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Inside cultural leaders’ 5-point agenda to redevelop the north

Inside cultural leaders’ 5-point agenda to redevelop the north

The cultural institutions across northern Uganda have come up with a five-point agenda aimed at transforming the region. Mr Geoffrey Okello Okuna, the Acholi cultural institution’s communications officer, said the latest meeting of the cultural chiefs convened in Gulu City by Acholi

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50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

About 50.9 percent of Fort Portal City's total wetland area has been degraded due to human activities, a new study has revealed. According to the study by Aid Environment, commissioned by Join for Water in collaboration with Fort Portal City, wetland cover reduced from 537.4 hectares to

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr

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'We endured long phone calls across continents'

'We endured long phone calls across continents'

During his visit to Uganda, Faith Abeeza proved that the strong connection she shared with Robert Mukombozi during their long phone calls across continents was real and enduring. Both had longed for physical closeness and companionship.  Mukombozi, who works in Australia, was thrilled t

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Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion

Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion

Government has put the 2025/26 budget projections at Shs57.4 trillion, which is Shs14.7 trillion lower than the current budget. In May, government revised the Shs58 trillion budget for the 2024/25 financial year to Shs72.1 trillion, marking a significant increase of Shs14.1 trillion, a f

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Muhoozi's tweets and Uganda's sovereignty

Muhoozi's tweets and Uganda's sovereignty

Last week, our beloved Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba was back in the spotlight, once again using his favoured communication tool — X. His tweet directed at the US ambassador offered two options: apologise to President Museveni or face deportation.  This response

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Biden postpones maiden trip to Africa

Biden postpones maiden trip to Africa

US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola, potentially ending the excitement surrounding what would have been his maiden trip to Africa since he took power. The White House on Tuesday confirmed the grapevine that had swirled on social media networks over the pas

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Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion

Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion

Government has put the 2025/26 budget projections at Shs57.4 trillion, which is Shs14.7 trillion lower than the current budget. In May, government revised the Shs58 trillion budget for the 2024/25 financial year to Shs72.1 trillion, marking a significant increase of Shs14.1 trillion, a f

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Postal services impacting everyday lives globally

Postal services impacting everyday lives globally

Every October 9, Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Post Day. This annual event commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. World Post Day was declared at the UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969, and since then, countrie

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What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

Time check, 10:36am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. Court clerk calls for Henry Katanga murder file. Assistant Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Samali Wakooli: My lord, the assessors are all in the court, and the accused are also present in court with A1 (

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