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New Vision
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Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. One of the most widely read English-language newspapers in Uganda.
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Monitor
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Weekly Observer
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Nile Post
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PML Daily
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Big Eye
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Watchdog News
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Uganda Online
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Independent
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- Bridging education gaps can uplift African women entrepreneursby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Educational attainment gaps have limited the success of women-owned businesses in Africa, according to a report newly published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). The “Women’s Entrepreneurship Report” studied data from tens of thousands of African entrepreneurs and firms to […]
- Biden signs executive actions to undo Trump policies on Day Oneby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Washington, U.S. | Xinhua | Hours after being sworn in as the 46th U.S. president on Wednesday, Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed some of his predecessor Donald Trump’s signature policies. The 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations mainly fell within the four categories of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic […]
- Gov’t disregarded human rights in imposing COVID-19 restrictionsby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In countering the transmission of COVID-19, the government focused more on protecting people but lost sight of ethics and people’s rights, a new study by social scientists at Makerere University said, and recommended that this can’t continue into future epidemics. Dr John Barugahare, the principal […]
- Army accused of disrupting local council polls in Bukomansimbiby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers are under the spotlight for meddling in the just concluded local government elections in Bukomansimbi district. Residents accuse soldiers of disrupting the election to favour National Resistance Movement-NRM candidates. According to residents, armed soldiers […]
- NUP secures 41 seats in KCCA councilby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has won 41 out of the 44 seats for the directly elected and woman councillors to Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA. The other three seats were taken by members of the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party which also sponsored the Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Kampala Deputy … […]
- Kampala returning officers cite bribery in electoral processby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 5:40 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Returning officers for the five divisions in Kampala have expressed concerns over bribes being given to presiding officers to alter results on declaration forms. Robert Mugabe, the returning officer for Kawempe division, Ivan Munanura, returning officer Makindye division and Doreen Musiime, returning officer […]
- NUP captures Luweero, incumbents firm in Nakaseke and Nakasongolaby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 5:15 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Erastus Kibirango, the National Unity Platform candidate has emerged winner of the Luweero district chairperson’s race, further widening the party’s base in an area hitherto known as a stronghold of the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM party. Kibirango polled 44,206 of the total votes cast to defeat […]
- Let’s involve public in fighting corruption in the judiciary – Justice Kabiitoby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Benjamin Kabiito has condemned victimization of whistle blowers by corrupt judicial officers. Kabiito says there is need to instill confidence among the public and give comfort and protection against threats of revenge to persons with genuine […]
- NRM sweeps local council elections in Acholiby The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 4:26 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement – NRM party has recorded a landslide victory in Acholi against the opposition in the local government council elections held on Wednesday. They won in all the three of the four districts of West Acholi that include Gulu, Omoro and Nwoya with exception of Amuru district … The […]
- Does Bobi Wine stand any chance against Museveni in the Supreme Court?by The Independent on January 21, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Barely a week ago, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the president of the National Unity Platform indicated that he was headed to the Supreme Court to challenge the outcome of the 2021 presidential election. Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, of the National Resistance Movement candidate was on January 17 declared […]
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Ugandan Diaspora
Ugandan Diaspora
- Death Announcement | Ferguson Mugula Kikaawa Kabiswa of Boston, MA. Zoom Fundraiser Saturday 16th Jan From 7:00pmby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 16, 2021 at 10:37 pm
The Family of the Late George H. Kabiswa and Ms. Kate Namubiru Kabiswa of Nantabulilwa Kyaggwe Mukono together with Mr. Ernest Munoga Kabiswa of Dacula Georgia together with Maama Robinah Namiiro Njuba and Jajja Mutini Harriet Meme Nakibuuka of Boston MA regret to announce the death of their son, brother, kojja and grandson Ferguson Mugula
- UG Elections | Museveni Declared Winner as NUP Becomes the Dominant Party to Lead Opposition in Parliament (LoP) after Disputed Pollby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 16, 2021 at 9:48 pm
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni won a sixth term in office, fighting off a challenge from Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu also know as Bobi Wine — who was just a child when Museveni came into power in 1986. Pundits and skeptics described Kyagulanyi as an amateur in Presidential politics who many believed had punched above his
- Statement by U.S. Amb. Natalie E. Brown on Cancellation of U.S. Diplomatic Observer Mission of Uganda’s Electionsby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 13, 2021 at 2:28 pm
It is with profound disappointment that I announce U.S. Mission in Uganda’s decision to cancel our diplomatic observation of Uganda’s January 14 elections due to the decision by the Electoral Commission of Uganda to deny more than 75 percent of the U.S. election observer accreditations requested. With only 15 accreditations approved, it is […]
- Uganda Airlines | New Travel Destinations – Commercial Manager Roger Wamaraby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 13, 2021 at 12:37 am
