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UCC bans ‘Mukube Paver’ song

Kampala — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the song “Mukube Paver” by Dynaso Wegoso, citing concerns that it promotes violence and poses a threat to public safety. In a public notice issued on April 7, the regulator said the decision followed numerous complaints about the song’s content, including its lyrics and accompanying audio-visual…

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Uganda commits Shs905bn to boost preps for AFCON 2027

Kampala — Uganda has intensified preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the government committing an additional UShs 905 billion to support critical infrastructure and inter-sectoral interventions. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre, Dennis Mugimba, Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, said the funding underscores the country’s readiness to deliver…

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Makerere guild election: rival candidates clash

Kampala — Tensions are rising at Makerere University after rival camps accused each other of unfair play in the lead-up to the guild presidential elections, following a university directive banning all off-campus campaigning. The dispute centres on Nalika Lane in Kikoni, a popular student hub, where supporters of guild aspirants Kadondi Gracious and Hannah Karema…

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