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Sebei elders on the spot over cashing in on defilement cases

Sebei elders on the spot over cashing in on defilement cases

Leaders in Sebei Sub-region have expressed concern that elders, in collusion with village chairpersons, are undermining efforts to combat teenage pregnancies and early marriages by informally settling defilement cases. According to the police, about 60 defilement cases are reported month

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High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers

High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers

Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various parts of the world. Studies have shown that jackfruit is rich in both macro and micronutrients including carbohydrates,

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Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?

Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?

The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,961), and Butaleja (312,713) are the most populated districts in the sub-region. Other districts include Budaka (281,106),

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Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid

Embattled Kenyan Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to block an impeachment vote against him in the National Assembly, with more than 10 petitions filed in different courts challenging the process. Members of Parliament are next Tuesday expected

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Gashumba is spoiling things for Uganda’s Banyarwanda

Gashumba is spoiling things for Uganda’s Banyarwanda

Initially, the Banyarwanda were Banyarwanda. But now we hear people describing themselves as “Ugandans of Rwandan origin”. Where did this come from? I am second generation Ugandan; only my grandfather and father are buried in Uganda. Should I call myself a Ugandan of Congolese

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Is your next boss an AI?

Is your next boss an AI?

Imagine a bunch of nerds in the 1960s, sitting around thinking: “Hey, what if we could send messages between these things called computers instead of just passing notes in class?” They proceed to further think: “Let’s make these machines talk to each other so we don’t have to!" And

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How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

This past week, panic has gripped East Africans in the Middle East as Lebanon came under a hail of fire from Israel and tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran reached a crescendo. The Kenyan government has been struggling to get its nationals to register for evacuation, as some

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Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation for the prosecution and defence, both present.

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'I was denied US visa because of Chameleone photo' - Doreen Kabareebe

'I was denied US visa because of Chameleone photo' - Doreen Kabareebe

Ugandan fashion designer and model Doreen Kabareebe recently opened up about the challenges she faced due to a controversial photo taken over 12 years ago, revealing how it significantly impacted her life and career.

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Fuel boss' murder leaves family with many unanswered questions

Fuel boss' murder leaves family with many unanswered questions

The tragic death of Agnes Nantongo, whose lifeless body was discovered on the Northern Bypass near Agenda Bridge in Kamuli A’ Zone, Kireka Ward, Namugongo Division, Wakiso District, last Sunday morning, has left many reeling in shock.

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