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Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre

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Museveni Commissions Shs54bn USMID Road Project in Kasese Municipality

Museveni Commissions Shs54bn USMID Road Project in Kasese Municipality

President Museveni has commissioned a 7-kilometre road network in Kasese Municipality, constructed under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program at a cost of Shs54 billion.Speaking at the ceremony, the President described the newly built roads as a vital

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From Local Vendor, Mulaliira Scales Ranks to Become Official Coca Cola Distributor

From Local Vendor, Mulaliira Scales Ranks to Become Official Coca Cola Distributor

When David Mulaliira first weighed the risks of launching a soft‑drink distribution business, he knew he needed a partner whose reputation spoke for itself.As owner of Vinegarden Enterprises dealing in school supplies, construction materials, and consulting services, he had built small s

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BoU Maintains CBR at 9.75% as Uncertainty Looms

BoU Maintains CBR at 9.75% as Uncertainty Looms

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% signalling a cautious “wait and see” approach in response to growing global economic uncertainty most notably the unresolved US-China trade tensions.The decision comes despite Uganda’s relatively strong econ

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Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Uruguay's José Mujica, world's 'poorest president', dies

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre

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Molly Katanga’s Injuries Described as ‘Catastrophic’ in Court as Nurse Recounts Bloody Morning Scene

Molly Katanga’s Injuries Described as ‘Catastrophic’ in Court as Nurse Recounts Bloody Morning Scene

The High Court in Kampala on Tuesday played chilling Crime Scene Reconstruction videos recorded at the residence of the late businessman Henry Katanga, revealing graphic testimony from a nurse who first attended to Molly Katanga after the fatal incident that left her husband dead.The foota

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Travel Neza’s Laura Kagame wants Ugandans to enjoy their own backyard

Travel Neza’s Laura Kagame wants Ugandans to enjoy their own backyard

St Augustine of Hippo once said, “The world is a book and those who don’t travel read only one page.”For Laura Kagame, 41, life has been built around the intricacies of tour and travel. When she speaks about travel, her eyes light up because of the

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Bikers launch city cleanliness campaign to encourage love of country

Bikers launch city cleanliness campaign to encourage love of country

Uganda Bikers Association (UBA), better known for their love of speed on motorbikes, has decided to slow down long enough to engage in city-to-city cleanliness campaigns. UBA kickstarted this initiative with a Soroti city drive in late April, which they promise will be a yearly commitment.

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First Smoke At 8pm Local Time

First Smoke At 8pm Local Time

133 Cardinal Electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave that is voting for the next pope in utmost secrecy whose only results can be told by smoke signalThe new pope has to be chosen by the Catholic Church's most senior officials, known as the College of Cardinals.

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Private Sector Output Rises Further in April Amid Upturn in New Orders

Private Sector Output Rises Further in April Amid Upturn in New Orders

Private sector operating conditions during April remained encouraging as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) rose to 55.3, up from the 52.9 recorded for March.Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings

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