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What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?

What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?

A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement crisis, and pushed at least one area in Darfur into famine. WHAT TRIGGERED THE VIOLENCE? Tensions had been building for months before fighting betw

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Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities in Wakiso have decried understaffing and inadequate medical equipment in public health facilities in the district. The concern was raised on September 27 by Dr Mathias Lugoloobi, the officer in charge of Wakiso Health Centre IV, during commemoration of the 2024 World Patient

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Among, Tayebwa eulogise ex-MP Onapito

Among, Tayebwa eulogise ex-MP Onapito

Several politicians, journalists, government officials and businessmen, among others from across the country have eulogised veteran journalist and ex-Amuria MP, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit who was announced dead this morning. The former press secretary to the President was hailed for his

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Teso Mourns Onapito Ekomoloit

Teso Mourns Onapito Ekomoloit

Former Presidential Press Secretary, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit, is dead.He was 56.Onapito passed away at Kampala Hospital on Friday morning.

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PROFILE: Tribute to Onapito Ekomolot: Ugandan Journalist, Politician & Former NBL Legal Chief

PROFILE: Tribute to Onapito Ekomolot: Ugandan Journalist, Politician & Former NBL Legal Chief

Renowned Ugandan journalist, politician, and corporate executive Onapito Ekomolot, affectionately known as Ona, left an indelible mark on his country’s media, politics, and business landscape. Born in rural Amuria district, Teso, northeast Uganda, Ona’s life

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How Lugogo Cricket Oval and Serena revolutionized the showbiz scene

How Lugogo Cricket Oval and Serena revolutionized the showbiz scene

In 2022, Sheebah Karungi did the unthinkable, organised twin concerts at Kampala Serena’s Victoria Conference Hall. It was an ambitious move that could still show how much local music has come; for instance, there was a time when the biggest Ugandan concerts took place at Kyadondo Rugby Gr

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More than half of employers on NSSF register are not active 

More than half of employers on NSSF register are not active 

Only 26.2 percent of employers registered with the National Social Security Fund are active, according to the NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota. The details above mean that the majority of companies and organisations on the Fund’s register, which stands at least 73.8 percent are

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Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates

Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates

The President argued that low electricity tariffs and low cost of transportation of goods and services are key components for propelling the Ugandan economy to the upper rungs of middle-income status. “If you want a modern economy, you must handle the four sectors as I have told you bu

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Ex-Amuria MP Onapito Ekomoloit is dead

Ex-Amuria MP Onapito Ekomoloit is dead

Veteran journalist and former legislator in the sixth Parliament, Francis Ekomoloit Onapito is dead.The former Amuria County MP and regular panelist on KFM was announced dead on Friday morning after a short illness. He was aged 58. "On behalf of the Teso community and the country at

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Stars linked to P Diddy – Justin Bieber, JLo, Jay-Z, Usher and Khloe Kardashian

Stars linked to P Diddy – Justin Bieber, JLo, Jay-Z, Usher and Khloe Kardashian

Hip-hop mogul P Diddy is known for his lavish White parties and massive birthday bashes and has rubbed shoulders with a lot of famous A-list stars over the years

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