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New power tariffs excite Kalangala

New power tariffs excite Kalangala

Industrialists, cottage industry owners, and leaders in Kalangala District are optimistic about the newly-revised power tariffs announced by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). According to district leaders, the new tariffs on Buggala Island have been reduced by Shs275 for domest

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Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

As you journey through the tranquil expanse of Kibale National Park, past picturesque Tooro tea plantations and rows of methodical trees near Fort Portal, an equally captivating sight welcomes you to the Tourism City. The 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) lies on your right as you enter

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FDC Katonga faction charts own course for new party

FDC Katonga faction charts own course for new party

The leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction yesterday initiated the registration process for their new party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). The acting president, Mr Erias Lukwago, flagged off the collection of signatures from voters across the country.

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Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Previously, the prisons had more inmates on remand than the convicts serving their various sentences. But the trajectory has in the recent past since changed with now the convicts being more than those on remand. Statistics obtained from the Prisons show that there are 41,065 convicts, w

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After Haiti suffers fresh gang massacre, what's behind the escalating violence?

After Haiti suffers fresh gang massacre, what's behind the escalating violence?

A gruesome hours-long gang attack in Haiti a couple of days ago left dozens dead, torching homes and cars, while forcing thousands more to run for their lives, in the latest blow to a country that has suffered extreme violence for years. The early morning attack on Thursday in the centra

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Ubos says still analysing 2024 census report, regrets error in results

Ubos says still analysing 2024 census report, regrets error in results

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) has gone back to the drawing board to analyse the 2024 National Population and Housing Census report which was released on Thursday last week. Ubos pulled down the main census report from its website following public outcry over contradicting figure

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Family of maid who died in Saudi Arabia awarded Shs250m

Family of maid who died in Saudi Arabia awarded Shs250m

The family of a Ugandan woman who died and was secretly buried in Saudi Arabia where she worked as a domestic maid was yesterday awarded Shs250 million in damages. High Court Justice Boniface Wamala directed Horeb Services Uganda, a labour export firm, and its managing director, Ezra Mug

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From corporate to self -employment

From corporate to self -employment

Transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment is bold and challenging.  Stella Mugera: Pursuing passion Despite her fulfilling role as an economics policy analyst at the Uganda Local Governments (ULGA) Association, where she worked from 2008 to 2015, Mugera knew she wanted t

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Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals in December

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals in December

Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from around the world, he announced on Sunday, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor. The ceremony to install the new appointees, known as a consistory, will be held on Dec. 8,

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Bishop Kakooza wants hospital built on Namilyango Hill

Bishop Kakooza wants hospital built on Namilyango Hill

Lugazi Diocese Catholic Bishop Christopher Kakooza has asked believers and the clergy to work tirelessly and build “a big hospital on Namilyango hill” in Mukono Municipality. “People have come to realize the power of the gospel which is our main mission and what remains of us today

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