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Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has summoned Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, the son of a former ambassador, to explain the source of a diplomatic passport he has been displaying on various social media platforms.

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King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

On September 12, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will celebrate 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of Tooro Kingdom.The cultural event will take place at the kingdom royal palace, Karuziika,

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How refugee project is changing lives

How refugee project is changing lives

For nearly 20 years, 54-year-old Patrick Aluma Waigo lived a modest life as a subsistence farmer in Aluru Sub-county, Lea Parish, Moyo District in northern Uganda.His aspirations never extended beyond growing enou

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Govt, JICA partner to empower start-ups

Govt, JICA partner to empower start-ups

Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have launched the JICA Next Innovation with Japan (NINJA) Accelerator Programme

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Kampala’s population to grow to seven million people

Kampala’s population to grow to seven million people

The population of Kampala is projected to grow by at least 57.8 percent in the next 10 years, signalling increased pressure on a city already facing challenges of overcrowding, informal settlements, high unemployment, poor public services, stretched utility serv

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Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society want tax on tobacco tripled

Civil society organisations under the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition have proposed that government should increase tax on tobacco and related products to 80 percent.The proposal, if implemented, will mean that

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Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well, says IMF

Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund has said Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well due to sound macroeconomic policies.The country’s economic recovery, the IMF noted in a statement is strengthening, chara

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Para-powerlifting: Mbaziira's performance impresses Coach Sekilanda

Para-powerlifting: Mbaziira's performance impresses Coach Sekilanda

Para-powerlifter Dennis Mbaziira was not any close to the podium at the 2024 Paralympic Games that ended Sunday in Paris, but national coach Kenneth Sekilanda was impressed by the lifter's performance and has predicted a brighter future. 

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Welfare key to Police UPL survival

Welfare key to Police UPL survival

It is no secret that the welfare of Police remains an area of big concern to the institution. Sportingly, the issue also appears to be the major sticking point as Police seek to retain their Startimes Uganda

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Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

Inter-Religious Council blames HIV surge on nude parties, alcoholism

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has attributed the rising cases of HIV infections in the country to the proliferation of nude parties, alcoholism and other high-risk sexual behaviours.Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mug

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