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Police Arrest Over 60 Including Journalists in March To Parliament

Police in Kampala arrested 65 youths who were marching to Parliament to demonstrate against the high levels of corruption in the country. Among the arrested were senior photojournalist Hamala Baron Edgar, medical doctor Thomas Kanzira, and media personalities Faiza Salima and Bernard Ewalu. These four activists were apprehended from the Oasis Mall parking lot before

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Western Region Crowns Miss Tourism Uganda Queen, Birungi Shanne

The search for this year’s Miss Tourism Uganda started off months ago in different regions. Over the weekend, Miss Tourism Uganda was in the Western region through a pageantry event that saw three queens crowned to represent the region at the National level in September this year. The Miss Tourism search events have happened in

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Parliament To Resume Plenary Amid Youth Led Anti Corruption March

Parliament of Uganda will hold plenary this afternoon after a month-long recess. Today’s plenary coincides with the planned March to Parliament. The March to Parliament, organized by youths, is a protest against the exorbitant levels of corruption in government. Particularly, the youths are demanding accountability from Parliament, where up to five MPs are in prison

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Resignation of Speaker Among Tops Youth Demands in March to Parliament

As the country prepares for the planned March to Parliament against corruption, the youths organizing have listed seven demands. Top of the demands is the resignation of Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among. Over the last couple of years, there have been reports of gross misuse of funds by Parliament. The youth believe that Speaker

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Balaam Urges Youth To Shun Tuesday’s March To Parliament

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has advised the youth to shun Tuesday’s March to Parliament protest against corruption. Balaam, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the march, used his X account to give youths alternatives. According to the Minister, Ugandans are better off engaging their leaders in dialogue than protesting. “I

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Kituuma Justifes Police Deployment At NUP Offices

Uganda Police Spokesperson Afande Kituuma Rusoke has told National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership that they don’t have absolute rights. The Police mouthpiece was reacting to the Police’s sealing off the NUP Kavule headquarters on Monday morning. By press time, various security agencies had blocked access to the opposition party’s headquarters. The police blockade affected a

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Police Seal Off NUP Headquarters

Uganda Police have cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Makerere Kavule ahead of a party conference. The police deployment was noticed on Sunday night and increased until morning. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, confirmed these developments through his Twitter account. Kyagulanyi called the police actions “cowardly” and

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Ex Villa Captain Ssemakula Joins Tunisia’s Club Africain

Uganda Cranes defensive utility player Kenneth Ssemakula has joined Tunisian giants Club Africain. The former Sports Club Villa captain’s move was confirmed by Africain on their X account. He joins the Tunisian side on a two-year deal up to 2026. Formed over 103 years ago, Club Africain is not only among the oldest clubs in

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Kabaka Mutebi Returns Home

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II returned to the country and his kingdom in the early hours of Monday morning. The monarch was welcomed by the Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda and Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. Kabaka’s return brings an end to months of speculation among his subjects about his health. “The Kabaka has returned peacefully to his

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Former UNEB Boss Bukenya Is Dead

Former executive secretary of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Matthew Bukenya, has died at 90. His death was confirmed by UNEB through their social media accounts. “We will always cherish the lessons he imparted and the support he provided. His leadership was exemplary, guiding and inspiring. His legacy will continue to shine bright in

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