Saturday , 7 March 2026

Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

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A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. However, the situation remained unclear with soldiers loyal to Benin’s President Patrice Talon claiming to have foiled the coup attempt to overthrow the government, his office said, adding that the …

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MTN ,  STI-OP in talks to Bolster Uganda’s Innovation Agenda

Ugandan delegation hosted by MTN South Africa leadership.

Johannesburg, South Africa:  In a move aimed at fast-tracking homegrown solutions for Uganda’s progress, a Ugandan delegation led by Paul Amoru, the Ugandan High Commissioner, held a strategic meeting with the MTN team led by MTN South Africa’s General Manager for Enterprise Solutions, Sudipto Moitra. The delegation included representatives from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat in the President’s Office (STI-OP), Kiira …

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OPINION: Only Museveni has Africa’s interests at heart

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By Faruk Kirunda  I have looked at manifestos of the respective parties and contenders in the 2026 general elections but only the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bold and purposeful on this very important ideal of East African Federation/African Integration. The party’s presidential candidate and National Chairman, Yoweri Museveni, in his message introducing the Manifesto addressed the issue among the …

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NOT SAFE! Girl, 13, raped in KFC toilets

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A TEEN girl was allegedly gang-raped by four thugs after being dragged into a KFC bathroom in Paris. The suspected preds reportedly forced the 13-year-old to perform sexual acts on them after leading the girl away from her friends. A passerby alerted cops after the young girl tearfully recounted the traumatic assault. Officers rushed to the scene and quickly arrested …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In KITAGWENDA, Munyagwa’s father abandons son at the sea, begs voters to support M7

RACE FOR STATE HOUSE In KITAGWENDA Munyagwas father abandons son

Kitagwenda – Bruhan Sserunga, the father of presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa, has urged the people of Kitagwenda to vote for President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming elections. Speaking at Museveni’s campaign rally on Saturday, Sserunga thanked the President for providing him a package under the civilian veterans’ programme. He said Uganda has enjoyed unprecedented peace compared to past regimes and …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In BUNDIBUGYO, M7 promises chocolate factory

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to establish a chocolate factory in Bundibugyo District, reaffirming his commitment to expanding value addition and creating jobs in Uganda’s cocoa-rich region. Addressing supporters during his campaign tour Friday, the NRM Presidential Flagbearer said the venture will harness the district’s long-standing agricultural strengths and boost household incomes. Museveni recalled his early interactions with …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In NTOROKO, M7 pledges swift action for flood victims

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says government swift action is on the way to rescue over 9,000 people displaced by floods in Ntoroko District. Addressing thousands of supporters Friday at Karugutu Secondary School, Ntoroko during a campaign rally, the President said he had already instructed his Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to coordinate an immediate response from top government officials. “I have …

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TRAGIC! Sudden HR boss death strikes UNEB

TRAGIC Sudden HR boss death strikes UNEB

Uganda’s education sector is reeling after the sudden death of Sebastian Mwendha Ngobi, the Director of Human Resources & Administration at the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Ngobi, a veteran education administrator, died on the evening of Friday, 5th December, at Platinum Hospital after a brief illness. The circumstances surrounding his death remain mysterious. Ngobi’s impressive career included stints as …

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MP Rukaari Vows to Rescue King of Kings Church Land as District Eviction Threats Intensify

MP Rukaari Vows to Rescue King of Kings Church Land

  Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara The tug-of-war over the land housing King of Kings Church at Kamukuzi Hill has taken a dramatic turn, with Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari vowing to personally ensure the church secures full ownership—despite persistent eviction threats from Mbarara District Local Government. For years, Bishop Silas Tayebwa’s King of Kings Church has battled to …

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Forces Behind Commissioner Land Registration Mugaino’s Illegal Cancellation Of Makerere Prime Land Title Unearthed

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By Our Reporter The controversy surrounding the cancellation of the certificate of title for Kibuga Block 28 Plot 540 (worth billions of shillings) at Makerere which belongs to an 82-year-old, wheelchair-bound lady has taken a new twist. It has been established that the defiance of the Commissioner for Land Registration (CLR), Baker Mugaino, is backed by external forces. And this, …

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Jose Chameleone Issues Strong Warning Against Bobi Wine at NRM Rally

Jose Chameleone Issues Strong Warning Against Bobi Wine at NRM

Leone Island boss Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Dr. Jose Chameleone, has stirred public debate after making controversial remarks about National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), during a recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) rally in Western Uganda. Jose Chameleon (Courtesy photo) While on stage entertaining supporters, Chameleone urged Ugandans not to vote for Bobi Wine …

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