“Uganda’s Next War”
Drone swarm technology has taken over modern warfare.Advancements in unmanned aerial systems have raised debate on whether Uganda is ready for the next theatre of battle ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSI
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Trump to Impose $250 Visa Integrity Fee on All Foreign Visitors
Ugandans planning to travel to the United States will soon face a steep rise in visa costs following the enactment of a controversial new US immigration law that introduces a $250 "Visa Integrity Fee" for most non-immigrant visas.The fee, part of what President Donald Trum
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Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up
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Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears
Shoprite Uganda was acquired by CarrefourKampala, Uganda | The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ruled that Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited is liable to pay Shs 1,354,624,690 in Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA),
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Govt community roads initiative boosts market access for oilseed farmers in 81 districts
Government has embarked on a major infrastructure drive to boost agricultural productivity and rural connectivity through the rehabilitation and construction of Community Access Roads (CARs) under the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP).The initiative, currently underway in 81 districts, targ
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Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Project Gains Momentum as West Nile Awaits Safer, Faster Transport
Construction works on the Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo (KYM) Road are gaining momentum as the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), pushes forward with the Shs 494 billion (approximately USD 130 million) upgrade project aimed at improving transport connectivity, trade
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Qatar Shuts Down Airspace Over Regional Tensions
Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for citizens, residents, and visitors amid what appear to be escalating regional tensions involving Iran.The announcement, made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 23, 2025, has
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Hawker Shot During Nairobi Protests Remains on Life Support
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head by anti-riot police amid violent protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.The incident unfolded during demonstrations that saw security forces crack down on protesters in the city c
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What happens during a water cremation?
Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured)
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Bill Clinton Criticises Netanyahu’s Approach to Iran
Former US President Bill Clinton has voiced sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-standing hardline approach to Iran, warning that such policies risk dragging the region—and the United States—into continuous conflict that disproportionately harms civilians.