Author: Raymond Hassan Sango
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17 Injured in Kasawo road accident as police launch investigation
Police in Naggalama are investigating a serious road accident that left 17 people injured on the evening of August 12 along the Kasawo-Natonto road in Lusera Village. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. and involved a white Fuso Fighter truck, registration number UAY 514M, which was reportedly carrying passengers from a political campaign event…
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Uganda’s Rukia Naiga shines at Cue Masters International Pool Carnival in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Uganda’s top female pool player, Rukia Naiga, delivered a stellar performance to claim the Women’s singles title at the Cue Masters International Pool Carnival held in Dar es Salaam. Naiga outplayed a strong field of competitors to secure the top spot, followed by Tanzania’s Mercy Phiri in second place. Botswana’s…
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Uganda to host Afro Arab Youth Congress 2025, over 1000 delegates expected
Uganda is set to host the prestigious Afro Arab Youth Congress 2025, a landmark event aimed at uniting young leaders from Africa and the Arab world to champion peace, unity, and development. The announcement was officially made today by the State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, during a press briefing held…
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More students register for UNEB exams for this year
There has been a remarkable surge in the number of candidates who have registered for the national examinations 2025. According to data released by the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), a total of 1,416,307 students have registered to sit for exams across all levels, including the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of Education…
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Amuriat steps aside for Nandala Mafabi as FDC presidential flag bearer
In a landmark moment for Uganda’s political opposition, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has resolved its internal contest for the 2026 presidential flag bearer through consensus rather than confrontation. Following a closed-door meeting with the party’s Council of Elders on July 29, 2025, FDC president Patrick Oboi Amuriat agreed to step down in favor…
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FDC Showdown: Elders to end power struggle as Amuriat, Nandala face crucial verdict today
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is on the brink of a decisive moment as the party’s Council of Elders prepares to announce its preferred party president and presidential flagbearer ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The announcement, expected today July 29, 2025, will determine whether current party president Patrick Amuriat or Secretary General Nathan…
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Deadly chase: Armed robber shot dead, four flee with shs50m in Kyotera Heist
In a high-stakes police operation that unfolded yesterday, one armed robber was shot dead and four others remain on the run after a violent daylight heist at a coffee factory in Kyotera District. The robbers, who allegedly made off with shs50 million, were intercepted during a dramatic pursuit that ended in a hail of gunfire…
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NGO worker murdered in ambush by armed gang in military uniforms, five arrested
A brutal ambush along the Mbale-Kampala route has left an NGO employee dead and sparked a sweeping security operation that has so far led to the arrest of five suspects, including an army deserter and an active-duty soldier. The victim, Godfrey Wayengera, an employee of Compassion International Uganda, was traveling with Christine Najjabi when the…
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NIRA cracks down on false data in National IDs: Only genuine changes allowed
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially opened the process for Ugandans seeking to amend details on their National Identity Cards. However, the agency has issued a strong warning, saying only legitimate corrections will be entertained, while fraudulent changes, particularly of age, will not be tolerated. Addressing journalists at the joint security briefing…
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Eshabwe: The golden sauce of Ankole, a taste of tradition, heritage, and pride
In the rolling hills of Western Uganda, where long-horned cattle graze peacefully and heritage pulses through every drumbeat and dance, a creamy, white sauce sits at the heart of Banyankole tradition. Known as Eshabwe, this rich delicacy isn’t just food, it’s a symbol of culture, and pride. Made from carefully processed ghee drawn from cow’s…