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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov

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UBA Uganda Embarks on Campaign to Plant 10,000 Trees

UBA Uganda Embarks on Campaign to Plant 10,000 Trees

As part of its growing commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has embarked on an ambitious tree-planting campaign across the country, with a target to plant 10,000 trees in 2025 under the theme: "Our Land: A Greener Future."

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Karamoja’s First Computer Club for Children Opens in Moroto

Karamoja’s First Computer Club for Children Opens in Moroto

In a small classroom tucked behind a school in Moroto District, something quietly remarkable is beginning to take shape.The initiative, established by SHANITA, an organisation known for supporting vulnerable children in Karamoja, is the region’s first computer literacy programme for

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presides over the rite of the ascertainment of death and the placement of the late Pope Francis' body in the coffin, which took place on Monday evening in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta.At 8:00 PM on Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Ho

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How Content Powers Marketing

How Content Powers Marketing

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, content isn’t just part of marketing — it is marketing. From awareness to conversion, content is the thread that weaves brands into culture, conversation, and community. At the forefront of this evolution is Next Com, a communications agency tha

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‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s passing on April 21, describing him as a “friend of football” and a leader whose belief in the sport’s unifying power resonated across the globe.“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing o

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Denzel Washington DEFENDS $900 tickets to see him on Broadway amid Beyonce comparisons and fan backlash

Denzel Washington DEFENDS $900 tickets to see him on Broadway amid Beyonce comparisons and fan backlash

Denzel Washington is weighing in on the outrageous prices for tickets to see him star in Othello on Broadway — and he doesn't have a problem with the triple-d

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