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There is no evidence that a snake was the only survivor of the fire at Mzee Magala’s home.

The video circulating online showing a snake was digitally altered using AI tools

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Minister Balaam Barugahara has expressed shock over the poor state of a Shs250 million mortuary at Ishongororo Health Centre IV in Ibanda, which reportedly lacks functional refrigerators and basic facilities.

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Minister of Local Government Balaam Barugahara has expressed shock over a wooden bridge in Ibanda District reportedly costing Shs500 million annually in maintenance.

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Jonam County MP Godfrey Alenyo has accused telecom companies of unfairly charging customers through rapidly depleting data bundles, calling for better consumer protection.

Do you get value for your money when buying data bundles?

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Cabinet has approved Shs18.99 billion to compensate 1,841 traders affected by Kampala’s flash floods.

It has also ordered the closure of shops operating in building basements, which must revert to parking spaces.

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The Court of Appeal has appointed three justices to hear Christopher Okello Onyum’s appeal against his conviction and death sentence for murdering four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba.

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A social media post claims that former NUP candidate Rose Nalubowa revealed finding Fred Nyanzi at a State House meeting with President Museveni.

JamiiCheck found that while Nalubowa confirmed meeting Museveni and finding Justine Nameere, there is no evidence that she linked Fred Nyanzi to the meeting.

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The Claim that Ofwono Opondo Is feared dead is False. Ofwono Opondo confirmed his return to Uganda, stating that he arrived from Dar es Salaam on November 7, 2026.

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A video circulating on social media claims to show Matege successfully flying his homemade “Chopper Fighter Jet 136”.

JamiiCheck found that although the craft is real, the video has been digitally altered. The tyre details differ from the original pictures, and the chopper sound is fabricated.

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Road users along Kakira-Iganga road have raised concerns over sugarcane trucks run without working headlights and tail lights posing serious consequences.

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World Bank says about US$3.14bn of the US$4.62bn approved for 18 projects in Uganda remains undisbursed, with US$1.48bn received so far.

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Former Foreign Affairs Minister and Orungo County MP Gen. (Rtd) Jeje Odongo has given Shs 4 million to the family of Suzan Adongo, who died after being knocked down by a vehicle in his convoy on the Soroti-Lira highway in Nakatunya

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Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s X account has reportedly been deactivated, after a series of posts on November 9 calling for the removal of Vice President Jessica Alupo.

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President Museveni has urged Ugandans to engage in business, saying prosperity comes from producing goods or services of economic value and selling them.

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Activist Dorothy Asio collapsed in court during a bail hearing in the EACOP protest case. Her lawyer says she began a hunger strike over delays.

Should suspects facing minor charges be held this long?

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A locally built aircraft reportedly made by a Ugandan innovator identified as Matege has crashed during a test flight in Kasambira.

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Tarehe 31 Oktoba na 1 Novemba 2026, #JamiiAfrica kwa kushirikiana na #ZAFAYCO walifanya mafunzo maalumu kwa Wananchi kuhusu Uwajibikaji na Ushiriki wa Wananchi Kupitia Majukwaa ya Kidijitali.

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A video circulating on X claims to show a leopard attacking people near Soroti University in Uganda.

JamiiCheck found that although three leopards were spotted near the university, the viral footage is from a separate incident in Davangere, India, in September 2026.

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Parliament’s COSASE has demanded Kiira Motors Corporation’s payroll after questioning how the company spent Shs15 billion on staff costs while earning only Shs5.4 billion in revenue in the 2024/2025 financial year.

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