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	What Will Happen to 90% of UMEME Staff Amid UEDCL Takeover

What Will Happen to 90% of UMEME Staff Amid UEDCL Takeover

Big changes are happening in Uganda’s electricity sector as UMEME’s 20-year concession officially comes to an end on March 31. With this shift, many people have been concerned about what will happen to UMEME workers.

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Fatal Accident Blocks Gulu-Kamudini Highway, Police Names Alternative Routes for Motorists

Fatal Accident Blocks Gulu-Kamudini Highway, Police Names Alternative Routes for Motorists

A fatal road accident on the Gulu-Kamudini Highway has resulted in one death and left another person seriously injured. The incident took place at Ngato Swamp in Oyam District when a broken-down trailer was struck by another vehicle, causing a significant obstruction on the road.Traffic Po

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Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi

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Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

Pope still stable after respiratory failure, Vatican says

BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo

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Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

Anger over Vance 'random country' peacekeeping remark

BBC | The US vice-president has sparked a row with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine.UK opposition politicians accused JD Vance of disrespecting British forces after he said a US stake in Ukraine's economy was a "better security guarantee than 20

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I Can't Kneel To Propose To A Woman, It’s Against African Tradition & Stupidity - Frank Gashumba

I Can't Kneel To Propose To A Woman, It’s Against African Tradition & Stupidity - Frank Gashumba

Frank Gashumba, a well-known Ugandan social analyst, recently sparked a heated debate with his views on marriage proposals.Speaking on Radio 4’s “Entugga” program on March 3, 2025, Gashumba made it clear tha

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Bedbugs Infest Kampala Taxis

Bedbugs Infest Kampala Taxis

The growing number of complaints has drawn the attention of taxi operators. Mustifa Mayambala, vice chairperson of the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation, confirmed that the issue has become a public concern.Passengers using Kampala’s taxi parks are grappling wit

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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Donald Trump says he could meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin 'very soon'

Donald Trump says he could meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin 'very soon'

On being asked whether he believes Vladimir Putin wants to seize the entirety of Ukraine, Trump said: "That was my question to him." Trump added, "It would have caused me a big problem."

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