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Uganda Rugby Union Suspends Lekuru Amidst Team Controversy

Uganda Rugby Union Suspends Lekuru Amidst Team Controversy

Emily Lekuru, a prominent player in the Uganda Lady Cranes, finds herself suspended by the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) in a case entangled with conflicting claims and accusations. The controversy began when Lekuru, initially named in the 12-player traveling team for the World Rugby Challenger Series

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WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro

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Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Simon Mburu, a 24-year-old who has recently secured employment in Rubaga, Kampala, with a monthly net salary of UGX 500,000, seeks guidance on budgeting and achieving financial independence. Facing the challenges of living in an expensive city on a modest income, Simon aims to not only cover his

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Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af

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Makerere University Launches Phase 2 of Blended Learning Evaluation

Makerere University Launches Phase 2 of Blended Learning Evaluation

Researchers at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, launched the second phase of the Comprehensive Evaluation of Blended Learning (CEBL) on January 13, 2024. Funded by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), the study

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MPs Question Viability of Increased Budget for Uganda Airlines

MPs Question Viability of Increased Budget for Uganda Airlines

Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament are seeking detailed justification from the government regarding the proposed increase in the budget allocation for Uganda National Airlines in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The request follows concerns raised during a presentation by Hon. To

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NAM Summit Kicks Off at Speke Resort Munyonyo Amidst Technical Glitches

NAM Summit Kicks Off at Speke Resort Munyonyo Amidst Technical Glitches

On January 15, 2024, the highly anticipated Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit commenced at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, bringing together senior officials and delegates from 120 member countries. Despite a few technical glitches, the day unfolded smoothly in the newly constructed Speke R

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NUP leaders allege assassination plot, protests EC appointments

NUP leaders allege assassination plot, protests EC appointments

In a Kampala conference room thick with whispers and shadows, National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders unveiled a chilling truth – an alleged assassination plot, venomous whispers slithering through the political jungle. Bobi Wine, his voice taut with defiance, spoke of a sinister script in which

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Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

The dairy sector has witnessed a 37% growth in milk production, from 2.81 billion litres in FY 2020/21, to 3.85 billion litres in FY 2022/23. However, amidst this success, concerns have arisen over the threat posed to dairy farmers incomes due to the widespread use of fake drugs and ineff

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UMSC removes Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from Deputy Mufti position

UMSC removes Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from Deputy Mufti position

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has officially removed Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from his position as the Deputy Mufti of Uganda. On Thursday afternoon, Mufti Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the head of UMSC, convened a special joint session to address an impeachment petition against Shei

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