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Ahmed Wetaka

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Ahmed Wetaka is a URN editor. Wetaka is also the editor-in-charge of Up Country bureaus. All bureau chiefs out of Kampala answer to Wetaka. Wetaka has been a URN staff member since 2007.

Wetaka started his career as Mbale Daily Monitor freelance writer. He was also the Open Gate FM reporter, anchor, talk show host and news editor from 2000.

Wetaka is a keen follower of public affairs developments, politics and religion. In 2014, Wetaka managed to fulfill an important Muslim rite of Haj to Mecca.

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21 Apr 2025
11:28
11:28
21 Apr 2025

Breaking: Pope Francis Dies at 88 – Vatican Confirms 1

Religion
“The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Farrell said. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
07 Apr 2025
11:29
11:29
07 Apr 2025

29 Arrested in Connection with Murder of Police Constable at Ibanda Funeral

Crime Security
At around 2:00 PM on the day of the funeral, Chemonges was confronted by a mob at the funeral grounds in Kambogo Cell, Bisheshe Division. The mob accused him of involvement in Kahangire's arrest and detention.
26 Mar 2025
08:52
08:52
26 Mar 2025

Museveni Pledges Tractors to Muslim Regions for UMSC Development Program

Agriculture Business and finance Religion
In 2024, UMSC launched a Shillings 700 million initiative using internally generated funds to promote self-sustainability across the ten Muslim regions.
17 Mar 2025
16:08
16:08
17 Mar 2025

Sweden Contributes $2 Million to UNICEF for Sudan Ebola Response in Uganda

Health
The new funding will be directed towards key areas including risk communication, community engagement, infection prevention and control, and essential services such as water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), nutrition, mental health, and psychosocial support.
13 Mar 2025
14:10
14:10
13 Mar 2025

Sheikh Mubaje Re-Elected as Mufti of Uganda 1 Top story

Religion
Sheikh Mubaje, who turned 70 on March 12, 2025, was initially elected under the UMSC constitution as amended in 1987, which stipulated that a Mufti remains in office until reaching that age. The current UMSC constitution, amended in 2022, contains transitional provisions under Article 29(12) that required those in office at the time of enactment to complete their tenure without automatic extension.
06 Mar 2025
11:39
11:39
06 Mar 2025

Kawempe North By Elections: EC Perturbed by Violence 1

2026 Elections Parliament Lifestyle
Justice Byabakama also urged political actors to avoid acts of provocation that could lead to clashes with security in the line of duty. He further decried the heavy monetization of the electoral process, which he said undermines democracy
04 Mar 2025
13:06
13:06
04 Mar 2025

UGX 5 Billion Credit Facility to Boost Renewable Energy Access 2 Top story

Oil & Gas Business and finance
The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of solar energy, biogas, and other renewable energy solutions, empowering communities and driving economic growth.

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Pope Francis

21 Apr 2025 11:28

Minister of State for Works, Musa Ecweru, conducting an inspection at Buyala.

19 Apr 2025 11:46

Bosco Nabboge during one of the inspection exercises

16 Apr 2025 12:48

Participants during the engagement

10 Apr 2025 14:17

Nursing students

05 Apr 2025 16:46

A police truck carrying the fake cement

24 Mar 2025 18:47

The late Haruna Adam Emaga,

11 Mar 2025 13:08

Left to Right: Captain Denis Oola, Obeid Kamulegeya and Dr Kizza Besigye at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court.

11 Mar 2025 12:39