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35 MPs Set to be Arrested

Recent revelations have surfaced regarding the re-arrest of Busiki County MP Paul Akamba, who, along with 35 colleagues, is facing charges related to the embezzlement of cooperative funds. This incident has sparked significant controversy and condemnation from various senior citizens and organizations, including the Uganda Law Society, due to the nature of Akamba’s re-arrest despite

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Police Fire Teargas To Block Ssenyonyi’s Tour of Lubigi Wetland

Police fired tear gas to block Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi from touring the Lubigi wetland site on Monday morning. Last week, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) evicted residents for illegally occupying the wetlands. It is with this background that the LOP visited Lubigi to ascertain the situation on the ground.

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RUGBY: Phillip Wokorach Leaves French Side ASBC Bedarrides After Four Years

Ugandan international Phillip Wokorach has left French side ASBC Bedarrides. The mercurial fullback leaves ASBC after successful four year stint with the French club. Wokorach used his social media platform to announce his departure sparking a conversation about his next destination. After 4 years, my time at ASBC Bedarrides has come to an end. To

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Bobi Wine Condemns Seizure of NRM MP Paul Akamba at Anti-Corruption Court

National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the manner in which Busiki County MP Paul Akamba was taken by gunmen at the Anti-corruption Court on Friday. The legislator was forcibly taken shortly after being granted bail as he faces corruption-related charges. On Wednesday, Akamba was charged by the Anti-Corruption Court

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Umar Lutalo Leaves SC Villa Amidst Player Exodus

Industrious defender Umar Lutalo has left Uganda Premier League champions Sports Club Villa, joining an exodus of a host of stars. Lutalo joins league-winning captain Kenneth Ssemakula on the journey away from Villa. The 20-year-old announced his departure from Villa in a heartfelt post on social media platform X.Lutalo leaves Villa after three seasons with

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Bobi Wine Condemns NEMA for Double Standards

National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has demanded that the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) wetland restoration drive be also directed against the wealthy that have settled in wetlands. Bobi Wine’s demands come hardly a week after NEMA demolished houses in Lubigi Wetland. This exercise saw families in Ganda-Nasere village,

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MPs Mutembuli and Namujju Denied Bail, Akamba Rearrested

MPs Yusuf Mutembuli and Cissy Namujju have been denied bail by the Anti-Corruption Court. Meanwhile, their colleague Paul Akamba was granted bail as the trio continues to face corruption charges. Mr. Akamba, who was released on a cash bond of Shs13 million, had his sureties post a non-cash bond of Shs100 million each. Although these

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Agricultural Research as a Trigger for Economic Transformation

By Frank Mugabi In the 2024/2025 budget speech, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, severally underscored the critical role of agriculture in driving Uganda’s economic transformation. The Agricultural Sector continues to be the mainstay of Uganda’s economic growth; employing approximately 70% of the population, and contributed 23.8% of the national GDP in

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Minister Anite Directs UIA Officials to Refund Shs500m ‘Service Award’

The State Minister of Finance in charge of Investments and Privatization, Hon. Evelyne Anite, has mandated officials at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to return over Shs 500 million. This amount was improperly received as ‘honoraria’ from funds designated for transport infrastructure development at Namanve Industrial Park. In a directive issued on June 12, 2024,

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Minister Kasaija Declares Uganda’s Economy Fully Recovered from External Shocks

Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has said that Uganda’s economy has recovered from internal and external shocks. The minister made this revelation while reading the 2024/2025 national budget at Kololo Independence Grounds on Thursday evening. “I am pleased to report that Uganda’s economy has fully recovered from various internal and external

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