambers at the Judiciary Headquarters earlier today, HW Alum said the …

After months of political noise and a slow start to 2026 for Uganda’s music industry, top star Bebe Cool is set to bring the heat back. The musician- known as the King of the Uganda Music Industry- has announced a new EP titled No Risk, scheduled for release on Friday, 12th June 2026. The announcement came via a social media …

Deep Water is a mid-budget movie starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley about an international flight that crashes in the Pacific Ocean, pitting the survivors against a school of sharks. Initially pitched in the early 2010s as a sequel to Bait 3D (2012) and scrapped in 2014 because of similarities to the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 tragedy, the film has …

Construction of Kidepo International Airport has officially commenced following a groundbreaking ceremony in Karenga district, a development expected to boost tourism and accelerate economic growth in the Karamoja sub-region. President Yoweri Museveni presided over the ceremony and hailed the project as a testament to the transformation of Karamoja from a region once plagued by insecurity, cattle rustling and lawlessness. “Karamoja …

The Chief Magistrate’s court at Kawempe-Kanyanya has denied a mandatory bail application by National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of incitement to violence. In a ruling delivered on Friday, acting chief magistrate Doreen Ainembabazi held that although Mufumbiro had met the constitutional threshold for mandatory bail after spending more than 60 days on …

Kampala– The Deputy Chief Justice Designate, Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, has called upon judicial officers to uphold consistency in electoral jurisprudence and embrace technological advancements in the adjudication of election disputes. Deputy Chief Justice Designate, Kazibwe Kawumi with other Judicial officers. Justice Kazibwe made the remarks while officially closing a two-day training on the Management of Election Petition Appeals for …

President Yoweri Museveni Your Excellency, please accept my profound congratulations on your recent inauguration as President of Uganda and as the current Chairman of the East African Community. If I were to give you an award, besides being a vanguard for peace and stability in Uganda and the Great Lakes region, I would recognise you for being the chief promoter …

Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion by strengthening support for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), micro businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs through tailored financing, financial literacy training and sustainability focused products. Speaking at the Uganda Central Co-operative Financial Services Ltd (UCCFS) Annual General Assembly, held at Silver Springs Hotel Bugolobi on Friday, the bank highlighted …