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Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Uganda's State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities, Mr Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has reaffirmed that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. "The tarmacking of this road does not justify the change of its sta

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Digital transformation is a catalyst for business growth

Digital transformation is a catalyst for business growth

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the MTN ICT Expo at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. This event was an incredible gathering of customers, experts, and thought leaders, all exploring how digital transformation is shaping various sectors like health, education, banking, ICT, and even the p

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JB Omara, ANT Coordinator in Oyam, Urges Gov’t for Alternative Footpath Across Karuma Bridge

JB Omara, ANT Coordinator in Oyam, Urges Gov’t for Alternative Footpath Across Karuma Bridge

J.B. Omara, the Acting Coordinator for the Alliance for National Transformation Political Party (ANT) in Oyam district, has urged the government to establish an alternative footpath across Karuma Bridge. He said this would facilitate easier access and alleviate the challenges faced by passeng

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A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf community. In a world where communication is key, sign language plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the deaf and hear

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Fear after female jogger killed on Northern Bypass

Fear after female jogger killed on Northern Bypass

A woman in her 30s, who is suspected to have been jogging near the Northern Bypass before she was hit with a blunt object on the head by unknown persons, has been found dead. Police found the body of Agnes Nantongo, a Manager at African Oil Petrol Station, near Agenda Bridge at Kamuli A

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Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities in Wakiso have decried understaffing and inadequate medical equipment in public health facilities in the district. The concern was raised on September 27 by Dr Mathias Lugoloobi, the officer in charge of Wakiso Health Centre IV, during commemoration of the 2024 World Patient

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Sudan's army launches push to retake ground in capital

Sudan's army launches push to retake ground in capital

Sudan's army launched artillery and airstrikes in Sudan's capital on Thursday in its biggest operation to regain ground there since early in its 17-month war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), witnesses and military sources said. The push by the army, which lost control of most of the

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River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

Residents of Bikone and Nyakabuha in Ibanda--Kyanya Town Council, Kasese District, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a suspended pedestrian cable bridge on River Mubuku. The new bridge comes after years of locals relying on makeshift and dilapidated bridges con

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Motorists face long detours following Karuma Bridge closure

Motorists face long detours following Karuma Bridge closure

Movement on the Kampala-Gulu highway was on Monday paralysed following the total closure of Karuma Bridge that links northern Uganda, South Sudan and DR Congo. The government closed the defective 61-year-old bridge to pave the way for its reconstruction, which is expected to take three m

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New classroom blocks bring relief to Lwengo schoolchildren

New classroom blocks bring relief to Lwengo schoolchildren

The story of school children at Lyakabirizi Core Primary School learning under tree shades, makeshift shelters while the Primary Six and Primary Seven classes sharing the same block flagged by the Monitor, is now history. Parents, pupils and authorities in Lwengo District are relieved th

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