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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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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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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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Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Court Orders Shoprite Uganda to Pay Shs 1.3bn in VAT Arrears

Shoprite Uganda was acquired by CarrefourKampala, Uganda | The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ruled that Shoprite Checkers (U) Limited is liable to pay Shs 1,354,624,690 in Value Added Tax (VAT) to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA),

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Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s  912th position

Publishers of World University Rankings defends Makerere’s 912th position

Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said

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I Wanted War With NUP, But PFF Wanted Peace – Munyagwa Reveals Why He Rejected Joining Besigye

I Wanted War With NUP, But PFF Wanted Peace – Munyagwa Reveals Why He Rejected Joining Besigye

Former Kawempe South MP and fiery political figure Mubarak Munyagwa has finally opened up about his decision to distance himself from the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), a political platform spearheaded by longtime opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.

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Billions Bobi Wine Has Raised In 2 Days For Campaigns After M7 Govt NUP Funding After IPOD Snub

Billions Bobi Wine Has Raised In 2 Days For Campaigns After M7 Govt NUP Funding After IPOD Snub

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reported a strong start to its national fundraising campaign, collecting over Shs1.07 billion within the first two days.The funds are meant to support the party’s preparations for the 2026 Presidential and Parliamentary el

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Punching Above Poverty: Museveni Donates UGX 10M to Empower Kalerwe Boxing Youths.

Punching Above Poverty: Museveni Donates UGX 10M to Empower Kalerwe Boxing Youths.

Kalerwe’s narrow lanes buzzed with new purpose when news broke that President Yoweri Museveni had sent a cash gift of UGX 10 million to the Kalerwe Boxing Club (KBC) Savings and Credit Co‑operative Organisation, a group of 150 young athletes

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Scammed and Stranded: Family Faces Land Loss After Don Chris Travel Fraud

Scammed and Stranded: Family Faces Land Loss After Don Chris Travel Fraud

One of the many victims affected by the travel scam involving Don Chris has come forward with a heartbreaking story. The young woman, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed the extent of her family's financial sacrifice to fund her dream of traveling abroad

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We Have No Problem Dialoguing With Museveni – Betty Nambooze

We Have No Problem Dialoguing With Museveni – Betty Nambooze

Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has once again voiced the opposition’s willingness to engage in talks with President Yoweri Museveni, but only if the process is grounded in transparency, fairness, and national interest.During an appearance on NBS TV, Nam

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