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Kyadondo SS Start Strong as Madinah Islamic Held in USSSA U20 Boys Championship

Kyadondo SS Start Strong as Madinah Islamic Held in USSSA

By Kayiira Jackson  The 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association U20 Boys Football Championship officially kicked off on Monday in Lira with exciting early morning encounters played across different venues in the town. Kyadondo Secondary School made a bright start to their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kigumba Intensive Secondary School in one of the standout fixtures of …

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Ngora man demands Shs 130,000 compensation from girlfriend after she reunited with ex-lover

Ngora man demands Shs 130000 compensation from girlfriend after she

An unusual domestic dispute has left authorities and residents of Kagoma-Makota town in Jinja district both bemused and bewildered. Local leaders were stunned to discover that two men, Steven Orwenyi and Isaac Omoding, who were both romantically involved with 46-year-old Judith Babirye, had been living together under the same one-bedroom house. The unusual arrangement reportedly emerged after Babirye began cohabiting …

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Bank of Uganda Break-In Raises Fresh Questions on Institutional Security and Public Trust

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Kampala, Uganda — The recent break-in at the headquarters of the Bank of Uganda has reignited national debate over institutional security, financial governance, and the growing sophistication of criminal networks targeting strategic public institutions in Uganda.  In a public statement issued on May 4, the central bank confirmed that unknown individuals unlawfully accessed its headquarters along Kampala Road during the …

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Kampala Trade Order Operations Increase KCCA Revenue

Kampala Trade Order Operations Increase KCCA Revenue

KCCA-Executive-Director-Sharifah-Buzeki Uganda secured export deals and attracted investment interest during its participation at the 139th Canton Fair in China. × Kampala Capital City Authority has reported a sharp rise in local revenue collections following ongoing trade order and enforcement operations across Kampala. In a statement released by Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki, KCCA said compliance with business licensing and revenue collection …

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Uganda, Tanzania Strengthen Security Work at 1st Proximity Commanders’ Meeting

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Meeting of top commanders The UPDF and TPDF held their first proximity commanders’ meeting in Misenyi, focusing on border security, mutual cooperation, and enhancing East African integration. × The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation following their inaugural proximity commanders’ meeting in Misenyi District, Tanzania. …

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EU–Uganda Partnership Marks 50 Years as Europe Day Celebrations Highlight Shared Global Ambitions

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Kampala, Uganda — Diplomats, government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and representatives of civil society gathered in Kampala on Thursday evening as the European Union marked Europe Day 2026 alongside the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Uganda and the EU. Hosted by Amb. Jan Sadek at his Residence, the celebration brought together ambassadors and representatives of all EU …

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Conservation star David Attenborough marks 100 years with soaring tributes

Conservation star David Attenborough marks 100 years with soaring tributes

ENVIRONMENT NEWS – Sir David Attenborough, internationally beloved environmental and conservation advocate, marks his 100th birthday this year, today, 8 May.An iconic naturalist and the man who gave a cross-generational voice to wildlife cinema: we celebrate both his longevity and his storied career at this extraordinary milestone, with decades of profoundly shaping the public understanding of the natural world.In his …

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The Statesman Who Helped Shape Botswana’s Democratic Legacy Dies at 96

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Botswana-The passing of former Botswana President Festus Mogae at the age of 86 marks the end of a significant chapter in Africa’s post-independence leadership story. Across the continent and beyond, tributes have emerged not only in recognition of his decade-long presidency, but also for the institutional discipline, economic stewardship, and quiet diplomacy that came to define his public life. At …

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