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DELAYED JUSTICE: Winnie Byanyima, Bobi Wine Slum Judge Over Besigye’s Return To Luzira

DELAYED JUSTICE: Winnie Byanyima, Bobi Wine Slum Judge Over Besigye’s Return To Luzira

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda Feb 19 [SHIFTMEDIA] Tension and emotions ripped the High Court as incarcerated Rtd Col Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajj Obed Lutale were ordered back to Luzira Maximum…

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BOOST : EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market

BOOST : EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market

By Our Reporter Kampala, 17 February [SHIFTMEDIA] Uganda is set to build its first climate-resilient market at Elegu, backed by funding from the European Union and Denmark. The facility will host up to 1,500 traders…

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KOBOKO WOES: Allegations of Bias in State House Anti-Corruption Investigations

KOBOKO WOES: Allegations of Bias in State House Anti-Corruption Investigations

By Our Reporter KOBOKO, Uganda Feb 14 [SHIFTMEDIA] A fresh wave of allegations has emerged regarding the ongoing State House Anti Corruption Unit investigation into the purported fraudulent recruitment of Alur professionals in Koboko District. Highly…

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Tribal Persecution in Koboko: “The Shadow War Against the Alur”

Tribal Persecution in Koboko: “The Shadow War Against the Alur”

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KOBOKO, Uganda Feb 13 2025 [SHIFTMEDIA]  Obedgiu Justin sits quietly in the dimly lit room of his rented house in Koboko, his hands clasped together in frustration. His journey to becoming a…

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KAWEMPE NORTH: NUP Endorses, Lawyer Nalukoola, FDC Picks Aganaga

KAWEMPE NORTH: NUP Endorses, Lawyer Nalukoola, FDC Picks Aganaga

By AWORI ESTHER LUCY KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA]  The battle lines for the Kawempe North Parliamentary bye-elections have been drawn. The National Unity Platform (NUP) endorsed human rights lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as its flag bearer…

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CORPORAL PUNISHMENT: Ntungamo Teachers Remanded Over Torture Of Student

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT: Ntungamo Teachers Remanded Over Torture Of Student

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA NTUNGAMO, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] The viral video that made rounds a few days ago showing a student being canned like a chicken thief has yielded to the arrest of two teachers. Aneb Mwesigye…

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ON AIR: Deputy Speaker’s Radio Station, Tayari 94.0 FM Opens In Mitooma

ON AIR: Deputy Speaker’s Radio Station, Tayari 94.0 FM Opens In Mitooma

By DOREEN ASASIRA MITOOMA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA] A new radio station, Tayari 94.0 FM belonging to Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa is rocking the airwaves in Ruhinda North in Mitooma District. State Minister for…

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MILESTONE: Uganda’s Ministry of Health Flags off the First Locally Manufactured RDT Kits for Malaria to the National Medical Stores

MILESTONE: Uganda’s Ministry of Health Flags off the First Locally Manufactured RDT Kits for Malaria to the National Medical Stores

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda Feb 4 [SHIFTMEDIA] Uganda’s reliance on imported kits seems over, thanks to the Microhaem Scientifics (MHS).  MHS, the first local IVD manufacturer in Uganda and Sub Saharan Africa, pioneered this…

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CROSSROADS: No Show For Dr Kizza Besigye At Court Martial

CROSSROADS: No Show For Dr Kizza Besigye At Court Martial

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA MAKINDYE, Uganda Feb 3 [SHIFTMEDIA] Like it was predicted after a ‘harsh’ tweet by UPDF’s  Col. Chris Magezi, that Dr Kizza Besigye trial would proceed in the General Court Martial, the planned…

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REVIEW: CoST Uganda Launches 6th Assurance Process to Enhance Infrastructure Transparency

REVIEW: CoST Uganda Launches 6th Assurance Process to Enhance Infrastructure Transparency

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda Jan 29 [SHIFTMEDIA] CoST Infrastructure Initiative Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport, today officially commissioned its 6th Assurance Process. This latest initiative aims to deepen transparency…

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