Category: National
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NRM Mobiliser Buried After Museveni Donates Sh50M for Medical Bills
NRM Mobiliser Laid to Rest After Museveni’s Sh50M Donation David Besisira, a former National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser from Masindi District, was laid to rest on January 5, 2025, after a delay caused by outstanding medical bills. Besisira passed away on December 27, 2024, but his family had been unable to bury him due to…
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Quarry Miner Dies in Iganga Accident, Calls for Safety Measures
29-Year-Old Quarry Worker Killed in Iganga Stone Collapse Residents of Nampirika A village in Iganga district were left in shock after a 29-year-old quarry miner, Amuza Mutumba, was fatally crushed by a large stone on January 6, 2025. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when Mutumba was working at a quarry in Nakalama sub-county. He…
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Half of Uganda’s Population is Under 18, Reveals Latest Census Report
Uganda’s population reached 45,905,417 as of May 2024, marking an average annual growth rate of 2.9% since 2014, according to the recently released National Population and Housing Census 2024. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) published the final results on December 31, 2024, providing a detailed overview of the country’s demographic and socio-economic situation. The…
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Uganda Launches Third Phase of Digital Vehicle Registration Plates
The Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has officially launched the third phase of its Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project, introducing digital vehicle registration plates for private and public vehicles entering the country. This milestone was marked by events at the Malaba and Mutukula border points on January 6, 2025. The ITMS initiative,…
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President Museveni Crowned Luo Elder at Piny Luo Festival Alongside President Ruto
At the closing ceremony of the fourth Piny Luo Festival in Siaya County, Kenya, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was crowned as a Luo elder. This special honor took place at the Got Ramogi Hill shrines, where Museveni was crowned alongside Kenya’s President William Ruto and former Kenyan Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga. The ceremony…
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DHAMA CHARLES!! The Young Man Transforming Adjumani East
Adjumani East stands on the brink of transformative change, and the young visionary leading this charge is Dhama Charles. As he contests for the Member of Parliament seat in 2026, Charles brings with him a fresh perspective and a deep commitment to the empowerment of his community, particularly focusing on financial literacy and economic independence…
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Ugandans Surprised: Kenya Has 23 Cabinet Secretaries, Uganda 82 Ministers
Kenya’s recent political upheaval, where President William Ruto dismissed his entire cabinet, became an eye-opening moment for neighboring Uganda. Ugandans, already familiar with political volatility, were struck by the scale of Kenya’s protests and their consequential political shake-up. The dismissal of Kenya’s cabinet ministers, except for Deputy President Rigathi and Prime CS Mudavadi, left many…
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National Unity Platform Says That The Public Knows That Hon Mathias Mpuuga Is Not Their Commissioner
The recent notification from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to Speaker Anita Among regarding the withdrawal of former Leader of Opposition and Nyendo-Mukungwe legislator, Mathias Mpuuga, as the opposition Commissioner of Parliament due to alleged involvement in corruption has stirred controversy. The genesis of Mpuuga’s troubles dates back to 2022, when he and three other…
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Kenya’s CMA Introduces Electronic IPOs on Nairobi Securities Exchange
Summary: The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced a new avenue for prospective firms to list shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange electronically, aiming to streamline the initial public offering (IPO) process, minimize time and costs for issuers, and safeguard investors against refund discrepancies. These initiatives form part of broader reforms orchestrated by the market…
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Emmanuel Faber Engages African Leaders on ISSB Standards
Summary: The Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Emmanuel Faber, held meetings with the leaders of Kenya and Nigeria, along with government officials in South Africa. Accompanying him was ISSB member Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien. In Kenya, discussions were held with President William Ruto, emphasizing the African region’s significance in shaping and implementing ISSB initiatives.…