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NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) can expect to receive more than the 10 percent interest they earned this year when the Finance minister announces the yield from the last financial year next week.  NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota said at a news conference in

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Mushroom Growers Appreciate President Museveni for The Farming Inspiration, Appeal For More Support

Mushroom Growers Appreciate President Museveni for The Farming Inspiration, Appeal For More Support

Mushroom growers in Kampala metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assist them acquire a collection centre for easy market access and value-addition materials to enable them increase their income base. Princess Nassolo Pauline, a Senior Presidential Advisor- El

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16-year-old maid trafficked, infected with HIV

16-year-old maid trafficked, infected with HIV

In December 2023, 16-year-old Sophie* (not her real name) left her parents' home in Bugiri District to work as a maid in Lumino Town Council, Busia District. Unbeknownst to her, she would soon be defiled by her prospective employer and contract HIV/AIDS.

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Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

The head of the mental health division in the Health Ministry, Dr Hafsa Lukwata, has said refugees in urban areas are reporting more severe mental health issues compared to those in rural-based refugee settlements.

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When Your Phone Becomes Your Enemy: Loan Apps Feast on Desperate Ugandans

When Your Phone Becomes Your Enemy: Loan Apps Feast on Desperate Ugandans

(Kampala) – In a country where the price of a rolex (the edible kind) now rivals that of a boda boda ride, the cost of living is pinching harder than a kameeza wife eyeing her husband’s thin wallet. And as Ugandans grapple with the ever ascending prices of k

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Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has attributed the rising cases of HIV infections in the country to the proliferation of nude parties, alcoholism and other high-risk sexual behaviours.Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mug

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Embattled Speaker Among fights back

Embattled Speaker Among fights back

LOP Ssenyonyi under siege as parliament moves from Kampala COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In her two year tenure following corruption scandals and international sanctions, under pressur

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Leaders need not to own elective seats

Leaders need not to own elective seats

Speaker Anita Among chairs a plenary session at Parliament on April 24. PHOTO/DAVID LUBOWAThanksgiving ceremonies, anniversaries and marriages among other functions that attract a sizeable number of people, are common in Uganda.It is also at such c

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'Otherwise they will die' - Pep Guardiola says Man City have major problem that is 'impossible' to solve

'Otherwise they will die' - Pep Guardiola says Man City have major problem that is 'impossible' to solve

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed disappointment that he does not have the majority of his players available on tourA frustrated Guardiola vs AC MilanPep Guardiola has done the maths. Manchester City reported back for training o

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Pep Guardiola 'outlines timeline for Man City decision' as boss' contract enters final

Pep Guardiola 'outlines timeline for Man City decision' as boss' contract enters final

Pep Guardiola admitted in May that he was leaning towards leaving Manchester City in 2025.Pep Guardiola has only one year remaining on his Manchester City contract (Image: Getty)Pep Guardiola 

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