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Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament

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State House extends life-saving medical services to Kasensero landing site.

State House extends life-saving medical services to Kasensero landing site.

The State House medical team is carrying out a major health outreach at Kasensero Landing Site.Stationed at Muyomba Gardens, Kyotera District, the State House’s health camp is reaching out to hundreds of residents from both the mainland and Kasensero Island. The camp, which started yeste

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Three dead as Lira City grapples with rising dog bites and rabies fears

Three dead as Lira City grapples with rising dog bites and rabies fears

Authorities in Lira City have issued an urgent public health alert after a surge in dog bite cases and three confirmed deaths linked to suspected rabies, warning that the city could be on the brink of a full-scale outbreak unless immediate intervention is sustained.New data released on Mon

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UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for “Defiance”

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was “regrettable,” but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as th

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My Decision Is Not Questioned in My House – Gashumba on Marriage

My Decision Is Not Questioned in My House – Gashumba on Marriage

Media personality Frank Gashumba, who has spent only a few months in marriage, is already dishing out strong advice to young couples — rooted in firm traditional beliefs.In an interview with local media, Gashumba revealed that he is the “supreme leader” in his home and that all decis

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World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.Morocco national football teamThe streak began in June 2024 when they edged Zambia 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier,

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EPL: ‘I’ve been so impressed’ – Zola snubs Arsenal, Man City, names team to win title

EPL: ‘I’ve been so impressed’ – Zola snubs Arsenal, Man City, names team to win title

Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola, has tipped his old club to go on and win the Premier League this season despite their setbacks.He believes the West London side can still catch up with Premier League leaders, Arsenal.Zola pointed out that the Blues have shown how serious they are to

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My husband slept with our daughpjter and I’m yet to heal’

My husband slept with our daughpjter and I’m yet to heal’

When Nakagwa speaks about the darkest chapter of her life, her voice trembles, but her resolve remains firm.“I still cannot believe a father could do that to his own child,” she says quietly, wiping tears as she recalls the years her daughter was sexually abused by the person meant to

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Poor legacy assets drag down PIC unlisted investment impairments

Poor legacy assets drag down PIC unlisted investment impairments

Public Investment Corporation chair says investments ‘not entirely prudent’PIC chair David Masondo. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA/BUSINESS DAYThe high level of impairments in the Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC) unlisted investment portfolio was overwhelmingly due to legacy inv

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China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

China's exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%

FILE - Vehicles and trucks for export wait for transportation from a port in Yantai in eastern China's Shandong province on Jan. 2, 2025. (Chinatopix via AP, File) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the

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