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Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not

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Mass Defection in Nebbi: Opposition Leaders Join NRM Ahead of 2026 Elections

Mass Defection in Nebbi: Opposition Leaders Join NRM Ahead of 2026 Elections

Earlier today, Maj Martha Asiimwe, the head of the RDC Secretariat and the Anti-Corruption Unit, alongside State Minister for Energy Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, officially welcomed a group of opposition supporters and local leaders who crossed over to the ruling Nati

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Munyagwa: We Didn’t Launch a Party to Join the Opposition—We’re Coming for Power

Munyagwa: We Didn’t Launch a Party to Join the Opposition—We’re Coming for Power

Mubarak Munyagwa has come out swinging just days after unveiling the Common Man’s Party, accusing some opposition figures of being too comfortable in their positions and resistant to new players.Speaking during an 

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Crowd Erupts in Cheers as Museveni Grants Minister Balaam Special New Appointment

Crowd Erupts in Cheers as Museveni Grants Minister Balaam Special New Appointment

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday made a surprise visit to the Kigo Carpentry Village and Skilling Centre, where he unleashed a storm of accountability demands, following concerns about the misuse of public funds.In an unexpected twist, the Presi

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Dr Besigye,Lutale and all political prisoners are unjustly detained

Dr Besigye,Lutale and all political prisoners are unjustly detained

Kizza Besigye and Obed Kamulegeya in the dockOn April 11, 2025, High court judge Rosette Comfort Kania denied bail to Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale, despite acknowledging that they had fulfilled all the conditions for the grant of bail.He

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The loneliness of leadership: When everyone sees you… but no one really sees you

The loneliness of leadership: When everyone sees you… but no one really sees you

Dr. SalamiYou carry the title: President, Governor, Chairman, CEO, MD, Partner, Director, or Leader.But somewhere along the journey, you started losing the one room where you could actually be real. because the higher you rise, the fewer places you

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Barnabas Taremwa: Global Cartels Behind Uganda’s Coffee Losses

Barnabas Taremwa: Global Cartels Behind Uganda’s Coffee Losses

Fellow Ugandans, especially our coffee farmers and those aspiring to join the coffee industry,I feel compelled to share some truths and clarify the situation regarding coffee farming in Uganda and the dynamics of the global coffee market.This is a

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Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Africa’s Richest Four Hold More Wealth Than Half the Continent

Today, just four of Africa’s richest billionaires hold $57.4 billion in wealth — more than the combined wealth of 750 million people, or half the continent’s population, according to a new Oxfam report.The report – 

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NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

NIRA begins issuing upgraded national IDs

Uganda's new National IDs incorporate cutting-edge features including QR codes and 2D barcodes to strengthen verification processes and protect your identity.KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority

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The new faces of Ugandan music: The top 5

The new faces of Ugandan music: The top 5

Uganda’s music scene is vibrant and innovative; every five years or so, the industry undergoes a reboot, ushering in fresh talent that challenges the veterans.In 2025, a new generation of artists is rising to prominence, targeting both local and global

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