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South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi

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U.S. ambassador set to meet Museveni in Presence of Gen. Muhoozi

U.S. ambassador set to meet Museveni in Presence of Gen. Muhoozi

In a developing diplomatic showdown, the United States of America envoy to Uganda, William Popp, is scheduled to meet with President Yoweri Museveni at State House in Entebbe this Thursday.The meeting comes in the

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Soda Drinkers at Risk: What Experts Are Saying

Soda Drinkers at Risk: What Experts Are Saying

Experts have raised concerns about the frequent consumption of soda, warning that the habit can lead to serious health problems. Joy Ouma, a nutritionist at Aga Khan University Hospital, explains that beverages like soda provide an immediate energy boost but can negatively impact a person’s

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Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia District is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This is the first time the district will host a national event of this magnitude, marking a historic moment for the local community and Uganda at large. The eve

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LDC Warns MP Lumu’s Bill Could Undermine Political Competition

LDC Warns MP Lumu’s Bill Could Undermine Political Competition

The Law Development Centre (LDC) has raised concerns over the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2024, introduced by Mityana South MP Richard Lumu. LDC officials warn that if the bill is passed, it may undermine Uganda’s multiparty political system. During a meeting with the legal and par

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Kamuli passes ordinance to protect children

Kamuli passes ordinance to protect children

Kamuli District Local Government has, in partnership with child-centered organisations, passed the Child Protection Bill (2024). The district LC5 chairman, Maxwell Kuwembula, said the ordinance will be used to protect children from any act of marriage and child labor in the community.

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Economy still faces several risks, says BoU

Economy still faces several risks, says BoU

Bank of Uganda (BoU) has warned that there still exist risks such as geopolitical tensions, which could push up energy prices and freight costs, resulting in higher inflation in Uganda. Inflation has decelerated but Bank of Uganda noted in its Monetary Policy Report that the above and ot

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American Rapper, Lord Jamar alleges that Diddy’s S3xuality made Uptown Records to sack him

American Rapper, Lord Jamar alleges that Diddy’s S3xuality made Uptown Records to sack him

Lord Jamar, an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, and podcaster, has expressed

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Awori’s story inspires hope and charity

Awori’s story inspires hope and charity

Amidst all the news of corruption, misuse of public funds, incoherent census result numbers, disease outbreaks, war and deaths, the media, regardless of the perception of it being a harbinger of bad news, manages to deliver some rays of hope in form of positive happy-ever-after stories every

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Poor living longer, rich dying younger

Poor living longer, rich dying younger

In a tale of two lifestyles and mixed fortunes, some richer Ugandans are dying earlier while their poorer counterparts are living longer. Our analysis of two separate reports from Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) and another from the World Bank show that people in regions with high pov

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