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African-American pledges support for Uganda’s economy

African-American pledges support for Uganda’s economy

A delegation of African-American development partners from the Afreeka Exodus Foundation has expressed commitment to contributing to Uganda’s economic development.Led by Dr. Larry Wells, Sydney Nicholas, and Markeeta Starr, the team met with Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, Senior Presidentia

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Demand for Data Centres Goes up as Uganda’s Digital Revolution Takes Shape

Demand for Data Centres Goes up as Uganda’s Digital Revolution Takes Shape

Experts have said demand for data centres will continue going up as Uganda’s digital revolution takes shape.Uganda is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with citizens, businesses, and the government embracing technology to redefine the economic landscape.Speaking on Tuesday, off

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Think You Don’t Need a VPN? Here’s Why You Might Be Wrong

Think You Don’t Need a VPN? Here’s Why You Might Be Wrong

Whether you're a local or an expat living in Uganda, you most likely use the internet on a daily basis for work, shopping, streaming, and chatting.However, most individuals are unaware of this fact: every time you go online, your browser history, personal information, and even bank account

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Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials

Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials

A contentious 143-page bill, the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in the Ugandan parliament today by Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, triggering a wave of concern over potential civilian trials in military courts.The bill, a sweeping overhaul of t

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Tororo Councillors Storm District Offices Over Shs596m Property Tax

Tororo Councillors Storm District Offices Over Shs596m Property Tax

A delegation of angry councillors from Kayoro Sub-county in Tororo District on Monday stormed the district local government offices, demanding urgent action over what they described as persistent tax evasion by major private firms operating in their area.Led by Andrew Opio, the secretary f

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First Insurance Company Rebrands to Mirai

First Insurance Company Rebrands to Mirai

First Insurance Company Limited (FICO) has rebranded to Mirai General Insurance.This was during an event held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, FICO’s acquisition by Pride Global, a dynamic Singapore-based multinational insurance and financial services group.T

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Youths Urged to Participate in National ID Enrollment as NIRA Schools Debate Climaxes

Youths Urged to Participate in National ID Enrollment as NIRA Schools Debate Climaxes

The 2025 NIRA Schools Debate, a dynamic two-day inter-school competition has climaxed at Kitante Hill School in Kampala, leaving a profound impact on students, educators, and government officials.Hosted by renowned media personality Pamela Malaika, the event was organized by the National I

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YY Coaches Faces 30-Day Suspension After Fatal Buikwe Crash

YY Coaches Faces 30-Day Suspension After Fatal Buikwe Crash

The Ministry of Transport has warned that YY Coaches could face a 30-day suspension if investigations confirm that the company’s driver was at fault in the deadly bus crash that occurred along Katosi Road in Buikwe District.The crash, which happened in Makindu village, left three people

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UTB Picks Francis Nyende to Lead Uganda’s Tourism Marketing Strategy

UTB Picks Francis Nyende to Lead Uganda’s Tourism Marketing Strategy

The Uganda Tourism Board( UTB) has recruited Francis Nyende as its substantive marketing manager.Simplicious Gessa, the head of public relations at UTB announced on Monday that the board had recruited Nyende as the new marketing manager. “Mr.Nyende 

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Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison

Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison

BBC | Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the former prison on an island off the coast of California.In a message on his Truth Social site on Sunday, President Trump said that "for too long America has been plagued by vicious, vi

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