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Kagadi Leaders Turn To Moneylenders As Govt Delays Funds For Four Months

Kagadi Leaders Turn To Moneylenders As Govt Delays Funds For Four Months

Leaders of Kagadi Town Council in Kagadi District have raised alarm over a four-month delay in the remittance of funds from the central government, a situation they say has crippled service delivery and left them with no choice but to borrow from moneylenders.The town council last received

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Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Analysts Urge Responsible Spending as Tororo Village Elections Heat up

Grassroots democracy is alive and vibrant in Tororo District as village chairperson elections kick off, drawing large crowds and spirited contenders.However, political analysts are raising red flags over the heavy spending that is characterising the campaigns, warning that it could erode t

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Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

Misinformation, Polarisation Threaten Uganda’s Media, Warns UHRC

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government

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Traders in Ndeeba Devastated After Fire Guts Property

Traders in Ndeeba Devastated After Fire Guts Property

Hundreds of traders are grappling with catastrophic losses following last night fire that gutted Ndeeba in Kasumba Zone Lubaga DivisionThe worst-hit were those dealing in timber and woodworking machinery, whose livelihoods were reduced to ashes overnight.Frustrated by recurring fire

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Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

A section of traders at Nyumanzi Market in Ajugopi Parish, Dzaipi Sub-county comprising both nationals and refugees are counting heavy losses following a devastating fire outbreak on Sunday evening.James Ondoga Okido, the Dzaipi Sub-county Local Council III Chairperson, said the

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Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara has died at the age of 64, his son Sam Omara Jr has confirmed.Omara, who had been battling prostate cancer and kidney failure, passed away after a long period of illness.His death comes just days after police dismissed earlier repor

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Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump

BBC | Canadians will cast their ballots on Monday in a pivotal election that has been completely transformed by US President Donald Trump.The Conservatives appeared certain to win any contest by a landslide at the start of the year, until Trump's tariffs and barbs about ma

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Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

BBC | Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton has said Indigenous "welcome to country" ceremonies are "overdone" and shouldn't be performed at sporting games or military commemorations.The short ceremonies have become standard practice in Australia to open events and ac

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Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel launches air strike on Beirut

BBC | Israel carried out an air strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, after ordering an evacuation of a building that it said was being used by the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah.The attack occurred despite a ceasefire that came into force five months ago which pu

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I Asked Slot to Take Me Off Defensive Duties in Return for Goals

I Asked Slot to Take Me Off Defensive Duties in Return for Goals

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed that his remarkable campaign was down to a tactical shift under Arne Slot, who allowed him to focus almost exclusively on attacking duties in return for goals and assists.The Egyptian, 33, has been instrumental in Liverpool’s march to their re

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