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DPP speaks out on Besigye’s case

Ruth Anderah | February 21, 2025

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has disputed claims that the General Court Martial failed to transfer Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason case file. Instead, the DPP charged Besigye and two others with new treason charges. According to Jackline Okui, spokesperson for the DPP, the office received […]

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Govt to decide fate of students who failed 2024 UCE exams

Moses Ndhaye | February 21, 2025

The government of Uganda is yet to determine the fate of nearly 7,000 students who did not pass the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports, said the ministry is still addressing the issue and will announce its […]

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Besigye, Lutale charged with treason

Ruth Anderah | February 21, 2025

Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where they were formally charged with treason. Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi informed them that the court lacked jurisdiction to try the case. Assistant DPP Lino Anguzu then requested an adjournment, citing incomplete […]

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Police probe murder of 16-year-old girl in Serere

Barbra Anyait | February 21, 2025

Police in Serere district are investigating the murder of a 16-year-old female student from Serere Township Secondary School. The incident occurred on Thursday night at the victim’s residence in Kakus Ward, Serere Town Council, Serere District. Damali Nachuha, the East Kyoga Regional Police Commander, identified the deceased as Rebecca Abiro. […]

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Govt unveils new policy for foot-and-mouth disease control

Barbra Anyait | February 21, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has unveiled a new policy aimed at controlling outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock. The State Minister for Agriculture, Ms. Hellen Adoa, says the new policy requires farmers to share the cost with the government, contributing two dollars per dose of foot-and-mouth […]