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Karuma Bridge closure: Unra deploys second ferry at Masindi port

Karuma Bridge closure: Unra deploys second ferry at Masindi port

The Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) has added a second ferry at the Masindi Port to ease transport to northern Uganda ahead of the planned closure of the Karuma Bridge, scheduled to begin on September 23. The Unra media relations manager, Mr Allan Ssempebwa, said the new ferry wil

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EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has asked the government to stop funding top schools that continue to charge excessive school fees. Ms Susan Nambatya, the EOC research associate, who yesterday spoke at the release of findings of a study on fees charged by government and private

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Scientists launch Shs9.8 billion Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine study

Scientists launch Shs9.8 billion Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine study

Ugandan scientists have launched a Shs9.8 billion study to develop a vaccine for the deadly Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF).  The two-year study, which is already underway, is being conducted by researchers from the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the Medical Research

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Game-changing tech products for plant care

Game-changing tech products for plant care

In many homes, incorporating greenery is a valued aspect of interior and exterior design, whether it is a stylish monstera on the deck, herbs thriving in benchtop planters, or a mini vegetable garden. However, not everyone has a natural aptitude for plant care. Fortunately, advancements in t

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Interior design pieces to invest in by age

Interior design pieces to invest in by age

Investing in interior design pieces is a thoughtful way to create a home that evolves with you through different stages of life. As your needs, preferences, and lifestyle change, so too should the key elements that define your living space. From foundational pieces in your 20s to timeles

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Freedom Wars Remastered: A Second Chance for PlayStation Vita Exclusive

Freedom Wars Remastered: A Second Chance for PlayStation Vita Exclusive

The PlayStation Vita exclusive title, Freedom Wars, is getting a second chance at success with a remastered version set to release on current platforms early next year. New Release on Multiple Platforms Originally developed by Dimps and published by Sony in 2014, Bandai Namco will now be handling t

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President Museveni Cautions Leaders Against Using Money in Politics

President Museveni Cautions Leaders Against Using Money in Politics

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned leaders against using money in politics, saying that it’s against the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s 4th principle of democracy. “With Principle No.4 (democracy), we must remove the pollution of using money in politics. Let all leader

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East African youth schooled on proper use of the internet

East African youth schooled on proper use of the internet

Youth in the East African region have been trained on the different benefits and opportunities available in this digital era. This was at the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF), which brought together East African stakeholders to build a common unders

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Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

According to the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC), a loose outfit for disaster risk monitoring and profiling, in the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), large swathes of the Mt Elgon ranges are uninhabitable owing to susceptibility to a

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Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

The Third Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Rukia Isanga Nakadama, has cautioned importers of disability aids and equipment against charging high prices, despite government granting them tax waivers.In her address to participants attending a three-day 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) / C

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