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High court orders Besigye treason trial to commence within a week

High court orders Besigye treason trial to commence within a

The High court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt Col Dr Kizza Besigye proceed within a week, despite objections from the defence that it has not been given sufficient time to prepare. Besigye is jointly charged with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Capt Denis Oola on …

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City tycoon Kalungi Under Security Probe; Police To Summon Him This Week For Allegedly Grabbing Tycoon Dr Kasasa’s Building in Mengo

City tycoon Kalungi Under Security Probe Police To Summon Him

× Controversial city businessman Moses Kalungi is under probe by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and also he is also set to be summoned by police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the ongoing investigations into fraudulent dealings on Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa’s multi million estate. Controversial city businessman Moses Kalungi is under probe by security and he is set to …

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Uganda Launches Youth Hackathon Ahead of 2026 National Science Week

Uganda Launches Youth Hackathon Ahead of 2026 National Science Week

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation officially launched a national youth hackathon as part of the activities leading up to the 2026 National Science Week, which is scheduled to begin April 30 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The weeklong celebration will bring together innovators, researchers and students from across the country. The hackathon is designed to ignite youth participation in …

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NRM’s Incoming MPs and Leaning Members of Parliament to Attend Kyankwanzi Retreat Next Week

NRMs Incoming MPs and Leaning Members of Parliament to Attend

Kampala– National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat has invited all incoming members of the 12th Parliament to a leadership retreat aimed at strengthening governance and aligning priorities. Some of NRM Leaders during their recent meeting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.(Courtesy) In a communication dated March 27, 2026, the NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, said the retreat will be held at the National …

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USSSA Kampala Zonal Qualifiers: Kawempe Division Battle Set for Next Week

USSSA Kampala Zonal Qualifiers Kawempe Division Battle Set for Next

By Kayiira Jackson  The race for regional qualification heats up as eight schools prepare to battle in the Kawempe Division USSSA Football boys Qualifiers, set to run from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, 2026. The registered schools including Kawempe Muslim SS, Makerere College School, Caltec Academy, Gadafi International Academy, Kazo Hill College, Universal High School, Oxford Muslim High …

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CURSED WEEK FOR UPDF? Another Gen Drops Dead En Route to Bury Fellow Gen Takirwa

CURSED WEEK FOR UPDF Another Gen Drops Dead En Route

It was supposed to be a solemn morning of honour and final salute—but fate had other plans. Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Armoured Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Deus Sande, has died suddenly after developing severe breathing complications while travelling to Kampala in the early hours of Wednesday. Gen. Sande was on his way to attend the funeral service of fellow …

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All Judges to Meet in Munyonyo Next Week

All Judges to Meet in Munyonyo Next Week

Kampala- The Judiciary of Uganda is in final preparations for the 27th Annual Judges Conference Scheduled to take place on 2nd February 2026 to 4th February 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Judges of High court of Uganda (Courtesy photo) Justice Mike Chibita, the Supreme Court justice and one of the members of the Organizing committee noted that , during the …

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