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SLEEPING ON THE JOB! Uganda Railways Accused of Negligence After Deadly Bugolobi Rail Crossing Crash

New Uganda Railways Locomotives

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is facing sharp criticism and accusations of negligence following a fatal accident at the Wankoko level crossing in Bugolobi, after eyewitnesses and regular road users disputed the corporation’s official account of safety measures at the crossing. In a statement dated December 22, 2025, URC claimed the crossing was manned by staff from both …

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Uganda and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Hold Consultative Meeting

Uganda and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Hold Consultative Meeting

Kampala, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, has today chaired high-level bilateral consultations with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Saqr Sulaiman Al-Qurashi, Director General for African Affairs at ,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom. The engagement forms part of structured political consultations aimed …

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EXPLORE UGANDA! UTB, Uganda Cranes ink deal to position Uganda globally 

EXPLORE UGANDA UTB Uganda Cranes ink deal to position Uganda

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has entered a strategic partnership with Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to position Uganda Cranes as global ambassadors for the “Explore Uganda” brand. The partnership was announced at UTB headquarters on Tuesday 16, December by UTB Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa and FUFA 2nd Vice President Dr.Taibu Azah. The partnership takes immediate effect as Uganda …

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Uganda Shines at 4th African Youth Games with Five-Medal Haul

Uganda Shines at 4th African Youth Games with Five Medal Haul

By Lawrence Mubiru  Uganda wrapped up its campaign at the 4th African Youth Games in Luanda with an impressive tally of five medals, including two silver and three bronze, highlighting the nation’s growing talent across multiple disciplines. In athletics, Baskaline Cherotwo powered to a silver medal in the 1500m, demonstrating remarkable stamina and strategy against a competitive field. Meanwhile, Keren …

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UCU Stage Electric Start as Uganda Martyrs Show Early Intent in Rugby 7s

UCU Stage Electric Start as Uganda Martyrs Show Early Intent

By Lawrence Mubiru  The 2025 AUUS Games roared into life this morning at Uganda Christian University (UCU), with University Rugby 7s serving up early drama, grit and intensity as teams began their quest for national bragging rights. Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) set the tone in Round One, striking first and pushing eventual winners Kampala International University (KIU) to the limit …

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New Uganda Railways Corporation Board Sworn In

New Uganda Railways Corporation Board Sworn In

Kampala -A new Board of Directors for the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) was on Tuesday sworn in and officially inaugurated at the Ministry of Works and Transport main boardroom. Mr. Daudi Migereko taking oath. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Registrar of the Inspectorate of Courts, HW Festo Nsenga, and witnessed by the Minister of Works and …

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Uganda Law Society Appeals for Swift Supreme Court Ruling in Kazinda Case

Uganda Law Society Appeals for Swift Supreme Court Ruling in

The Uganda Law Society has appealed to the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, and the Justices of the Supreme Court to urgently deliver a long-awaited judgment in a five-year-old constitutional appeal involving the Attorney General and jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda. Geoffrey Kazinda (Courtesy photo) In a letter dated December 17th/2025 and addressed …

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