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27 Jul '25
Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has proposed a creative idea to boost the institution's revenue—renting out university hostels during holidays. According to him, this approach would not only bring in extra income but also make goo
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24 Jul '25
Rose Akyayo, a representative of the National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda (NUWODU), has emphasised the critical role the organisation plays in advocating for the rights and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities across the country.Speaking during the launch of RDE-
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24 Jul '25
Noah Denis Mubiru, who recently declared his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections, has called on President Museveni to lead a peaceful transition through a national campaign of forgiveness, reconciliation, and reform.Mubiru argued that Uganda’s future lies in breaking the c
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22 Jul '25
Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected – but some Ugandans are like the doubting Thomases – they believe that God is not capable of bringing someone back to life.The group of doubting Thomases also seem to belie
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21 Jul '25
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of
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21 Jul '25
Uganda’s Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving legislator for Adjumani West County, Gen Moses Ali, has once again urged President Museveni to establish a dedicated Ministry for the West Nile Region and ensure compensation for war debt claimants who suffered during past insurgencies
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21 Jul '25
As the world marks Global Energy Independence Day 2025 on July 10th 2025, Equity Bank Uganda is leading the charge toward sustainable energy access with its bold commitment to clean energy financing.The bank has emerged as a key driver of clean energy access through its transformative Equi
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21 Jul '25
Celebrated Ugandan ragga musician Bebe Cool is using his influential platform to champion the rights of domestic workers, calling for fair compensation and recognition of their vital contributions to households and society.His recent remarks have sparked renewed conversation on the issue o
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21 Jul '25
Security forces in Madi Okollo District have peacefully evacuated 100 head of cattle belonging to a Balaalo pastoralist, marking the official commencement of evictions under Operation Harmony, a presidentially mandated initiative aimed at removing non-compliant herders from the West Nile and Nort
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21 Jul '25
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up