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Eight plead guilty in PLE exam leakage scandal, sentenced to two years or fined Shs3m

KAMPALA – Eight individuals from Mengo’s Mwanga II Court have been convicted and sentenced over their role in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) leakage scandal that rocked several districts across the country. The group pleaded guilty to charges of examination malpractice and leaking Primary Seven examination papers to candidates. They were part of a […]

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Former EC Boss Badru Kiggundu Appointed Chancellor of Busitema University

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed his long-time ally and former Electoral Commission chairperson, Eng. Dr. Badru Malimbo Kiggundu, as the new Chancellor of Busitema University. Kiggundu becomes the institution’s third Chancellor, replacing Prof. Vinand Mutakabala Nantulya, according to a statement issued by the university management. “Pursuant to Section 30 of the Universities and Other

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Rachael Kawala Takes Over as KMP Spokesperson in Major Police Shake-Up

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In a major reshuffle within the police force, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, has announced significant changes in key positions. The most notable move is that of Patrick Onyango, the former spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), who has been transferred to the Community Policing Command (CPC) to head publications. Taking

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WOOS BULAMBULI VOTERS, PLEDGES DIGNIFIED RESETTLEMENT FOR LANDSLIDE VICTIMS

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured landslide victims in Bulambuli District of a dignified and permanent resettlement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting communities living in disaster-prone areas along the Mt. Elgon slopes. “The families are waiting to be resettled on 2,000 acres. Each family is to have two acres and 10 million shillings. And

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BREAKING: Eswatini Fires Ugandan Consul Quilino Bamwine Over Fraud and Land-Deal Scandal

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Kampala, Uganda — The Kingdom of Eswatini has revoked the appointment of its Honorary Consul in Uganda, Quilino Bamwine after a string of allegations linking him to extortion, fraud, and a criminal land transaction. The move marks a rare diplomatic censure in East Africa and underscores growing scrutiny of alleged misconduct by Ugandan diplomats abroad. In

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AMURIA: PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HAILS ARROW BOYS FOR RESTORING PEACE IN TESO, PLEDGES MORE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Presidential flag bearer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has today commended the people of Teso for their resilience and contribution to peace. Speaking during a campaign rally in Amuria District, President Museveni, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni,

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Five Shot Dead in Foiled Attack on Canon Apollo Core PTC

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At least five unidentified assailants have been shot dead following a foiled attack on Canon Apollo Core Primary Teachers College (PTC) in Fort Portal City, Daily Star has learned. According to preliminary reports, the machete-wielding attackers attempted to storm the teachers’ college early Saturday morning but were intercepted by security forces, who put five of

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Kabaka Ronald Mutebi returns from the United Kingdom after a week of official engagements, expressing excitement at presiding over the final match of the Masaza Cup at Nakivubo Stadium

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Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has returned from the United Kingdom after a week of official engagements, expressing excitement at presiding over the final match of the Masaza Cup between Buweekula and Ssingo at Nakivubo Stadium. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, confirmed the Kabaka’s return and called on all Baganda to welcome him warmly and

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Kenya once again tops DDoS threat list in East Africa

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NAIROBI, Kenya – October 28, 2025– As the results are analysed from the release of the latest global threat intelligence report from NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., we find that Kenya is once more the East African country with the most Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025, ranked third in across the continent overall

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDS INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS UGANDA’S ECONOMY

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Despite making up less than one per cent of Uganda’s population, the Indian Community, according to reports from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, contributes at least 65 per cent of the nation’s income tax revenue. H.E president Yoweri Museveni awards Uganda’s richest Mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. H.E president Yoweri Museveni awards Uganda’s

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