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How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis

How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis

Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing.  Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus

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Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

When the machines at the factory first started roaring over a decade ago, its senior management pledged to turn the venture into “an engine for development to support the livelihoods of vulnerable populations”.  More than a decade since its inception in 2013, Atiak Sugar Factory con

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University lecturer remanded over pouring hot water on 16-year-old maid

University lecturer remanded over pouring hot water on 16-year-old maid

The grade one magistrate court in Mbarara City has remanded Bishop Stuart University (BSU) lecturer to prison on accusations of pouring hot water on her child maid following a domestic issue.While appearing in Cou

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Court blocks election of rival Lango paramount chief

Court blocks election of rival Lango paramount chief

Drama unfolded in Lango Sub-region on Friday after a high court put a break on all activities regarding the election of another paramount chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango. Friday’s development comes following last week’s ruling in which the Lira High Court deemed the Lango Cultural Foundat

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Court blocks election of rival Lango paramount chief

Court blocks election of rival Lango paramount chief

Drama unfolded in Lango Sub-region on Friday after a high court put a break on all activities regarding the election of another paramount chief (Won Nyaci) of Lango. Friday’s development comes following last week’s ruling in which the Lira High Court deemed the Lango Cultural Foundat

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'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage

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Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

President Museveni has guaranteed to give Shs 2 billion to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) of the women’s council affiliated to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the governing body of Muslims in the country. The money is geared towards backing the eco

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American Rapper, Lord Jamar alleges that Diddy’s S3xuality made Uptown Records to sack him

American Rapper, Lord Jamar alleges that Diddy’s S3xuality made Uptown Records to sack him

Lord Jamar, an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, and podcaster, has expressed

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Uganda at 62: Where did we go wrong?

Uganda at 62: Where did we go wrong?

How old were you in 1962? I was 14 and I was very lucky because I happened to have been raised in Katwe (a suburb in Kampala), so I walked to Kololo Airstrip where the Union Jack was to be lowered for the last time in Uganda at midnight. Everybody was excited. I witnessed the arrival

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No thank you from many left out of Neyanziza concert

No thank you from many left out of Neyanziza concert

It was 9pm and lots of people were still stuck in the long queues both at the VIP area and the general gate at Cricket Oval Lugogo on Friday evening trying to get access to Sheebah’s Neyanziza show. Some had tickets while others wanted to buy at the gate.  The police and several bounc

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