Thursday , 18 June 2026

PROBE WIDENS! Police Doubt Sh19M Ransom Was Sole Motive in Ntinda Woman’s Kidnap and Brutal Murder – ONLINE

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Detectives investigating the kidnapping and murder of 52-year-old Lydia Babirye Ssengendo of Ntinda-Kigowa say they are not convinced that the crime was motivated solely by a UGX 19 million ransom demand. The Flying Squad over the weekend recovered Babirye’s body after days of investigations into her disappearance. She had been missing since May 4, 2026, when she was last seen in …

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 OATH POSTPONED! Five Ministers Miss Swearing-In Over Citizenship Queries, Illness – ONLINE

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Four newly appointed ministers did not take their oaths of office on Monday as colleagues in the new cabinet gathered at State House, Entebbe, for the swearing-in ceremony.Addressing President Yoweri Museveni before the commencement of the ceremony, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, said 78 Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State were present and ready …

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ENDING OVERSEAS HORROR! Gov’t Finalizing New Policy to Protect Migrant Workers’ Lives and Money – ONLINE

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Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalising the development of the National Diaspora Policy 2026, which is expected to be completed next Financial Year – FY2026/27.The Policy is being designed to transition from a reliance on informal remittances toward structured investment in the country’s core economic sectors, with aim of ensuring better use of the funds for the remitter, the …

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Gabon will make homosexuality a crime once again – The Hoima Post –

Gabon will make homosexuality a crime once again - The Hoima Post -

But if it does, the economy of the west-central African nation could suffer. Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Cable)Political observers in the Central African nation of Gabon predict that the country will soon make same-sex relations a crime again, just as it briefly was from 2019 to 2020.Before 2019, modern Gabon had never criminalized …

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Prediction: Gabon will make homosexuality a crime once again

Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Cable)

But if it does, the economy of the west-central African nation could suffer. Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Cable) Political observers in the Central African nation of Gabon predict that the country will soon make same-sex relations a crime again, just as it briefly was from 2019 to 2020. Before 2019, modern Gabon had …

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Leadership, Consensus and Governance: The Challenges Facing Mubende’s New Political Term

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Mubende– As Uganda continues to strengthen decentralization and local governance, the experience of Mubende District offers an important case study on the complexities of leadership, institutional cooperation, and stakeholder engagement in emerging democracies. Since its creation, Mubende District has witnessed different administrations, each navigating unique political, social, and economic challenges. The current term marks the continuation of leadership under District Chairperson …

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Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Government to Reinstate Medical Interns’ Allowances

Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Government to Reinstate Medical Interns’ Allowances

Nakasero, Kampala— The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged the Government to reconsider its decision to suspend allowances for medical interns, arguing that the young health professionals play a critical role in Uganda’s healthcare system. Archbishop Kaziimba made the remarks on Sunday while presiding over the ordination and installation service …

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Five Million Prize: Quadball Training Kicks off Ahead of the Forthcoming Tournament

Five Million Prize: Quadball Training Kicks off Ahead of the Forthcoming Tournament

Mpigi– Schools at different levels from various parts of the country, have kicked off with training sessions in preparation for the highly anticipated National Quadball Tournament 2026. Some of the Quadball young stars These competitions scheduled to take place in August this year, have been organized with a view of promoting talent on top bringing together learners to showcase their …

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