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Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

Will Opposition politicise coffee during 2026 polls?

President Museveni’s televised address to the nation Thursday night went to great lengths to drill the final nail in the coffin of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).  Formed by an Act of Parliament 1991 that was amended three years later, UCDA stepped into the shoes of th

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My spot has been empty but I'm back to dust it off, says Maro

My spot has been empty but I'm back to dust it off, says Maro

Ronald Magada, aka Maro, is a Ugandan singer commonly known as the RnB Kyabazinga. He has for a long time been regarded as Busoga’s biggest export but about four years ago, he relocated to Germany to settle with his family and also in search of greener pastures. Last weekend the singer

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Who invaded Parliament during coffee Bill debate?

Who invaded Parliament during coffee Bill debate?

The identities of the men and women in civilian clothes who raided Parliament chamber and grabbed some MPs after lights were switched off remain contentious. Six MPs were seized, pushed, and carried off from the floor of Parliament soon after Speaker Annet Among suspended 12 legislators

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Two Found Dead in Alebtong District, Police Investigate

Two Found Dead in Alebtong District, Police Investigate

The territorial police in Alebtong District have opened an investigation into the sudden deaths of two people: Adiyo Anna, a 46-year-old woman, and Ojobi Abel, a 51-year-old man, who was found unconscious. The incident occurred on November 4th, 2024, at an unspecified time in Oumo Village, Awori Par

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Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91, his publicist said. There was

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Sudan cancels port deal with UAE in subtle protest at Abu Dhabi

Sudan cancels port deal with UAE in subtle protest at Abu Dhabi

Sudan has cancelled a port deal with the United Arab Emirates in an apparent protest at Abu Dhabi for its supposed support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary engaged in a deadly conflict with government forces. Finance Minister, Jibril Ibrahim said his country had cancelled a

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‘I nearly lost her because of pride’

‘I nearly lost her because of pride’

Allan Bagamba and Dorcus Asiimwe first met and became friends while attending St John’s Church in Kamwokya, Kampala.  Although Bagamba developed a crush on Asiimwe, he did not act on his feelings until they attended a youth camp together at Makerere College Migadde in Bombo Town,

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80% of business leaders not ready for AI, says KPMG

80% of business leaders not ready for AI, says KPMG

The 2024 KPMG CEO Outlook on preparedness to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their workspaces, shows that 80 percent of business leaders are not ready to invest in AI.  The outlook, which interviewed 50 business leaders across East Africa, indicates that 80 percent of leader

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MTN Foundation enhances Digital Access at St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga

MTN Foundation enhances Digital Access at St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga

MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, is excited to announce its latest initiative to boost digital access and education at St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga. As part of its commitment to empowering youth and bridging the digital divide, MTN Uganda is p

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Uganda's coffee industry: Understanding the origins of UCDA

Uganda's coffee industry: Understanding the origins of UCDA

By Ezra Suruma In 1986 when the National Resistance Movement captured the apparatus of government, coffee was by far the most important export product of Uganda.  Coffee had enjoyed this supremacy since the 1950s when it overtook cotton as the most important “cash crop” and expo

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