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Calypso King Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
Slinger Francisco, the Grenada-born calypsonian better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has…
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I enthroned as Tooro’s new Omukama
FORT PORTAL — Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been enthroned as…
Nsamba charged with murder of Afrigo legend Moses Matovu
KAMPALA — Vincent Arnold Nsamba, alias Sitenda, has been arraigned before the…
Tooro King Nyabongo undergoes okweeza rites ahead of coronation
FORT PORTAL — Fort Portal City has taken on a festive mood…
Security
NUP deputy Kivumbi granted bail
BUTAMBALA — National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been granted bail by the Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court after spending several months in detention over fresh charges of inciting violence and managing an unlawful society. NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi confirmed Kivumbi’s release in a post on Tuesday, saying the former Butambala County MP had finally been granted bail. “Hon Muwanga Kivumbi has finally been granted bail by Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court,” Ssenyonyi said. The latest charges were brought against Kivumbi after he was re-arrested shortly after obtaining bail from the International Crimes Division of the…
Regional News
Canada extends Ebola travel curbs on Uganda
Canada has extended temporary immigration and border measures affecting travellers from Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo until November 27, 2026, citing the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The measures, announced on September 28, extend the restrictions for another 60 days after the previous deadline expired. Under the measures, immigration documents of foreign nationals whose last country of residence was Uganda, South Sudan or the DRC remain suspended. This means affected travellers cannot enter Canada even if they hold a previously approved visa, permit or electronic travel authorisation. Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said…
