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IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections.Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while s

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Bukedi South RPC Ahimbisibwe Transferred to Aswa West in Police Reshuffle

Bukedi South RPC Ahimbisibwe Transferred to Aswa West in Police Reshuffle

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa West policing region, with his new duty station in Gulu City.The move comes as part of a broader police reshuffle

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PDM: A New Dawn or Another Cycle?

PDM: A New Dawn or Another Cycle?

Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) aims to break the cycle of poverty by focusing development efforts at the parish level, with a promise of Shs100 million annually per parish to boost household incomes.While early success stories show promise, lingering concerns over fund delays, p

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Uganda’s Carbon Market Faces Global Scrutiny Amid Activist Calls at Bonn Summit

Uganda’s Carbon Market Faces Global Scrutiny Amid Activist Calls at Bonn Summit

BONN, Germany — Climate activists and health experts at the Bonn Climate Summit have called on global governments to take a decisive stand against fossil fuels and loosely regulated carbon markets, warning that failure to act could worsen both environmental degradation and public health outcome

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No one has a vision for Uganda like Museveni

No one has a vision for Uganda like Museveni

Former Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has said that no one in Uganda’s political landscape possesses a stronger or clearer vision for the country's development than President Yoweri Museveni.Addressing journalists in Kampala, Bukenya recalled how he was harshly criticised in 2002 w

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What happens during a water cremation?

What happens during a water cremation?

Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured) 

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After years of warnings, brown rice still contains this toxic metal. Why it’s there—and how harmful it is

After years of warnings, brown rice still contains this toxic metal. Why it’s there—and how harmful it is

For years, experts have sounded alarm bells over arsenic levels in brown rice.New research has found that brown rice has a higher concentration of 

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MTN Donates ICT Hub, Boosts Child Welfare in Tooro Kingdom

MTN Donates ICT Hub, Boosts Child Welfare in Tooro Kingdom

MTN Uganda has wrapped up its 2025 edition of the “21 Days of Y’ello Care” campaign with a major donation to the Tooro Kingdom, aimed at promoting digital inclusion and supporting vulnerable children.In a handover ceremony at Best Nursery and Primary School, MTN Uganda—working with

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Founder of Riham maker buys Lugogo Mall

Founder of Riham maker buys Lugogo Mall

Yasser K. Ahmed, co-founder of Harriss International Limited, has purchased Lugogo MallYasser K. Ahmed, co-founder of Harriss International Limited, has purchased Lugogo Mall, which currently houses some of the largest retail outlets in Uganda, including

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Speke Resort Munyonyo resumes Friday Band Nights with live music, food, and fun

Speke Resort Munyonyo resumes Friday Band Nights with live music, food, and fun

Speke Resort Munyonyo has brought back its much-loved Friday Band Nights, at the scenic Nyanja/Lake Terrace Restaurant, promising to add vibrant energy to Friday evenings.Dubbed ‘Freaky Fridays,’ the live band performances will be held every Friday, f

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