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Uganda getting warmer - report

Uganda getting warmer - report

A new climate report has shown that Uganda has been steadily warming for the past 40 years to date. The report released by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) looks at Uganda’s climate from 1950-2023, where Uganda has been warming at the rate of around 2.6 degrees Celsi

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Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Since the start of the year, police have reported an average of between 60 and 80 people dying in road accidents every w

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Outrage as Multichoice increases subscription fees again

Outrage as Multichoice increases subscription fees again

There was outrage on social media after Multichoice Uganda subscribers learnt that the service provider had hiked its premium content’s pricing  for DStv and GOtv once again as it struggles to balance its costs with the fast-shrinking market. The price increments average 3

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Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.

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No love lost as NUP set out to unseat Ssemujju

No love lost as NUP set out to unseat Ssemujju

Since its inception in 2020, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has turned introduction ceremonies (customary marriage) in its Buganda cradle into spaces used to spread its gospel of change. Whilst historically an introduction in Buganda has always been an apolitical ceremony for a few

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Govt suspends Jaguar buses for 10 days

Govt suspends Jaguar buses for 10 days

Uganda’s Ministry for works and transport has suspended operations of Jaguar buses for at least ten days effective September 12.The decision follows a road crash involving one of their buses, where eight lives w

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5 mistakes that are shortening your laptop's lifespan

5 mistakes that are shortening your laptop's lifespan

Key TakeawaysDon't dismiss surge protection - voltage spikes can harm your laptopHandle your device with care - prevent physical damage over timeRegularly update and maintain your laptop for optimal performanceWhile t

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Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Micheal Kananura, the PRO Traffic PoliceThe week of June 9–15, 2024, saw a tragic rise in traffic incidents across the country, resulting in 83 deaths and 311 injuries, according to the latest report from the traffic police.Michael Kananura, the

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Police, army announce joint crackdown on errant VIPs on the road

Police, army announce joint crackdown on errant VIPs on the road

Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs.Speaking on Monday, traffic police spokesperson, Michael Kananura said the joint operation was mooted after increase in cases of indi

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Vote out corrupt leaders the IG asks masses in Masaka region

Vote out corrupt leaders the IG asks masses in Masaka region

The Inspectorate General of Government has rallied the locals in greater Masaka district to embrace the fight against corruption by rejecting corrupt leaders by voting them out of office in the coming general elections.The call has been made during a seri

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