Frank Gashumba’s Introduction Ceremony
Early on Thursday morning, Frank Gashumba, alongside family, close friends, and associates, made their way to Sembabule for a “small meeting” as the social-political activist was introduced to his fiancée’s p
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Parliament Faces Backlash Over Rushed Scrutiny of Contentious UPDF Bill
Parliament is under mounting pressure following a heated joint committee session where MPs voiced strong opposition to the hurried scrutiny of a newly introduced, 144-page bill.The Legal and Defence Committees, chaired by Baka Mugabi (Legal), were given until Friday to propose amendments
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The Real Liberation is in Skill, says Museveni as he Launches Ntoroko Skilling Hub
President Museveni has said that Uganda’s true path to liberation lies not just in politics but also in technology, skills andpractical education.“Skilling hubs have two purposes. One is to create wealth. Wealth comes from people,” he said.The president made the re
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Controversial Military Bill Sparks Fears of Civilian Trials
A contentious 143-page bill, the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in the Ugandan parliament today by Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, triggering a wave of concern over potential civilian trials in military courts.The bill, a sweeping overhaul of t
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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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Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substandard products in the market.The destruction took place on April 30, 2025, at Luweero Industries Ltd in Nakasongola Distr
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2025 Stanbic National Schools Championship Bootcamp Kicks Off
For the next seven days, over 150 schools are participating in the highly demanding, but exciting boot camp stage of the annual Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) taking place at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono District.According to Diana Ondoga, the Head of Social Corporat
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Museveni Orders Probe into Kiboga Land Eviction; Calls for Judicial Reforms
President Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice.The president made the appeal during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief
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‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals
The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess
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The birth rate went up in 2024 after a historic drop, driven by moms over 40
After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.The 1% rise in births was largely driven by moms in their early 40s, who gave birth to 2% more children in 202