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What happens during a water cremation?

What happens during a water cremation?

Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured) 

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Gen Muhoozi, Tshisekedi Hold Talks in Kinshasa on Regional Peace and Security

Gen Muhoozi, Tshisekedi Hold Talks in Kinshasa on Regional Peace and Security

KINSHASA – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Saturday held high-level talks with President Félix Tshisekedi at the State House in Kinshasa, underlining a renewed commitment to cooperation between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in matters of

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Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution

Kyagulanyi’s Term as NUP President Not Ending Soon – Mufumbiro Clarifies on Party Constitution

The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of

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Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer

The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma

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Ugandan Migrant Worker Dies in Kuwait

Ugandan Migrant Worker Dies in Kuwait

KAMPALA — Grief and anger gripped Entebbe International Airport on Thursday as the body of Namiiro Catherine, a Ugandan migrant worker who died under unclear circumstances in Kuwait last month, was received by her family and civil society advocates.Namiiro’s remains were returned amid

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Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda is positioning itself for stronger participation in regional trade by enacting a new Competition Act, which government officials say will enhance the country’s ability to challenge anti-competitive barriers across borders and boost economic self-reliance.Signed into law by Preside

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Govt Sued Over Digital Number Plates

Govt Sued Over Digital Number Plates

A citizen has filed a lawsuit against the government, contesting the ongoing distribution of digital vehicle number plates by Virtus Global Security Company.Brutus Mohammed Kagingo claims the firm operates illegally and without proper registration under Ugandan law.Filed in the High

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Denmark Marks Constitutional Day with Renewed Pledge to Support Uganda’s Humanitarian Sector

Denmark Marks Constitutional Day with Renewed Pledge to Support Uganda’s Humanitarian Sector

As Denmark celebrated its Constitutional Day on June 5, a powerful message echoed from its embassy in Uganda: the humanitarian crisis isn’t going away, and neither is Denmark’s support.In a symbolic gesture of enduring friendship, Denmark reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian aid i

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Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Basalirwa Warns of Hollow Anti-Corruption Laws Without Exemplary Leadership

Bugiri Municipality MP Asuman Basalirwa has warned that Uganda’s fight against corruption will remain futile unless its leaders begin to lead by personal example.Speaking on NBS Television on Thursday, June 5, the opposition legislator criticised the government’s overreliance on laws a

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NUDIPU Raises Alarm Over Able-Bodied Persons Standing for PWD Seats

NUDIPU Raises Alarm Over Able-Bodied Persons Standing for PWD Seats

The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has raised a red flag over an emerging form of electoral fraud, where individuals without disabilities are falsely claiming to be disabled in order to benefit from political positions reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).In

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