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South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi

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Ghanaian Investor to Fix Kiteezi Landfill

Ghanaian Investor to Fix Kiteezi Landfill

The Ugandan government has entered into a partnership with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to recycle waste that has accumulated at Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso District over the past 28 years. The collaboration aims to address Kampala’s long-standing waste management issues by rehabilitating t

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LDC Warns MP Lumu’s Bill Could Undermine Political Competition

LDC Warns MP Lumu’s Bill Could Undermine Political Competition

The Law Development Centre (LDC) has raised concerns over the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2024, introduced by Mityana South MP Richard Lumu. LDC officials warn that if the bill is passed, it may undermine Uganda’s multiparty political system. During a meeting with the legal and par

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Kenya’s National Assembly Removes Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya’s National Assembly Removes Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya’s National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in a historic political event. The decision was made during a lengthy parliamentary session, with 281 members voting in favor of the impeachment, while 44 opposed it, and one member abstained.

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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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Does your home really need a revamp?

Does your home really need a revamp?

As the festive season approaches, many homeowners find themselves preoccupied with various ways to refresh their homes, even when everything is still perfectly functional. Ronald Atwine, a civil engineer and managing director of SandBolt Limited, highlights a significant issue; many homeowne

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Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes on Wednesday in a tense general election highly likely to deliver victory to the ruling party, Frelimo, which has governed the Southern African nation since 1975. Four candidates are vying to replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving two terms. T

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Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

This time last year Allan Okello was not that certain about his career, but had - at least - been given a lifeline by Vipers SC when they signed him on transfer deadline day despite carrying a troublesome knee. Okello’s knee issue had first been discovered when he was summoned to the U

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Charity body seeks funds to sponsor university students

Charity body seeks funds to sponsor university students

The Muhaire Education Trust Fund (METF) has called upon well-wishers and philanthropists to join it in funding the education of needy students across the country. Speaking to Daily Monitor yesterday, Dr William Tsimwa Muhairwe, the founder of METF, said this year the organisation was onl

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13 NRM members race to replace Sarah Mateke as Kisoro MP

13 NRM members race to replace Sarah Mateke as Kisoro MP

Thirteen National Resistance Movement (NRM) party members seek to replace the late Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke through a by-election later this year. Campaigns ahead of party primaries started on Tuesday, a month after the ex-defense state minist

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