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16 Jan '24
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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16 Jan '24
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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16 Jan '24
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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15 Jan '24
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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15 Jan '24
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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15 Jan '24
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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15 Jan '24
For more than a decade, Apple was the stock market’s undisputed king. It first overtook Exxon Mobil as the world’s most valuable public company in 2011 and held the title almost without interruption.
But a transfer of power has begun.
On Friday, Microsoft surpassed Apple, claimi
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15 Jan '24
Uganda's hosting of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the G77+China (Third South) Summit has raised concerns for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), regarding the adverse effects on ordinary citizens and local businesses.
In a media briefing in Kampala, John Kikonyogo, the party spo
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15 Jan '24
DJ Cuppy
Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, a billionaire heiress, recently took to social media to vent her dissatisfaction and disappointment at continuously being misunderstood by Nigerians.
DJ Cuppy stated that most Nigerians misinterpret her sense of humor and attitude.
She also expres