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14 Apr '25
Bugiri Municipality MP and Justice Forum (JEEMA) party president Hon. Asuman Basalirwa has said he will not seek another term as the party’s leader.Speaking openly about his time at the top, Basalirwa said he feels he has done his part and it is time fo
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04 Apr '25
FISHERS (Indiana) — Sebastian Wilkins scored a game-high 22 points to lead Brewster Academy (N.H.) to a 70-60 victory Thursday over CIA Bella Vista (Ariz.) in the quarterfinals of the Chipotle Nationals.Wilkins added a team-high 14 rebounds for the Bobcats (28-4). Brewster Academy held a 51-5
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13 Feb '25
On Wednesday, Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel apprehended a couple at the Apieta checkpoint in Lamwo District for possessing an illegal firearm. The suspects, Golden Ricky Olanya, 46, from Ngora Village, Pobel Parish, Lukung Sub-County, and his w
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31 Oct '24
Samuel Wakinya, 59, a primary school teacher, embarked on growing Arabica coffee on a large scale in 2004 and has never looked back. Mr Wakinya, a resident of Bushika sub-county in Bududa District, earned Shs60 million from his 10-acre plantation last season. “For us in Bugisu, cof
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22 Oct '24
The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to 14 years registering the highest number of cases at 39,656. These are followed by those aged 15 to 19 registering 36,6
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06 Oct '24
Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,
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18 Sep '24
"Chipotle Introduces Robots to Ensure Fair Food Portions and Efficiency Amid Rising Costs "Chipotle, the popular Mexican fast-food chain, is taking a significant step to address customer complaints about inconsistent food portions and rising costs. The company is now testing innovative robots at sel
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06 Jun '24
MTN Uganda has indicated it has sought approval from its board to separate the Fintech business, which includes mobile money, from its stock portfolio. The separation, which is being spearheaded at Group level, MTN says is part of its Ambition 2025 t
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04 Jun '24
A Shein pop-up store in Ottawa, Canada. Photo: ReutersFast-fashion retailer Shein, which thrives on a business model that sells budget made-in-China consumer goods overseas, is set to file an initial public offering (IPO) in London this week, according to
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25 May '24
Over the past six decades, Uganda and Russia have nurtured a burgeoning trade relationship characterized by mutual benefits. In recent years, the trade volume between the two nations has shown a significant upward trajectory.In the global arena, strateg