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'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage

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Kamuli priest explains low Catholic census numbers

Kamuli priest explains low Catholic census numbers

The Dean of Kamuli Deanery and Parish Priest of Kamuli, Rev Fr Benedict Wakabi Kyumakiyaka, has explained why the number of Catholics in the country reduced over the past 10 years, according to the released Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024 main census report. The findin

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13 Candidates Vie for NRM Flag in Kisoro Woman MP By-election

13 Candidates Vie for NRM Flag in Kisoro Woman MP By-election

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its primary campaigns for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, which is set to replace the late Sarah Mateke, the former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs. The by-election has drawn significant inter

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

According to the National Library of Medicine, research, biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library, the Covid-19 imposed restrictions led to an inevitable surge in the use of digital technologies to adjust to new ways of interaction, life, and work.  For U

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A perfect Nyege Nyege teaser party

A perfect Nyege Nyege teaser party

Next month from the 14 to 17, the renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place in Jinja at the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This switch of venue is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances betw

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After Haiti suffers fresh gang massacre, what's behind the escalating violence?

After Haiti suffers fresh gang massacre, what's behind the escalating violence?

A gruesome hours-long gang attack in Haiti a couple of days ago left dozens dead, torching homes and cars, while forcing thousands more to run for their lives, in the latest blow to a country that has suffered extreme violence for years. The early morning attack on Thursday in the centra

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From corporate to self -employment

From corporate to self -employment

Transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment is bold and challenging.  Stella Mugera: Pursuing passion Despite her fulfilling role as an economics policy analyst at the Uganda Local Governments (ULGA) Association, where she worked from 2008 to 2015, Mugera knew she wanted t

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Tugende Mu Kikadde: Where nostalgia meets modernity

Tugende Mu Kikadde: Where nostalgia meets modernity

It is said old is gold, and music precisely does it in a special way because it evokes nostalgic memories of moments in time in our past. But lately, old music seems to transcend beyond age segments as young folks are seen capturing videos of themselves joyfully and playfully dancing on TikT

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Tunisia elections: President Saied towards landslide win

Tunisia elections: President Saied towards landslide win

Supporters of current Tunisian President Kais Saied began celebrations in the capital on Sunday night after an exit poll broadcast on state television showed him winning, beating two rivals, one of whom is now in prison Saied on Sunday faced two election rivals: his former ally turned cr

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Bobi Wine not serious enough to lead Uganda – Mpuuga

Bobi Wine not serious enough to lead Uganda – Mpuuga

The High Court issued a judgement over the issue of the service award, saying it was not a legal issue. What is your overall view on that? You read the reasoning of the court. It’s called the ratio decidendi in the legal language. The reasoning of the court dissects real issues from he

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