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138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave

138 Cardinals to Elect New Pope as Vatican Prepares for Conclave

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is preparing for one of its most sacred and time-honoured rituals — the election of a new pontiff.Out of the current 252 cardinals worldwide, only 138 who are under the age of 80 will converge at the Vatican to participate in the p

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.He was 88, and had recently survived a se

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Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of NTV, Spark TV, KFM at Just 36

Flavia Tumusiime Appointed Head of NTV, Spark TV, KFM at Just 36

Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Uganda. In her new role, she will oversee NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM, and Dembe FM.Flavia began her media journey on the Teens Club show at WBS TV and has since worked across television

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Keith Kalyegira appointed Absa Bank's board chairperson

Keith Kalyegira appointed Absa Bank's board chairperson

Absa Uganda has appointed  Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and priva

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The Village Boy Who Rose to Guard Uganda's Money: Meet Michael Atingi-Ego and Why M7 Appointed Him

The Village Boy Who Rose to Guard Uganda's Money: Meet Michael Atingi-Ego and Why M7 Appointed Him

President Museveni named Michael Atingi-Ego as Bank of Uganda Governor yesterday. "We trust his leadership will strengthen our financial systems," Museveni said during the announcement.Michael Atingi-Ego grew up h

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Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel over ABSA Loan

Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel over ABSA Loan

Kampala, Uganda – The Court of Appeal has directed the appointed receiver to audit and sell Emerald Hotel in Kampala within six months under court supervision.This decision overturns a prior High Court judgment

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How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official

A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye, who was part of Uganda’s military and politics for many years, is now in a powerful posi

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M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

M23 rebels move to establish own banking system in captured DRC cities

The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.

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Dr Kizza Besigye Drafts Handwritten Letter to Martha Karua

Dr Kizza Besigye Drafts Handwritten Letter to Martha Karua

Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni’s government, has recently taken a significant step in his ongoing legal battles.In a letter written from L

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Checkout How Much General Muhoozi Is Paid Monthly Including Other Benefits In His Top Rank

Checkout How Much General Muhoozi Is Paid Monthly Including Other Benefits In His Top Rank

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, holds one of the most powerful positions in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).His salary, estimated at UGX 15 mil

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