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7,000 former constables graduate as private security guards

The Uganda Police Force has passed out more than 7,000 former Special Police Constables as private security guards in a move aimed at strengthening national security and creating employment opportunities. The pass-out ceremony, held at the Olilim Police Training School, was presided over by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba. The graduates, who number over 7,000, previously served during the January 15, 2026, general elections and have since undergone five weeks of intensive training. Speaking at the event, Byakagaba emphasised the growing importance of private security organisations in Uganda’s safety architecture. He described the sector as a critical partner…

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The gods must be crazy: strong winds blow away tent at Okello murder trial

Proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of Christopher Okello Onyum were abruptly suspended on Wednesday after…

Ggaba murder: Okello sips soda without a care

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The ongoing court proceedings involving murder suspect Christopher Onyum Okello have drawn renewed…

Court adjourns Shs3.8b Ssali corruption case

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has once again adjourned the Shs3.8…

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Museveni in Nairobi for Africa We Build Summit 2026

Nairobi, Kenya – President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa We Build Summit 2026, a high-level gathering bringing together leaders from government, development finance institutions, and the private sector to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure agenda. The summit focuses on shifting Africa’s infrastructure development from policy prioritisation to practical implementation, with an emphasis on unlocking investment, improving coordination, and addressing structural bottlenecks that have slowed major projects across the continent. According to the programme, the Africa Finance Corporation used the summit to launch the State of Africa Infrastructure Report 2026, which highlights persistent challenges, including…

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Trailblazing Miss World pioneer Cynthia Shange dies at 76

South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress, model, and beauty queen Cynthia Shange, who…

DR Congo: over 200 feared dead in ADF attacks

KINSHASA, DR CONGO – More than 200 civilians are feared dead following a series of coordinated…

Egypt, Nigeria lead Africa’s economic powerhouse ranking

Africa’s economic landscape is taking clearer shape in the latest 2026 projections, with Egypt and Nigeria…

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