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Besigye Lawyers File Second Bail Bid

Besigye Lawyers File Second Bail Bid

Defiant lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale have launched a second attempt to secure bail for their clients, filing a fresh application in the High Court's criminal division today.This move comes after their initial bail request was denied on April 11th, with the c

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Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to elevate their area to district status—a move they say will improve service delivery and deepen their political loyalty.

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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Kylie Jenner shares rare snaps with Aire, two, after 'awkward' Coachella drama with Timothee Chalamet

Kylie Jenner shares rare snaps with Aire, two, after 'awkward' Coachella drama with Timothee Chalamet

Kylie Jenner shared two heartwarming rare snaps of her two-year-old son Aire as they enjoyed a bit of relaxation in the sunshine.The 27-year-old lip kit mogul

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John Legend sparks backlash as footage surfaces of him making heinous accusation against Trump

John Legend sparks backlash as footage surfaces of him making heinous accusation against Trump

Singer John Legend was slammed on Tuesday after footage emerged of him calling Donald Trump a white supremacist. A lifelong liberal, Legend - along with

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Bianca Censori risks major wardrobe malfunction in Spain after husband Kanye West's shock incest claims

Bianca Censori risks major wardrobe malfunction in Spain after husband Kanye West's shock incest claims

Bianca Censori risked another wardrobe malfunction as she hit the streets of Mallorca on Tuesday wearing one of her signature barely-there ensembles. T

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The birth rate went up in 2024 after a historic drop, driven by moms over 40

The birth rate went up in 2024 after a historic drop, driven by moms over 40

After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.The 1% rise in births was largely driven by moms in their early 40s, who gave birth to 2% more children in 202

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Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report

Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report

Tesla shares fell almost 6% on Monday, a day ahead of the electric vehicle company's first-quarter earnings report, as analysts fret over "ongoing brand erosion."The stock closed at $227.50 leaving it less than $6 above its low for the year on April 8. The shares are now down 44% for the year af

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