Sunday , 25 January 2026

FINAL COUNTDOWN! Uganda’s giant UAE-backed $4bn refinery deal poised to make it East Africa’s fuel king!

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Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is now advancing towards a Final Investment Decision, expected by …

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Coca-Cola raises eyebrows after funneling billions of dollars to offshore firm

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Coca-Cola transferred another 4.4 billion euros ($5.17 billion) from its operation in Ireland to an entity based in the Cayman Islands. What’s happening? According to Business Post, the beverage giant’s Irish arm, European Refreshments Unlimited Company, transferred 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in 2024 and 2.1 billion euros ($2.5 billion) more this year to Atlantic Industries, an entity registered in the …

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IRAN PROTESTS! Dark clouds gather over MTN

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MTN should cut its losses and exit Iran, as it faces either reputational or financial harm if it fails to act following the outbreak of widespread protests against the country’s authoritarian theocratic regime. That is the view of Iraj Abedian, economist and chief executive of Pan-African Capital Holdings, who said he was incredibly disappointed in the MTN board and its …

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Why it is hard to avoid the internet in the world today

Why it is hard to avoid the internet in the

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | When the Government of Uganda shut down internet access for four days during the recent election week, it reignited a national debate about how deeply digital connectivity has become embedded in modern life. Authorities, through the Uganda Communications Commission, justified the decision as necessary to curb misinformation, prevent electoral violence and protect national security. Internet access …

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Bukomansimbi North: Christine Ndiwalana Calls for Unity, Urges Support for NUP Candidates

Bukomansimbi North Christine Ndiwalana Calls for Unity Urges Support for

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — The Outgoing Bukomansimbi North Member of Parliament, Christine Ndiwalana, has thanked voters for their support and urged residents to remain focused on service and collective progress following the conclusion of parliamentary elections. Hon.Christine Ndiwalana In a message released after the polls, Ndiwalana said that while elections are a periodic event, leadership responsibility and service to the people …

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Court sets Date for Bireete’s Bail Ruling

Court sets Date for Bireetes Bail Ruling

Kampala-Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has set 28th January 2026 as the date at which it will deliver a Ruling on a bill application which was filed by Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is on currently on remand on charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. …

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WSR Uganda Closes Physical Situation Rooms in Uganda 

WSR Uganda Closes Physical Situation Rooms in Uganda 

Kampala– The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda has announced the closure of its Physical Situation Rooms that were established to monitor, prevent, and respond to election-related tensions across the country. Eminent woman, Mrs Elizabeth Lwanga. In a statement issued today, WSR Uganda commended citizens, electoral authorities, security institutions, political actors, youth, civil society organisations, and the media for the cooperation …

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Chinese Ambassador Zhang Bids Farewell to Rt. Hon. Kadaga

Chinese Ambassador Zhang Bids Farewell to Rt Hon Kadaga

Kampala– On Tuesday morning, the Rt. Hon Rebecca A. Kadaga, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East Africa Community Affairs Uganda, hosted H.E Zhang Lizhong, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, who had paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Kampala. H.E Zhang’s tenure comes to an end after 4.7 years of valuable contributions to …

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Joyce Bagala Concedes Defeat in Mityana Parliamentary Race

Joyce Bagala Concedes Defeat in Mityana Parliamentary Race

Mityana– Outgoing Mityana Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa, has conceded defeat in the recently concluded parliamentary elections and called on members of the opposition to draw lessons from the outcome. Hon. Joyce Bagala (Courtesy photo) “I thank all my supporters for the votes. I accept whatever came out as the results,” Remarked Bagala during a media interview She …

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Yusuf Nsibambi Quits Elective Politics Following Defeat in Mawokota South

Yusuf Nsibambi Quits Elective Politics Following Defeat in Mawokota South

Mengo — Days after the Electoral Commission declared Hon. Suzan Nakawuki of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, outgoing legislator Yusuf Nsibambi has announced his decision to quit elective politics following his defeat. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) Appearing on a CBS Radio talk show, Nsibambi expressed disappointment with the electorate, saying his …

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UPC Candidate Jalameso Challenges Re-Election in Ajuri County, Seeks Declaration as Winner Over NRM’s Hamson Obua

UPC Candidate Jalameso Challenges Re Election in Ajuri County Seeks Declaration

By Jumah Kakomo Fred Jalameso, the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate for Ajuri County in Alebtong District, has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC), seeking a declaration that he is the duly elected Member of Parliament. His petition follows a controversial decision by the EC to order a fresh election in 18 polling stations within the constituency due to allegations of …

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USEA, Node Group Ink Publicity Deal to Champion Innovation & Leadership

USEA Node Group Ink Publicity Deal to Champion Innovation

Node Group and the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) have officially signed a high-impact public relations partnership aimed at promoting leadership, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and educational excellence across Uganda. USEA is a national network of over 6,000 alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, driving innovation, leadership, and community transformation across the country. This partnership is grounded in a shared …

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Members of Korean Religious Affiliation Push for Fair Hearing

Members of Korean Religious Affiliation Push for Fair Hearing

  Full Statement The government has explicitly targeted a specific religious group, categorically labeling it a “social harm” and a “detriment” while mobilizing state power in a retaliatory manner. Such actions constitute a grave violation of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, which guarantees the freedom of religion and the principle of the separation of church …

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