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Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

An inquiry into the cost of electricity from the 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Dam has revealed that government has over the past seven years paid USD 213.1 million (about UGX 775 billion) in deemed energy, money paid to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for power generated but not taken by the national

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Chinese woman marries soldier who rescued her from earthquake debris when she was 11.

Chinese woman marries soldier who rescued her from earthquake debris when she was 11.

Chinese woman marries soldier who rescued her from earthquake debris when she was 11A Chinese woman married the soldier who rescued her during the earthquake after the two unexpectedly reunited years later. A Chinese woman who was rescued as a child from the debris of the devastating Wenchuan ear

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Musk says H-1B visas being 'gamed' by outsourcing firms

Musk says H-1B visas being 'gamed' by outsourcing firms

 Tesla boss Elon Musk has said H-1B visas were being "gamed" by "some outsourcing companies", but the solution was stopping the abuse and not dismantling the system.Roughly 70% of these visas - that allow US companies to hire skilled foreign workers - are used by Indi

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China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China discovers largest gold deposit in its history – Estimated reserves reach 1,444 tonnes.

China has announced the discovery of the largest gold deposit ever found in the country since 1949, with estimated reserves of 1,444 tonnes in Liaoning province. The discovery comes at a time when global gold prices are hitting record highs.The Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources confirm

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BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

BoU Pushes New Credit Rules to Unlock Loans for Every Ugandan

David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, explained the vision: ensuring that every Ugandan, no matter their type of work, can access credit to grow businesses, boost investments, and drive development.The Bank of Uganda has been locked in a heated debate

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Ed Sheeran admits his daughters prefer Moana soundtrack over his hit songs

Ed Sheeran admits his daughters prefer Moana soundtrack over his hit songs

Ed Sheeran's impressive music career has seen him win several Grammys, Brit Awards and number one hits but his daughters would rather listen to a Disney soundtrack than his musicEd has spoken about his daughters (Image: Apple TV via Getty Images)

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Prima Kardashi defends Chosen Becky and Ssekajja Abdul’s couple style

Prima Kardashi defends Chosen Becky and Ssekajja Abdul’s couple style

Prima Kardashi has come out to defend Chosen Becky and her partner, Ssekajja Abdul, after the new couple in town turned up at Nantume’s concert in matching Kitenge outfits.Prima praised them, saying they looked “so amazing” and openly admitted that

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BREAKING! Gov’t Lowers Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment, (SAGE) Eligibility Age

BREAKING! Gov’t Lowers Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment, (SAGE) Eligibility Age

The government has made a decision to lower the eligibility age for SAGE from the current 80 years to 65 years effective next financial year 2026/27. In addition government will increase the monthly stipend to Shs35,000 up from Shs25,000In this, government will provide an additional budget

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Africa’s petrol shock map: Shs 100 in Libya, Shs 5,000 in Uganda

Africa’s petrol shock map: Shs 100 in Libya, Shs 5,000 in Uganda

Fuel prices, especially petrol, have shot upFuel prices in Uganda are highAcross Africa, the price of a single litre of petrol can determine whether families eat, whether markets open, or whether a taxi driver makes it home with a decent earning. In Libya, that litre costs less than

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MBALE CITY FATAL ACCIDENT UPDATE: Sino Truck Driver Arrested over Death of Two

MBALE CITY FATAL ACCIDENT UPDATE: Sino Truck Driver Arrested over Death of Two

A Sino truck driver, John Mabonga, has been arrested by Mbale Northern City police over a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two people earlier today.The incident occurred on November 18, 2025, at around 9:25 AM at Afya, along the Mbale-Kumi road, when the truck, registration number

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