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Kampala to Mukono in 30 Minutes as Train Service Expands

Kampala to Mukono in 30 Minutes as Train Service Expands

The Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) has relaunched its passenger train services on the Kampala-Namanve route, which had been previously halted due to safety concerns. As of October 9, the train will now extend its services beyond Namanve to Mukono, reducing tra

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Return to school if you want pay raise, govt tells striking Makerere staff

Return to school if you want pay raise, govt tells striking Makerere staff

The Public Service Ministry has advised striking Makerere University staff to obtain the necessary qualifications if they want a pay raise.The Assistant Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Mr David Watulo,

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Government Terminates Kilembe Mines Contract Following Investor’s Massive Mineral Export Request

Government Terminates Kilembe Mines Contract Following Investor’s Massive Mineral Export Request

The government has terminated its agreement with Tibet-Hima Mining Company for the management and operation of Kilembe Mines, which is a major step forward for Uganda's mining industry.This judgment was taken in r

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MTN Uganda withdraws advert after public outcry over ‘sexualisation’

MTN Uganda withdraws advert after public outcry over ‘sexualisation’

MTN Uganda announced Friday that it is retrieving an advert for one of its data bundle campaigns after getting negative feedback from the public.The video advert has been paying on major TV channels and social med

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Increase capacity of Lira hospital

Increase capacity of Lira hospital

This week, this newspaper reported on the plight of patients who seek treatment at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Built around 1928, some of the facility's structures are dilapidated, according to the facility’s authorities. Although it serves patients from Lango, parts of Teso a

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Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya will send 600 more police officers to Haiti next month to bolster an international anti-gang mission, President William Ruto said on Friday during a visit by the Haitian prime minister intended to speed up deployments to the force. At least 10 countries have promised to send a tota

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Nakaziba, Captain Marvel make-up artists in joint masterclass

Nakaziba, Captain Marvel make-up artists in joint masterclass

It’s the make-up artists who age and de-age actors; they are responsible for making us feel sad about a character because of how they make them appear; they appeal to how we approach actors through appearance. In genres such as period dramas and biopics, make-up is essential because it

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A guide for growing green gram

A guide for growing green gram

Green gram is a leguminous crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda and several Asian countries. Green gram is a source of protein, fibre, iron, and vitamin C and has many health benefits. Green gram can be consumed as whole grains, split pulses, sprouts, or flour. Green gram is also

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Why you must always test your soil

Why you must always test your soil

In the early stages, Uganda's soils were considered fertile and little was done to improve productivity in a systematic way. However it was soon realised that crop yields in Uganda declined under continuous cultivation due to soil degradation like anywhere else. This is the thinking

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How to control papaya mealybug

How to control papaya mealybug

Pawpaw, also known as papaya (Carica papaya) is a popular fruit in Uganda known for its abundant supply of vitamins, dietary fibre and minerals. It is mainly eaten fresh, and thus provides the much needed external enzymes such as papain and chymopapain that improve digestibility of food,

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