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Equity Bank seminar empowers Kampala salon owners

Equity Bank seminar empowers Kampala salon owners

Salon Owners at the Equity Bank Salon Owners Seminar at Pope Paul Memorial Centre LubagaKAMPALA, Uganda — Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon was failing. Rent was overdue, utility bills were mounting and staff wages felt like a chokehold on her enterprise.The struggle chang

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Uganda: Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda

Uganda: Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda

Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute.The deceased, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, owned E-Zone Bar and Lodges located in Lugongwe Trading Centre, Kijuna Subcounty.

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2026 Kabaka Birthday Run launched

2026 Kabaka Birthday Run launched

Airtel and Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS with the launch of the 13th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run.Held at Bulange, Mengo under the theme “Men Against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child”, the event underscored a renewed collect

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Uganda: Aviation Expert Says Uganda Airlines Leadership Shake-Up 'Positive and Timely'

Uganda: Aviation Expert Says Uganda Airlines Leadership Shake-Up 'Positive and Timely'

Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it for long-term sustainability.Speaking to Canary Mugume on Next Big Talk hosted by Next Radio on Tuesday, Dr A

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Emitu bounces back as KMP Commander amidst surging crime

Emitu bounces back as KMP Commander amidst surging crime

EmituKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ezekiel Emitu has returned as Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) Police Commander, replacing Richard Ecega, who has faced criticism for failing to effectively manage crime in the city and its outskirts. Sources at Naguru Police Headquarters confirmed that t

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Uganda: Tension Erupts Outside Butambala Court As Kivumbi Supporters Chase Away Magala

Uganda: Tension Erupts Outside Butambala Court As Kivumbi Supporters Chase Away Magala

Tension flared outside the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after supporters of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muwanga Kivumbi chased away local political figure Hajj Sulaiman Magala from the court premises.The supporters had gathered in large numbers ahead of Kivumbi's

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Stop teaching girls to pull – Minister Mutuuzo challenges “valueless and outdated” traditional norms

Stop teaching girls to pull – Minister Mutuuzo challenges “valueless and outdated” traditional norms

The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has advised Ugandans to drop cultures and norms that do not add much value to children.In a brief encounter with the media, Hon. Mutuuzo is heard pointing out how traditional cultures like visiting the bush and pulling do no

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Gov’t Approves Mega International Airport at Nyakyisharara

Gov’t Approves Mega International Airport at Nyakyisharara

President Yoweri K. Museveni has directed the government to support Base Seven Company in developing a major international airport at Nyakyisharara, near Mbarara, transforming the existing aerodrome into a “mega” transport hub.In a Feb 11, 2026, letter to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanj

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Over 60 students expelled from Kitgum High School for stealing 130 chairs

Over 60 students expelled from Kitgum High School for stealing 130 chairs

Kitgum, Uganda: At least 60 students have been expelled from Kitgum High School over persistent indiscipline and poor academic performance, school authorities have confirmed.The head teacher, Christopher Opoka, told DailyExpress on Monday that the decision followed a comprehensive review o

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Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Mrs. Dorothy KabandaKAMPALA — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) of Old Kampala Senior Secondary School has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education, accusing it of protecting the school’s head teacher despite alleged financial mismanagement and punishing w

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