The actress wrote a long note on X that read: “Standing for a Soldier:A Ray of Hope from the Delhi High Court in the Case of Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly has penned a note for her brother who happens to be an Indian army veteran, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly. […]
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has pledged to work with affected traders to restore their livelihoods and put in place lasting measures to prevent future flooding in the city’s business hubs. The pledge was made during a meeting convened by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and held in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall on
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By Naome Namusoke & Ronald Kabuubi/ KMA updates Kampala, Uganda —Thousands of city traders are demanding government compensation after last week’s torrential rains flooded major arcades in downtown Kampala, destroying goods worth millions of shillings. The downpour, which lasted for over four hours on Thursday, left business owners counting heavy losses as water submerged entire
Lira City, Uganda — The Territorial Police in North Kyoga Region have arrested three suspects for allegedly attempting to bribe a Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) scout in an effort to influence the conduct of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which officially began on Monday. The suspects have been identified as Odongo George, Director of
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Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director of the Food Rights Alliance, urged Ugandans to take personal responsibility and prepare for possible food shortages. “After elections, like it or not, take personal responsibility because you will be hungry, and the ‘hungry pants’ cuts in video stomachs. And what we are telling government is that it is your constitutional
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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport has diverted heavy trucks and trailers off a key section of the Karuma–Kamdini highway after part of the road collapsed following heavy rains, disrupting one of northern Uganda’s busiest trade routes. According to a ministry statement issued on Sunday, the road failure occurred about one kilometer
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Uganda made a significant mark at the Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE) 2025, winning the coveted Swiss Tourism Excellence Award in the “Natural Paradise” category. This prestigious recognition came during the Expo’s glamorous gala in Lugano, held on November 1, 2025. Uganda’s remarkable debut in this high-profile event showcased the country’s rich tourism potential. The
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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President Museveni has congratulated his Tanzanian counterpart, Hassan Samia Suluhu, upon her re-election, noting that her victory was a reflection of the confidence Tanzanians have in her leadership. Ms Suluhu was declared on Saturday the landslide winner of an election that set off deadly protests across the country over the exclusion of her main challengers. “I
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The Rwenzururu King, His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere, has condemned the violent attacks on security installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts, distancing the cultural institution from the acts. On Saturday, suspected armed assailants attacked Kasese Central Police Station and Rugendabara Police Post, while another group targeted Malindi and Kakuka military detachments in Bundibugyo District. In
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