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Museveni directs local committees to lead citizenship verification for Bavandimwe and other long-settled communities

Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued new directives to reform Uganda’s citizenship verification process, shifting authority from central government bureaucrats to local community structures. Following a June 23, 2025 meeting with the Bavandimwe (Banyarwanda of Uganda) at State House Entebbe, Museveni acknowledged concerns of discrimination and mismanagement in the current system. He…

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NUP ignites movement with election fundraiser

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched a voluntary fundraising campaign aimed at bolstering its grassroots mobilization and campaign preparedness ahead of the 2026 general elections. The initiative was unveiled at the party’s headquarters in Kavule, led by party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who kickstarted the campaign with a…

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Museveni speaks out on Balaalo conflict

Kampala, Uganda | Lucid News Africa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly addressed the ongoing tensions surrounding the presence and conduct of Balaalo cattle keepers in Northern, North Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a statement posted on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the President condemned unlawful grazing practices, encroachment on community land, and…

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Dax Vibez bounces back: New Date and Venue announced for maiden concert

What started as a crushing disappointment for Afro-reggae star Dax Vibez has now turned into a powerful comeback story. After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, Dax Vibez, real name Ivan Bugembe Sentamu, was forced to cancel his debut concert under heartbreaking circumstances. But the young artist has refused to let that…

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17 charged with electricity infrastructure vandalism in Uganda

Seventeen individuals have been charged in connection with the widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure that has disrupted power supply across several regions of Uganda, including the Kampala Metropolitan Area, Luweero, Nakasongola, Mityana, Kiboga, and Mubende. The suspects were arraigned before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court on charges of terrorism, following a joint operation by security…

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Museveni warns of global uncertainty’s impact on trade, investment, and development

Seville, Spain – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has raised concern over growing global instability, warning that ongoing conflicts, economic protectionism, and renewed competition for natural resources are fueling uncertainty for investment, trade, and development financing. In a written statement delivered by Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in…

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48 arrested in Kajjansi Police operation targeting crime hotspots

Kampala, Uganda – Police in Kajjansi Division under Kampala Metropolitan South have arrested 48 suspected criminals during a targeted operation conducted in the early hours of July 1, 2025. The intelligence-led crackdown, which began at approximately 3:30 a.m., was aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in known black spots within Lweza and surrounding areas. According…

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Uganda’s media: A struggle for survival in a shrinking democratic space

Uganda’s media landscape stands at a critical crossroads, navigating a complex interplay of constitutional guarantees, restrictive legislation, and severe economic pressures. A recent report titled “Vulnerable Media, Struggling Democracy: A Critical Appraisal of Uganda’s Media Legal Framework” an initiative of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), supported by the Ford Foundation paints a troubling…

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