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Traders in Ndeeba Devastated After Fire Guts Property

Traders in Ndeeba Devastated After Fire Guts Property

Hundreds of traders are grappling with catastrophic losses following last night fire that gutted Ndeeba in Kasumba Zone Lubaga DivisionThe worst-hit were those dealing in timber and woodworking machinery, whose livelihoods were reduced to ashes overnight.Frustrated by recurring fire

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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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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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Kyambogo University Cut-Off Points for Direct Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

Kyambogo University Cut-Off Points for Direct Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

As students reviewed the cut-off points for Kyambogo University, a mix of emotions filled the air. The highest cut-off point belonged to Electrical Engineering (Day) at 45.8, making it one of the most competitive programs.

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Uganda Spared from U.S. Travel Restrictions in Trump Administration’s Draft List

Uganda Spared from U.S. Travel Restrictions in Trump Administration’s Draft List

Washington, D.C. — Uganda is notably absent from the list of countries whose citizens will be restricted by the Trump administration from traveling to the United States.The proposed plan, which is still under review, categorizes affected nations into three tiers: a “Red List” of 11 c

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Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda has officially joined the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (Feda),marking a significant step in the country’s economic transformation and its commitment to industrialization and value-added export development across Africa.The signing of Feda's Establishment Agreement took pl

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Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe

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Mathias Mpuuga and his Democratic Alliance Comrades Denied Entry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge’s Residence

Mathias Mpuuga and his Democratic Alliance Comrades Denied Entry to Prince Kassim Nakibinge’s Residence

According to reports, Democratic Alliance president Hon Mathias Mpuuga and his associates were left disheartened after they were denied entry into the residence of Muslim community leader Prince Dr. Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu a few days ago.

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Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled against trying civilians in military courts. This ruling, issued on Janua

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Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

Makindye Court Martial Remains Closed As Besigye Is Nowhere To Be Seen

The absence of Dr. Kizza Besigye at the General Court Martial today has intensified speculation about his legal fate following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.

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