Prime Suspect in Murder of Tumwebaze Pamela Set to Appear in Court
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Prime Suspect in Murder of Tumwebaze Pamela Set to Appear in Court

February 17, 2026
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Taewaiko Dak Hussein, the prime suspect in the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela, is set to appear in court. Taewaiko will be charged with the murder of the 46-year-old Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University. Taewaiko will appear before court tomorrow. Pamela, a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta

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Court Dismisses Kivumbi’s Rights Application, Extends Remand
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Court Dismisses Kivumbi’s Rights Application, Extends Remand

February 17, 2026
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The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who also serves as Vice President for the Central Region of the National Unity Platform (NUP), to Kitalya Prison on terrorism-related charges. The decision followed Chief Magistrate Deogratius Ssejjemba’s dismissal of Kivumbi’s application alleging violations of

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Who would truly refuse to learn from Museveni’s vast experience and wisdom?  
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Who would truly refuse to learn from Museveni’s vast experience and wisdom?  

February 17, 2026
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By David Serumaga  Based on the popular proverb, “If there is honey, the bees will come from nine mountains away,” people are naturally drawn to good leadership. This saying resonates with the current debate in which some opposition members and supporters have criticised the Mawokota South Member of Parliament, Senior

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NIC General Insurance Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
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NIC General Insurance Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

February 17, 2026
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NIC General Insurance Company Ltd has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS-UK Branch. The certification covers the provision of General (Non-Life) Insurance Services, affirming NIC General’s adherence to internationally recognized quality management standards and its

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When School Requirements Cost More Than School Fees
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When School Requirements Cost More Than School Fees

February 17, 2026
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By Paul Mwirigi Muriungi A tweet on February 14th by Human Rights Platform @Humanrights256 under the headline: “Which government institution/body regulates the prices of school fees/tuition?” caught my attention. It referred to a circular by St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School Nalya which had the following costs in their fees structures: Shs 200K

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Juliana, Geosteady Couples Up With V&A for Unforgettable Valentine’s Concert
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Juliana, Geosteady Couples Up With V&A for Unforgettable Valentine’s Concert

February 17, 2026
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Love was in full bloom at the gardens of the Sheraton Kampala Hotel as music lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a star-studded concert headlined by Geosteady Blackman and powered by V&A, Uganda’s favourite sherry. Chants of “Sembera Maama… Yanguwa Lola…” filled the air as couples and fans joined

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Parents Win Cash as dfcu Rewards First School Fiiz
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Parents Win Cash as dfcu Rewards First School Fiiz

February 17, 2026
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dfcu Bank has rewarded eight customers in the ongoing nationwide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, reaffirming its commitment to easing the financial pressure that comes with the back-to-school season for parents and school owners across Uganda. The winners received their cash prizes at dfcu Bank’s Head Office in Nakasero, Kampala, as part of

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Beyond Flowers: Don Julio Turns Valentine’s into a Sensory Experience
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Beyond Flowers: Don Julio Turns Valentine’s into a Sensory Experience

February 17, 2026
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers anymore at least, not when Don Julio and Mediterraneo are rewriting the script. In Kampala, lovers of fine experiences were treated to an extraordinary Cupid’s Day dinner, filled with opera notes, Latin dance rhythms, and premium tequila. In collaboration with Mediterraneo, Don Julio presented the

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Museveni Sacks Bamuturaki, Appoints Girma Wake CEO of Uganda Airlines
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Museveni Sacks Bamuturaki, Appoints Girma Wake CEO of Uganda Airlines

February 16, 2026
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, to appoint Girma Wake as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, effectively relieving Jennifer Bamuturaki of her duties. Earlier this month, Museveni met Girma Wake, a retired aviation executive and former chairman of

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Musanabera Makes History with First-Ever Hole-in-One Car Prize at Stanbic Match Play
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Musanabera Makes History with First-Ever Hole-in-One Car Prize at Stanbic Match Play

February 15, 2026
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The 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers at Entebbe Golf Club witnessed a historic moment as Berna Musanabera delivered a flawless hole-in-one on the par-three 12th hole, winning an Afrisafe-insured Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid—the first-ever hole-in-one car prize in the tournament’s history. Musanabera is also the first female golfer to

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