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26 Apr '26
Allen Kagina, former Executive Director of the now-defunct Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), and Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport, are central figures in Uganda’s road infrastructure sector, now under renewed scrutiny following a High Court ruling on procurement integr
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26 Apr '26
In his 12th October 2023 letter, President Museveni introduced Intracom company owned by a Burundian billionaire and directed the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to help get the Gender Ministry surrender 130 acres out of the 377 acres which they own at Kampiringisa in Mpigi district, where the Ka
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26 Apr '26
Singer Spice Diana, born Hajjara Namukwaya, found herself at the center of controversy after demanding her performance balance while still on stage during an event in Bukomansimbi District.The “Siri Regular” hitmaker paused her performance to call out both the venue manager and the eve
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26 Apr '26
Centenary Bank’s top leadership (L–R): Chairman Gustavo Bwoch, Managing Director Fabian Kasi, Executive Director, Business Joseph Balikuddembe, and Executive Director, Operations Michael Opira. The bank is resetting its executive leadership through a dual-Executive Director structure aimed at
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26 Apr '26
Prince David Kiijanangoma of the Tooro Kingdom has been discharged from the Mulago National Specialized Hospital (Cancer Institute) following a stint that sparked public outcry after photos emerged of him receiving treatment while lying on the floor.The Prince’s spokesperson, Andrew Irum
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26 Apr '26
KAMPALA — City tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has injected UGX 100 million into Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s high-profile “Run for Hope” birthday charity event, adding fresh weight to what many now see as more than just a fitness and philanthropy campaign.The event, held Sunday morning at K
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25 Apr '26
Dancehall singer Ziza Bafana, real name Richard Kasendwa, has been ambushed by a group of boys warning him to stay off Eddy Kenzo.Ziza Bafana was among the guests invited for this week’s episode of Zzina Bang at Galaxy FM premises. He made a grand entrance with his men, but not long afte
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25 Apr '26
Uganda’s heavy reliance on imported clinker—costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars annually—has long strained the economy and limited the growth of local industry.Leaders say the country has been losing up to 85 percent of the value of cement production to external marke
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25 Apr '26
practical guide to 7 fully funded international scholarships in 2026, including DAAD, Fulbright, MEXT, Erasmus Mundus, CSC, Australia Awards, and GKS South Korea. Covers acceptance rates, benefits, and how to apply.Seven global scholarships for 2026 offer fully funded study opportunities a
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25 Apr '26
IRAN’S Supreme Leader is so severely disfigured he requires plastic surgery and a prosthetic, new reports on his condition have revealed.Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was critically wounded during Donald Trump‘s February 28 strike, which eliminated his father and ex-regime ruler Ali Khame