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17 arrested over murder of SC Villa captain Owor

KAMPALA — Police have arrested 17 suspects in connection with the murder of David Owor, captain of Sports Club Villa, as investigations into the killing continue. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the suspects include three alleged stolen-phone promoters, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects. Police said the investigation has established that the group allegedly operated as a gang and had been attacking members of the public in different parts of Kampala. During interrogation, the key suspects reportedly told investigators that the group carried out attacks using paving blocks, commonly known as pavers, and identified several people…

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3 arrested over illegal SIM card registration

KAMPALA — Police in Kampala have arrested three people over the alleged unauthorised registration and sale…

Student feared drowned while swimming in Lake Bunyonyi

An 18-year-old Senior One student is feared to have drowned in Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale District, after…

4 arrested in anti-EACOP march to Parliament

Uganda Police on Monday arrested four youth activists from Rooted in Resistance as they marched towards…

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Crazy Kennar skit roasts African presidents’ visits

Kenyan comedian and content creator Kennedy Odhiambo, popularly known as Crazy Kennar, has turned the relationship between African citizens and their presidents into the subject of his latest satirical skit. In a video posted on Monday under the title “HOW DIFFERENT AFRICAN COUNTRIES RELATE TO THEIR PRESIDENTS,” Kennar uses exaggerated scenes, visual gags and mathematical-style overlays to portray how citizens in different African countries supposedly interact with their leaders. The skit contrasts different national attitudes towards presidents, including a particularly warm reception portrayed in Rwanda and a more chaotic relationship in Nigeria. Kenya is presented through the comedian's familiar style…

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Sandhurst: Cadet Bakira wins top award as Muhoozi’s son graduates

Uganda has recorded a double achievement at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom,…

UPDF troops to deploy to Gaza

KAMPALA — Parliament has approved a government motion authorising the deployment of the Uganda Peoples' Defence…

Uganda Airlines opens Accra, Kigali routes

Uganda Airlines has announced new direct flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, in a move…