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Chapter 8: The girl child has seen days

Chapter 8: The girl child has seen days

Previously on The Girl Child Has Seen Days…. The Kyayisewas have decided that they have to fire GC after she threw Edith’s clothes in the garbage. But GC doesn’t know this. She clocked out and went out partying before the news could be delivered.  Now it is time to face the boss…Fi

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Motorists face long detours following Karuma Bridge closure

Motorists face long detours following Karuma Bridge closure

Movement on the Kampala-Gulu highway was on Monday paralysed following the total closure of Karuma Bridge that links northern Uganda, South Sudan and DR Congo. The government closed the defective 61-year-old bridge to pave the way for its reconstruction, which is expected to take three m

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Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr

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Where are Uganda’s green jobs?

Where are Uganda’s green jobs?

Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab

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Amolatar Woman MP Hopeful Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

Amolatar Woman MP Hopeful Calls for Unity Ahead of 2026 Elections

Hon. Nam Eve, a vibrant youthful female councilor in Amolatar district, has called for unity and reconciliation among supporters of all aspirants ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a statement released on Sunday evening, Nam Eve urged the people of Amolatar to maintain unity and together

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Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Government has partnered with One Acre Fund (OAF) to front macadamia nuts to farmers as part of poverty alleviation strategies in Busoga Sub-region. Jinja District Production Officer Dr Tom Kasadha says government set aside three strategic commercial crops including Hass avocado, macadam

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Uganda earned $1.35b from coffee exports in last 12 months- UCDA

Uganda earned $1.35b from coffee exports in last 12 months- UCDA

Uganda earned $1.35 billion (about Shs4.990 trillion), from coffee exports between September 2023- August 2024, which indicates that the country now gets more from the oversea market, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The monthly UCDA coffee report for August r

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Stolen IGP car among 5 vehicles recovered in Kenya

Stolen IGP car among 5 vehicles recovered in Kenya

Police in Busia District have recovered five vehicles believed to have been stolen from Uganda’s capital Kampala, through a crackdown aimed at curbing car thefts as an emerging cross-border crime. A brand-new double cabin pickup truck belonging to the Ugandan Inspector General of Pol

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Why Seeing a Dermatologist Who Understands Your Skin Tone is Crucial

Why Seeing a Dermatologist Who Understands Your Skin Tone is Crucial

Black dermatologists highlight the importance of finding a dermatologist who can cater to the unique needs of diverse skin tones. Limited Pool of Dermatologists of Color Dr. Michelle Henry points out the shortage of Black dermatologists in the United States and the significance of cultural awarenes

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Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams

Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.

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