- Uganda Decides | Museveni or Bobi Wine? | The Stream on Al Jazeeraby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 11, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Both Kyagulanyi (a popstar who is more popularly know by his stage name Bobi Wine) and Amuriat have been subjected to violence from security forces while on the campaign trail. Amuriat’s car was allegedly shot at by a police officer on January 7 and he was arrested while campaigning on January 10. Wine, thought to
- Uganda Election | President Museveni says Opposition are Agents of ‘Foreign Interests’ – Channel 4 News UKby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 9, 2021 at 4:56 am
Uganda’s police chief has said the country has space in its prisons to cope with any spike in arrests during next week’s presidential elections. The warning comes during a campaign, marked by deadly violence and the arrest of several opposition candidates for holding rallies in breach of Covid restrictions. We are in the capital Kampala
- Dr. Maggie Kigozi | Diaspora Homecoming 2020 Edition – Patron’s Speechby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 3, 2021 at 3:31 am
My role today is to welcome Ugandans from all over the world and those watching at home – Thank you for joining us. This is a difficult time for our country facing the competitive multiparty elections and the global pandemic Covid 19 at the same time. We are holding this event to stress the confidence
- Diaspora Events | U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Keynote Address to the Uganda Diaspora Business Expo and Homecoming 2020 Editionby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on January 3, 2021 at 3:06 am
Thank you, Amb. Katende for the warm introduction. And thank you to the Uganda Diaspora Network for organizing today’s virtual event. I am delighted to join you and to have the opportunity to talk about how we can increase trade and business ties between the United States and Uganda. While this past year has introduced
- FEZAH – ALL ACCESS Campaign Rewatch Featured Uganda Music Shows On Demandby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on December 26, 2020 at 8:20 pm
ALL-ACCESS campaign. The idea is that the diaspora can enjoy some entertainment from Uganda in the comfort of their homes at a time of their convenience. Book family ENT on Demand by clicking link below https://www.fezah.com/ Promo:FEZAH has done over 15 online concerts this year. Now you can binge-watch them as you unwind over this
- Travel | Uganda Airlines takes Delivery of its First A330neo Widebody Airlinerby Ugandan Diaspora News Team on December 26, 2020 at 1:44 am
Toulouse – 21 December, 2020 – Uganda Airlines, the country’s flag-carrier, took delivery of its first A330neo, the latest version of the most popular widebody airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to Uganda Airlines, which was established in 2019. In line with the Company’s strategy to keep offering its customers […]
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Weekly Observer
Weekly Observer
- Kyagulanyi promised to make Uganda ungovernable, govt tells courton January 21, 2021 at 5:03 pm
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi's home is under siege because he undertook to make Uganda ungovernable like Libya, Iraq and Sudan, the attorney general has today told the High court in Kampala. While appearing before the outgoing head of Civil Division of High court justice Michael Elubu, the state […]
- Museveni stopover causes traffic gridlock at Busega roundabouton January 21, 2021 at 3:56 pm
Security is heightened at Busega roundabout on the outskirts of Kampala where President Yoweri Museveni is expected to meet residents and the business community. There are tens of military and police officers deployed to maintain security in the area. Traffic there has been paralysed with vehicles hardly moving from either side of the road. […]
- Drunk Rukiga police officer shot dead colleague while shooting at 'drunkard'on January 21, 2021 at 11:00 am
A female police officer shot dead her colleague and injured another at a tally centre in Rukiga district while shooting at a drunkard, police have said. Police officer No.37372, Hamida Ssali shot dead Felix Ariho, a special police constable (SPC) attached to Rukiga police station last night at 11 pm at Rwamucucu sub-county headquarters. She […]
- 40 years in power: Museveni joins exclusive club of presidentson January 21, 2021 at 9:15 am
President Museveni won a hugely divisive and violence scarred re-election on Saturday, January 16, extending his long rule to 40 years. The result gives President Museveni, 76 and in power since 1986, five more years as president. His sixth elected term victory makes him the fourth longest serving president on the African continent after […]
- Tally centre: presidential guards wore EC T-shirts, capson January 21, 2021 at 8:57 am
From Thursday through to Saturday, Kyambogo University, the Electoral Commission-designated national tally centre, looked every inch like a virtual fortress of roadblocks, fences and armed police/security checks as officials tallied votes and announced results. One wouldn’t be faulted to think that the university had been quickly transformed […]
- Archbishop Stanley Ntagali suspended from church duties over adulteryon January 18, 2021 at 9:55 am
The retired Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali has been suspended from performing priestly duties over getting involved in an extra-marital affair with a married woman. Ntagali's suspension was confirmed in a January 13 letter by Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu to the Anglican […]
- I did Museveni song because I was broke – Ronald Mayinjaon January 18, 2021 at 9:50 am
On January 7, musician-turned-politician RONALD MAYINJA had a candid interview with The Observer’s Yudaya Nangonzi at his home in Munyonyo. Among others, he explained why he left Bobi Wine for President Museveni; his belief that elections cannot change leadership as well as the experience of smoking weed. Below are the excerpts. Our last […]
- Augmented bed nets to cut malaria cases by 25 per centon January 17, 2021 at 8:34 pm
The ministry of Health has for the first time dis-tributed long-lasting bed nets with a new chemical in its national mass distribution campaign aimed at universal coverage against malaria. This follows evidence from a study, which showed that they were effective, writes ESTHER NAKKAZI. The bed nets are infused with a new chemical combination […]
- Health ministry unsure of Covid-19 vaccine coston January 17, 2021 at 12:05 pm
The ministry of Health has said that it does not know the cost of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine despite ordering for two million doses. According to top ministry officials, the government has only budgeted for the vaccination process to cost an estimated Shs 1.4 trillion ($405 million). While addressing journalists last week, Dr Diana […]
- Wakiso election material drivers strike over payon January 13, 2021 at 4:33 pm
Truck drivers hired to transport electoral materials to different polling stations in Wakiso district have threatened not to do the job unless they are paid the full amount of money they negotiated with the Electoral Commission.The drivers argue that if they are not paid in full, they might never be paid in full yet they will be under armed guard […]
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