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Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

Empire in the Sky: How Africa’s Digital Future Is Being Colonised Again

It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th

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Uganda Urged to Adopt Universal Social Security System as ISER Launches Report

Uganda Urged to Adopt Universal Social Security System as ISER Launches Report

Kampala- The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in partnership with RAISE, has today launched a groundbreaking working paper titled "A People's Pension," calling for urgent reforms in Uganda’s pension system and the adoption of a rights-based approach to social security.

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Ibanda Locals Rally to Build Church Offices

Ibanda Locals Rally to Build Church Offices

In a powerful display of unity and devotion, residents of Rugarama Cell in Nyarukyiika Parish, Ibanda district, have come together for a communal work activity to construct permanent offices for their local church , Rugarama Hiika in Rukiri Sub-county.The effort drew participation from all

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Winnie Kiiza Trains Aspiring Women Leaders on Campaign Strategy and Resilience

Winnie Kiiza Trains Aspiring Women Leaders on Campaign Strategy and Resilience

Former Leader of THE Opposition and veteran advocate for women’s rights, Winnie Kiiza on Tuesday led an intensive training session aimed at equipping aspiring women political candidates with practical skills in campaigning and leadership.Organised by the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOW

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Uganda Celebrates Success of National Science Week 2025

Uganda Celebrates Success of National Science Week 2025

The government of Uganda has officially wrapped up National Science Week 2025 with a press conference celebrating its resounding success and outlining ambitious plans to advance the nation’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) agenda.With over 3,000 students and 200 innovators show

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Owino Slams Political Elites, Calls for Practical Solutions in Tororo North

Owino Slams Political Elites, Calls for Practical Solutions in Tororo North

Businessman and community activist Simon Nicholas Owino has called for transformative leadership, youth empowerment, and grassroots-driven development in Tororo North Constituency, accusing the political elite of neglect and mismanagement.Speaking during a local community engagement ,Owino

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Uganda Set to Host Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit

Uganda Set to Host Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit

Uganda is set to host the Middle East and Africa Digital Transformation Summit from Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.The three-day event will gather key stakeholders from across the digital ecosystem to explore emerging technologies, foster cross-bor

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Lilian Aber Claims NRM Bosses Will Give Her Direct Ticket, Urges Her Competitor to Support Her

Lilian Aber Claims NRM Bosses Will Give Her Direct Ticket, Urges Her Competitor to Support Her

Lilian Aber, the State Minister for Relief, Refugees, and Disaster Preparedness, has expressed strong confidence that she will be announced the winner of the NRM primaries by midday.Speaking to supporters, Lilian Aber stated that she has full belief in the party

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IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections.Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while s

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IGP Byakagaba and South Sudan Police Chief Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cross Border Security

IGP Byakagaba and South Sudan Police Chief Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cross Border Security

Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba met with South Sudan’s Inspector General of National Police Service, General Abraham Manyaut Peter, on Tuesday at the Police 

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