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Rwanda seeks to maximise power production from Lake Kivu

Leave a Comment / Africa, Local news / Ronald Kabuubi

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Saturday, September 6, toured Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) methane gas power plant and Rubavu Port in Rubavu District, Western Province. The SPLK plant, a $309 million facility located on the shores of Lake Kivu, harnesses methane gas reserves to generate electricity. It has a total installed capacity of 56 megawatts, with about 50 […]

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Ex-MUBS Boss Waswa Balunywa granted bail after three nights at Luzira

Kampala, Uganda: The Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Racheal Nakyazze Friday granted bail to former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) principal, Prof Waswa Balunywa, after spending three nights on remand at Luzira Prison in relation to two corruption-related cases. Balunywa, 69, secured temporary freedom at Shs 5 million cash for the first case, which involves allegations of

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EC Warns Voters Against Demanding Money From Aspirants

Leave a Comment / Local news, News / Ronald Kabuubi

Uganda, Ntinda ; According to the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Julius Mucunguzi, the turnout of aspirants and their supporters on day two was impressive, reflecting the commitment of Ugandans to serve their communities. “We are happy with the way the second day has gone. The turnout has been very encouraging, and this shows that many people

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Comedian Patrick Salvado clears up rumors about wife’s move to Canada

Leave a Comment / Entertainment, Local news / Ronald Kabuubi

Patrick Salvado has spoken out about his wife, Daphine Frankstock, and her life in Canada, revealing that she is happy and doing well despite past speculation. In late 2024, rumors circulated that Daphine had left Salvado and their children behind in search of greener pastures abroad. However, Salvado has now clarified that the decision for

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IGP Abbas Byakagaba Meets Ethiopian Ambassador to Boost International Policing Ties

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Uganda, Abbas Byakagaba, recently met with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Etsegenet Bezabih Yinemu, to discuss ways to strengthen regional and international collaboration in policing. Their talks focused on working together through organizations such as the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO), INTERPOL, the African Union

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KCCA commissions Kampala Traffic Control Center

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The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) yesterday officially commissioned the Kampala Traffic Control Center, a modern facility designed to improve traffic flow in the city. The Government of Uganda, with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), began construction of the center in 2022. The project aims to enhance

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Balimwezo Pledges Transparent Leadership in Kampala Lord Mayor Race

Leave a Comment / Local news, News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

BY Naome Namusoke/KMA updates The nomination of candidates for district and city chairpersons, lord mayors, and councilors is underway across the country, with aspirants turning up in large numbers at Electoral Commission (EC) offices. According to the EC calendar, the exercise commenced yesterday and will run until tomorrow, September 5. In Kampala, the process is

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Eddy Kenzo on the spot over UGX 8 Billion musicians stimulus funds

Leave a Comment / Entertainment, Local news / Ronald Kabuubi

Kampala, Uganda: A fresh storm has erupted in Uganda’s music industry, pinning singer Edirisa Musuuza, popular as Eddy Kenzo, president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), for unfairly distributing government funds meant to support artists. Rising star Omukenkufu ShamanUG alleges that while the government allocated UGX 13 billion as a stimulus package for the sector,

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Mexico fail to make it eight in a row as Uganda win first women’s title

Leave a Comment / Local news, News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Under the thunder clouds in Oslo, Mexico’s women had the chance to make it eight Homeless World Cups in a row, after winning the title in Seoul, Sacramento, Cardiff, Mexico City, Oslo, Glasgow and Amsterdam. The first chances fell to Mexico, sending a shot wide before the Uganda keeper made a fine block. Soon Uganda

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EC: Nomination of Candidates for Local Gov’t Councils Elections To Take Place From 3rd – 24th September 2025

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The Electoral Commission has appointed 3rd September to 24th September 2025 as the period for the nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils Elections 2026. According to Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson, Electoral Commission, the nomination exercise will be conducted according to the levels of the Local Government Councils, and shall take place during weekdays, beginning

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