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Bulambuli officials charged for abuse of office and financial loss

Kampala, Uganda | July 18, 2026 — The Anti-Corruption Court has remanded two Bulambuli District officials on charges of abuse of office, causing financial loss and neglect of duty over separate projects that allegedly resulted in the loss of public funds. The accused are Eng. Walimbwa Paul, the Bulambuli District Engineer, and Dr. Mulongo Muhamed Richard, the District Health Officer. According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the two officials were jointly arraigned by the Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). They were remanded until August 3, 2026. District Engineer…

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Police recover Shs54m, arrest four over Lugazi theft

Kampala — Police have recovered more than Shs54 million and arrested four suspects in connection with…

Health workers arrested for extorting Shs700,000 from patient’s family

Luweero — Two health workers attached to Luweero General Hospital have been arrested for allegedly demanding…

Two school bus drivers arrested for overloading pupils

Kampala — Police have arrested two school bus drivers for allegedly carrying more pupils than their…

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Shakira, Burna Boy & Ghetto Kids rehearse for FIFA World Cup final show

Global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy have shared behind-the-scenes moments from their rehearsals ahead of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, where they are expected to perform their collaboration “Dai Dai” on football’s biggest stage. Burna Boy posted a rehearsal message on X, tagging Shakira and writing: “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!” The two artists have been preparing for the first-ever halftime performance at a FIFA World Cup final, scheduled for July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium area). The performance…

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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids land in US for World Cup final show with Shakira

KAMPALA – Uganda’s celebrated dance group, the Triplets Ghetto Kids, has arrived in the United States…

Uganda hires U.S. firms to counter international criticism

WASHINGTON, D.C. / KAMPALA – The Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C. has expanded its engagement…

Aston Villa announces record £20m Visit Rwanda shirt sponsorship deal

Aston Villa F.C. has announced a multi-year partnership with Visit Rwanda that will see the tourism…