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Mujabi Makes Winning Start as Bugema Crush Gulu in AUUS Games Opener

Mujabi Makes Winning Start as Bugema Crush Gulu in AUUS

By Kayiira Jackson  New Bugema University head coach Ephraim Mujabi could not have asked for a better start at his temporary new home, as his side delivered a dominant 40–19 victory over Gulu University in the Group C opener of the AUUS Games 2025 on Friday at Uganda Christian University, Mukono. Mujabi, watched his charges impose themselves from the first …

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AUUS Games 2025: UMU edge Kyambogo as defending champions make winning start

AUUS Games 2025 UMU edge Kyambogo as defending champions make

By Kayiira Jackson  Defending champions Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) opened their title defence with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Kyambogo University in Friday evening action at the Mukono Bishops SS playground, as day one of the football competition delivered drama, goals and tight contests. UMU’s decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Kyambogo defender Rashid Onen inadvertently turned an …

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Kazakhstan Senate approves ban on positive depictions of LGBTQ people

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Noushad Thekkayil photo courtesy of Euractiv / NurPhoto / Getty Images)

‘Anti-LGBTQ propaganda’ ban follows in the footsteps of Russia and Uganda. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Noushad Thekkayil photo courtesy of Euractiv / NurPhoto / Getty Images) A bill to ban so-called LGBTQ propaganda won approval from the Kazakhstan Senate yesterday, which sent it on to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his signature, which he is expected to give. The bill would …

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See photos- Dismissed Prison Warder Over Criticising NRM on Social Media Confirms Handing Over Government stores

See photos Dismissed Prison Warder Over Criticising NRM on Social

“I have handed over Government stores to Uganda Prisons through OC NGORA prison, as usual I haven’t received any documents to witness handover, of course I wasn’t supplied since I worked with AKITUI JANE ROSELINE OC NGORA and I know her very well But at least I have secured audio recording and some photos”- Ampe Lawrence.What You Need To Know;-According to …

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Government, Sugar Millers Set UGX 125,000 Minimum Sugarcane Price in Busoga

Government, Sugar Millers Set UGX 125,000 Minimum Sugarcane Price in Busoga

Kampala– The government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, in partnership with sugar millers operating in the Busoga region, has agreed to set UGX 125,000 as the minimum price per tonne of sugarcane across the region. Stakeholders in a group photo after the meeting The decision follows an outcry from sugarcane out-growers in Busoga, some of whom reported earning …

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Prison Warder Dismissed Over Criticising NRM on Social Media

Prison Warder Dismissed Over Criticising NRM on Social Media

According to an official Uganda Prisons message dated December 17, 2025, the Prisons Council, under Minute Number 26.1 of 2025, resolved to dismiss No. 17974 Warder Ampe Lawrence from the service with effect from December 9, 2025.The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed Ngora Prison warder Lawrence Ampe from service following allegations of engaging in partisan political activity and criticising leaders …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In RAKAI, M7 tells voters ‘Go vote freely, no one will disturb our peace’

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Rakai – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans that the forthcoming elections will be conducted in a peaceful environment, urging voters to turn up in large numbers and exercise their democratic right without fear or intimidation. Addressing a campaign rally at Kibale Grounds in Rakai District on Thursday, the NRM Presidential Candidate said peace remains the ruling party’s first …

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AUUS Games 2025: Kampala University Set Early Pace, UCU Angels Shine

AUUS Games 2025 Kampala University Set Early Pace UCU Angels

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) set the early pace at the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games Netball Championship after a ruthless opening-day performance at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono. Under the stewardship of coach Jesse Asiimwe, KU announced their title intentions in emphatic fashion, dismantling Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) 64–05 in one of …

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