Uganda’s turbulence of the 1980s was felt within church walls too
December 22, 2018 was a reunion of sorts for Namirembe cathedral choir old boys. I attended a special Christmas carols performance at the Ntinda residence of former ICT minister...
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Court registrar starts defense in journalists assault case
May 23, 2019 by URN
The acting Commercial court registrar in charge of planning, performance and development, Fred Waninda accused of assaulting two journalists has started his defense in a case filed against him by Uganda...
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South African President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa is showing signs of cracking down on corruption Wednesday as the country's new…
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Islamic State's West Africa branch claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a raid in Nigeria two days earlier in…
11 injured as residents attack UPDF soldiers in Luweero
At least nine residents and two Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers have been injured in clashes at…
Uganda airlines, climate change affected teacher salaries - gov't
Three days into the nationwide teacher’s strike, government has asked teachers to return to classes, saying there is…
Muntu unveils his new ANT party leadership
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu has today officially unveiled his newly formed…
Kenya's High court to rule Friday on homosexuality
This Friday, Kenya's High court is set to rule on a case challenging colonial-era laws that criminalize homosexuality…
Man jailed 18-months for insulting his wife
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Kitatta betrayed by NRM – Father
The moment the May 14th, eight-year sentence was handed down to Abdallah Kitatta by the Lt Gen Andrew…
Namboole pitch will be grabbed – manager
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Uganda lures filmmakers at Cannes
A favourable climate, beautiful scenery and a rich cultural heritage all connive to make Uganda the perfect set for shooting internationally acclaimed films and documentaries. With a growing film...
Fresh Kid: Mother speaks out
There is no doubt that seven-year-old Patrick Senyonjo a.k.a. Fresh Kid will impact Uganda’s entertainment scene in a big way. Well, depending on what happens, moving forward. With four...
