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Proposed five new cities to come with a hefty price tag

Proposed five new cities to come with a hefty price tag

The Ugandan government is proposing to create more new cities amid concerns that the nine cities, which were created in 2020, are already crippling financially and operating under numerous challenges.The Constitut

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The rising sickle cell disease burden

The rising sickle cell disease burden

Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s

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7 Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Child's Dental Health - Expert Advice and Recommendations

7 Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Child's Dental Health - Expert Advice and Recommendations

Setting an example is vital for safeguarding your child's dental health. Ensuring good dental care habits in children is crucial to prevent future consequences. Here are 7 Essential Tips to maintain your child's dental health1. Regular Dental Check-ups: Dr. Nyree Whitley suggests children

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Russian firm to open digital plate centres at borders

Russian firm to open digital plate centres at borders

The Russian firm, Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), is set to open additional digital number plate centers at Malaba and Mutukula in a bid to accelerate installation of global positioning system (GPS) trackers in all public and private vehicles, mo

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MTN Changemakers Set to Transform More Communities

MTN Changemakers Set to Transform More Communities

The first phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, launched in 2023, already left an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Ugandans. 25 standout projects were selected, each receiving an average of UGX 20 million. These projects focused on key areas such

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Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has summoned Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, the son of a former ambassador, to explain the source of a diplomatic passport he has been displaying on various social media platforms.

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King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

On September 12, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will celebrate 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of Tooro Kingdom.The cultural event will take place at the kingdom royal palace, Karuziika,

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Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society organisations under the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition have proposed that government should increase tax on tobacco and related products to 80 percent.The proposal, if implemented, will mean that

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Welfare key to Police UPL survival

Welfare key to Police UPL survival

It is no secret that the welfare of Police remains an area of big concern to the institution. Sportingly, the issue also appears to be the major sticking point as Police seek to retain their Startimes Uganda

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Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has attributed the rising cases of HIV infections in the country to the proliferation of nude parties, alcoholism and other high-risk sexual behaviours.Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mug

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