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A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf community. In a world where communication is key, sign language plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the deaf and hear

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Uganda receives first batch of pipes for crude oil project

Uganda receives first batch of pipes for crude oil project

Uganda on Monday received the first batch of coated line pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, which was delivered to the main camp and pipe yard in Kyotera District, signalling the project developers’ intent to fast track the laying and construction of the cross-border pipeline i

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Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities in Wakiso have decried understaffing and inadequate medical equipment in public health facilities in the district. The concern was raised on September 27 by Dr Mathias Lugoloobi, the officer in charge of Wakiso Health Centre IV, during commemoration of the 2024 World Patient

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Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

When Linda Namugerwa, a landlord in Nakawa, Kampala, rented a two-bedroom house to a family of five, she didn’t anticipate the challenges that would arise. The family soon brought in additional relatives, swelling the total number of occupants to nine. Within a few months, the incr

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Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus College School has relentlessly pursued greatness for the national and East African football titles for a decade. After years of trials, heartbreaks, and near-misses this year, they finally clinched the coveted Federation of East Africa Secondary School Sports Association (Feasssa) titl

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Kampala Abattoirs Struggle with Serious Hygiene Issues

Kampala Abattoirs Struggle with Serious Hygiene Issues

Kampala’s abattoirs are grappling with significant sanitation challenges that raise concerns about public health and safety. Uganda Meat Packers Limited (City Abattoir), one of the oldest and largest slaughterhouses in Kampala, illustrates the dire conditions faced by slaughter facilities in the c

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Non-performing loans drop but credit extension remains subdued 

Non-performing loans drop but credit extension remains subdued 

The ratio of non-performing loans declined to 4.9 percent in the quarter ended June compared to 5.2 percent in March. In its Monetary Policy Report for the period ended June, Bank of Uganda indicated that the decline was largely registered among shilling-denominated facilities for which

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‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’

‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’

Despite significant medical advancement globally, cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in Uganda. The complexities of diagnosis, treatment and access to care reveal a crisis that demands attention and action. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) registers approxima

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Kawempe slum dwellers served free food

Kawempe slum dwellers served free food

Hundreds of slum dwellers from Nsoba slum in Kawempe Division thronged Nsoba gardens on September 22 to get lunch, a meal that is considered a luxury by most urban poor. By 8am, families that were mobilized by local authorities had already settled at the venue where food was to be

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The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala

The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala

Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World Population Review based on the UN World Urbanisation Prospects. This report suggests that without appropriate interventions

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