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General Saleh denies owning half of Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni’s brother, Gen Caleb Akandwano aka Salim Saleh has called for candidate debate about the land question in Uganda. He notes that the current conflicts in Acholi and parts of the country. Saleh, who is the Chair of the Uganda Development notes …

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Busoga University gets shs3.7 billion for renovation

IGANGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has released 3.7 billion Shillings towards the refurbishment of Busoga University in Iganga District, marking a critical step in efforts to revive the institution. Busoga University’s provisional license was revoked in 2016 following investigations that uncovered irregularities, including the …

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Museveni ends visit to South Sudan

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni ended a two-day visit to South Sudan on Friday aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and de-escalating political tensions in South Sudan. Museveni, who arrived in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, on Thursday, held talks with his South Sudanese counterpart …

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Museveni commits to fight money laundering

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni’s message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money …

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Museveni challenges youth to embrace vocational skills

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has challenged the youth to embrace technical and vocational education to fight unemployment. Museveni notes that the government opened doors for the private sector and is now attracting investors who have a high demand for skilled persons. Museveni’s message was …

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FDC founding member Tiko Ondoga asks Museveni to pardon Besigye

ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Martha Tiko Ondoga, a founding member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to intervene and pardon him. Besigye, along with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, are in Luzira Prison since November last year. They are accused of …

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Otunnu to Museveni: Leave politics aside and consider Besigye’s health

GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president Dr Olara Otunnu has called on President Yoweri Museveni to allow Rtd Col. Dr Kiiza Besigye access better medication outside the prison confinement. Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira …

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No change in Uganda’s corruption

Powerful politicians to blame, says Transparency International COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda remains one of the most corrupt countries on earth despite President Yoweri Museveni’s government putting in place numerous interventions to fight it. This is the main revelation of the global anti-corruption non-profit, Transparency International, in its latest …

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Museveni: Tshisekedi must have dialogue with M23

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his stand that direct talks between President Felix Tshisekedi and all is opponents are vital for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Museveni, who was in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the joint Summit of the …

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