Scottish Africa Business Association Embarks on Pioneering Trade Mission to Kenya
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Scottish Africa Business Association Embarks on Pioneering Trade Mission to Kenya

February 20, 2025
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The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is excited to announce a trade mission to Kenya to explore new business opportunities for Scottish companies and institutions, supported by the Scottish Government. This mission will take place from May 12- 16, and will focus on key sectors that promise mutual growth and

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Kayonde visits hospitalized Ugandans in Saudi Arabia
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Kayonde visits hospitalized Ugandans in Saudi Arabia

February 20, 2025
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The President of Migrant Workers’ Voice and International Director for ant workers, Abdallah  Kayonde, has visited several Ugandan nationals hospitalized in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the largest destination for Ugandan migrant workers, hosting over 150,000 individuals. In 2023, Uganda signed a bilateral labor agreement with Saudi Arabia to safeguard

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Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list- Speaker Tayebwa
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Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list- Speaker Tayebwa

February 20, 2025
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  Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list. Uganda has been on the list since 2016. Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union

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IRCU Backs Proposal to Criminalize Cohabitation
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IRCU Backs Proposal to Criminalize Cohabitation

February 20, 2025
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The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has endorsed a proposal to criminalize cohabitation in Uganda. If adopted by Parliament, this measure would subject couples in such arrangements to a three-year jail sentence or a fine of Shs 10 million. The Council’s stance was presented by Joseph Serwadda, Co-Chairperson of the

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Police net notorious cattle thieves
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Police net notorious cattle thieves

February 20, 2025
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The Territorial Police in Savannah Region has apprehended two notorious cattle thieves, Masembe Amis a.k.a Ronald (Alias, Katoto, General), a 35-year-old businessman and a resident of Busula-Kalule in Luwero District, and Tayebwa Godwin, a 38-year-old milk vendor from Lusaka Zone, Hoima City. According to ASP Sam TwiinemaZima, the PRO Savannah

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Museveni Convenes special NRM Caucus to Discuss UPDF Act Amendments
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Museveni Convenes special NRM Caucus to Discuss UPDF Act Amendments

February 20, 2025
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  President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, has called a special NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The decision to withdraw the bill follows a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in

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African leaders discuss obstacles to the continent’s economic integration
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African leaders discuss obstacles to the continent’s economic integration

February 19, 2025
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On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought

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Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health
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Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health

February 19, 2025
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  High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ordered the return of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira Prison following a habeas corpus application filed by his lawyers. The application came after the state delayed implementing the January 31, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which barred military courts from trying

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NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions
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NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions

February 19, 2025
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At least four members of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Election Management team have gone missing, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of NUP. The missing individuals are Mercy Walukamba, Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, Rahma Juma, and Kayabura

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Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis
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Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis

February 19, 2025
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  The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded a total of Shs140 million in compensation to victims of human rights violations in the Lango Sub-region. The second tribunal sitting took place at the newly established Lira Regional Office, which officially opened on Monday in Lira City. The tribunal awarded

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