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50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

About 50.9 percent of Fort Portal City's total wetland area has been degraded due to human activities, a new study has revealed. According to the study by Aid Environment, commissioned by Join for Water in collaboration with Fort Portal City, wetland cover reduced from 537.4 hectares to

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Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said the low income earned by Ugandans both in urban an

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr

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'We endured long phone calls across continents'

'We endured long phone calls across continents'

During his visit to Uganda, Faith Abeeza proved that the strong connection she shared with Robert Mukombozi during their long phone calls across continents was real and enduring. Both had longed for physical closeness and companionship.  Mukombozi, who works in Australia, was thrilled t

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Why you must make car servicing routine

Why you must make car servicing routine

It has been one year since Arnold Mutebi purchased a 2001 model CR-V RE2 4WD Honda. When he bought the car, he was looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle that had a fairly high ground clearance and was affordable to maintain. Despite having the means to afford a newer car, Mutebi's passion for

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Mozambique early vote counting under way after peaceful election

Mozambique early vote counting under way after peaceful election

Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49 years in power. Votes are counted first at each polling station and district results expected by Saturday could give an early ind

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Work for financial independence in homes, says minister Lugoloobi

Work for financial independence in homes, says minister Lugoloobi

Residents in Kayunga District have been urged to enjoy the country’s independence while working hard to achieve financial independence in their homes. Speaking during the Ntenjeru North independence celebrations at Kiwangula C/U Primary School in Busaana Sub-county finance state minist

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Businessman found dead in Bushenyi hotel

Businessman found dead in Bushenyi hotel

Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances under which a renowned local businessman was found dead in a hotel room. According to police, 54-year-old Bushenyi Town businessman Isaac Ruhigwa Atwiine died overnight Wednesday under unclear circumstances. The deceased was

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Ghanaian investor takes over Kiteezi rubbish

Ghanaian investor takes over Kiteezi rubbish

The government has identified a Ghanaian investor to address the Kiteezi landfill crisis. The investor, Dr Joseph Sian Agyepong, was officially handed control of the 36-hectare landfill on October 8. This decision follows the tragic August 10 incident in Wakiso District, where a massive

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South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi

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