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Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

The family of the late Margaret Komuhangi struggled to bid her farewell in an emotional ceremony held at her husband Farouk Bagira’s home.Nakasongola District came to a standstill as hundreds of mourners, includ

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Angry Buikwe Locals Burn Church as Cult Death Toll Rises to 8, Sparked by Refusal of Medical Care

Angry Buikwe Locals Burn Church as Cult Death Toll Rises to 8, Sparked by Refusal of Medical Care

A tragic situation has shaken Buikwe District, where eight people linked to a controversial religious group have died. The most recent victim was a six-year-old boy, leaving the community heartbroken and angry.The

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Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his ancestral home in Masaka District.This follows his untimely passing earlier today at L

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Meet Uganda’s Vice Presidents since Independence 1962-2025

Meet Uganda’s Vice Presidents since Independence 1962-2025

Since gaining independence in 1962, Uganda has had a dynamic political landscape, with the role of Vice President evolving alongside the nation’s governance.William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope III, also known as Sir William Wilberforce Nadiope, was a prominent Ugandan leader who serve

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How Unemployment is Driving Young Men in Uganda to Male Sex Work

How Unemployment is Driving Young Men in Uganda to Male Sex Work

KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, are bustling with young men, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. With unemployment rates soaring, some of these young men are turning to a desperate measure: male sex work.

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Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

(Kampala) – Uganda’s prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris

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Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

The intense labour pains a mother endures during childbirth often transform into overwhelming joy the moment she holds her healthy newborn in her arms. However, for some mothers, this joy is cut short when healthcare providers recommend that the baby be placed in the Neonatal Intensive C

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Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes

Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c

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Partnerships are crucial in propagating technology

Partnerships are crucial in propagating technology

The programme’s focus was to equip students with relevant skills to hit the ground running and build real-world projects right from the start. Most importantly, the programme did not only focus on technical skills but also critical issues such as ethics in AI. As she delivers her gradu

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Best, worst districts in healthcare delivery named

Best, worst districts in healthcare delivery named

The Health Ministry has named the best-performing and worst-performing districts in health service delivery during the 2023/2024 financial year. In the health sub-programme performance report released yesterday in Kampala during the Annual Health Sub-Programme Joint Review Mission, Lira

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