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May 2025 33 results
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18:49

I’m Not In A Fight With Kagame-Cyril Ramaphosa 5 2 Top story

Kagame and Ramaphosa had a feud at the end of January following a disagreement on how to respond to the crisis in Eastern DRC following the M23 capture of city of Goma.
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15:44

Holy Alliance Team Warns Against Delegate Manipulation Ahead of DP National Conference 3 3

Led by former DP Vice President for Northern Uganda, Counsel Alitia Elia, the West Nile group successfully secured nomination on May 6, 2025, to contest for the position of DP President General. The election is scheduled to take place on May 30 in Mbarara City.
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15:34

Mobile Lending Driving Financial Inclusion - NCBA 1

Operated by MTN Uganda, MoKash, a mobile phone-based platform, was established in 2016 by the Commercial Bank of Africa, which later merged with NIC Bank to become NCBA in 2020, and has since headlined micro lending in the country.
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15:28

Lwengo District Leaders Urge Lifting of Ban on New Administrative Units 1 3

Lwengo District Chairperson Ibrahim Kitatta says the ban is no longer logical, claiming it contradicts the government’s policy focus on service delivery and resource allocation.
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15:20

Uganda’s Tier 4 Financial Sector Shifts Toward ESG Model for Sustainable Growth

Tier 4 institutions are among the latest to embrace ESG principles, aligning with international sustainability standards to strengthen operations, empower communities, and move beyond traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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15:17

Ssewanyana Charged Afresh with Terrorism 2 Top story

The amendment scrapped the late Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya from the list of accused persons
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14:12

Kenyan Bishop Warns Against 'Witchcraft Preachers' witches 6 Top story

Bishop Kimanthi points out that while witchcraft remains a sensitive and frightening topic worldwide, it continues to infiltrate religious spaces under the guise of prosperity preaching. He cautions that even some of the wealthiest pastors, owning personal jets and living lavishly, could be practicing witchcraft.
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Police Issue Security Guidelines Ahead of Namugongo Martyrs' Day Celebrations ACP Kituuma Rusoke 1 2

According to Kituuma, the police have issued guidelines to pilgrims and locals, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and specifically advising lodge owners to keep records of their guests to facilitate security and emergency response.
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13:57

Msgr. Magembe: The “Sickly” Religious Brother Who Rose to Become a Priest of Prayer, Music, And Deliverance 1 Top story

Magembe leaves behind a legacy of prayer, music, and healing that will continue to inspire and uplift generations to come. His work as a priest of prayer, musician, and deliverer of souls marks him as one of the most influential religious figures in the Kampala Archdiocese.
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13:47

Kumam Cultural Leader Urges Electorate to Choose Results-Oriented Leaders 1 2

His remarks come amid growing political discourse within the community, particularly following his open endorsement of President Yoweri Museveni for the 2026 elections—a move that has raised eyebrows among his constituents.
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13:42

NRM Receives 57 Petitions From LC1 Primaries — Tanga Odoi Dr Tanga Odoi 2 1

Addressing journalists on Monday during a press briefing about the ongoing parish-level elections within the party, Dr. Tanga disclosed that the petitions followed the elections held on May 6, 2025. He noted that the majority of the petitions have already been concluded, with only three still pending.
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12:56

Global Nursing Workforce Grows, But Disparities Persist – WHO Report

The findings suggest that one in seven nurses globally—and 23% in high-income countries—are foreign-born, underscoring the heavy reliance on international migration to bolster health systems. In comparison, the proportion of foreign-born nurses is significantly lower in upper middle-income countries (8%), lower middle-income countries (1%), and low-income countries (3%).
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12:47

Lugazi Diocese Tight-Lipped on Budget as Uganda Martyrs Day Nears 1 Top story

During a press briefing at the diocesan headquarters in Lugazi, the Vicar General, Msgr. Richard Kayondo, confirmed that the cost of organizing the June 3rd celebrations runs into the billions of shillings. However, he stopped short of providing a specific figure, only noting that a significant percentage of the required funding had already been secured.
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Attorney General Halts Mass Evictions in Lwengo Land Dispute 2

Moses Kibunga, the Vice Chairperson of Bwingana village and one of the affected residents, said the landlords had initially given them a two-year ultimatum to find an alternative settlement.
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10:59

Court Dismisses Nalukoola’s Bid to Appeal Cross-Examination Ruling 2 3

Nalukoola’s lawyer, Samuel Muyizzi Mulindwa, made an oral application before Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya, seeking leave to appeal the decision. Muyizzi argued that Nalukoola’s rights were being infringed upon and that it was improper for the judge to decide which witnesses could be cross-examined.
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10:53

Court Summons Sheikh Mulindwa, Muslim Leaders Over Dismissal of Chairman Impeachment 1 Top story

On March 18, 2025, Ndawula, alongside other Muslims, led a protest in Kampala and petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, challenging the extension of Sheikh Ramadhan Mubaje’s tenure as Mufti of Uganda. Ndawula argued that Mubaje, having clocked 70 years, was ineligible for an extension.
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09:51

Pader Wins 2025 Special Needs Education Championship 2 1

The event, hosted by the Uganda Primary Schools Sports Association (UPSSA) and Special Needs Education (SNE), attracted 4,333 athletes from 171 out of the 178 local governments across the country.
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09:44

Over 1,000 Graduate with Skills in Kabarole After URDTI Training 1

The graduates included 659 females and 500 males graduating in skills such as carpentry, welding and metal fabrication, plumbing, tailoring, among others.
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