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Ugandan abducted and murdered by Kenyan motorcycle gang over alleged theft

Ugandan abducted and murdered by Kenyan motorcycle gang over alleged theft

A Ugandan man, Andre Lomilo Husim, was found murdered after being abducted by a machete-wielding gang from Kenya.The attackers crossed the border into Mugungu Village, Busia Town, and took Lomilo hostage, accusing

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16-year-old maid trafficked, infected with HIV

16-year-old maid trafficked, infected with HIV

In December 2023, 16-year-old Sophie* (not her real name) left her parents' home in Bugiri District to work as a maid in Lumino Town Council, Busia District. Unbeknownst to her, she would soon be defiled by her prospective employer and contract HIV/AIDS.

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Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

The head of the mental health division in the Health Ministry, Dr Hafsa Lukwata, has said refugees in urban areas are reporting more severe mental health issues compared to those in rural-based refugee settlements.

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Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

The Third Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Rukia Isanga Nakadama, has cautioned importers of disability aids and equipment against charging high prices, despite government granting them tax waivers.In her address to participants attending a three-day 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) / C

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Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Black and white Colobus monkeys, a rare species of monkeys in the world, are on the brink of extinction in Mt Elgon National Park due to imbalu, a traditional male circumcision ritual among people living on the slopes of Mt Elgon, and deforestation.

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Rule Uganda more 40 years, NRM leaders tell Museveni at 80th birthday fete

Rule Uganda more 40 years, NRM leaders tell Museveni at 80th birthday fete

National Resistance Movement leaders in Nansana have asked President Museveni to rule them for more forty years.They made the call on September 15 during the celebration of the President’s 80th birthday in Nansa

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 Third term headaches for students, parents

Third term headaches for students, parents

Schools open today for the third term that will see some students promoted to the next class or level or conclude their primary or secondary school journey.Dr Joyce Kaducu, the State Minister of Primary Education, said the 82-day term would run up to December 6. She said since there would

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Discover the Mastermind Behind Park City's Unparalleled Trail System

Discover the Mastermind Behind Park City's Unparalleled Trail System

Park City boasts a trail system like no other, with hundreds of miles of diverse trails that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Charlie Sturgis, the man behind this masterpiece, has been praised as the 'godfather of Park City singletrack' and the 'trailb

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Chemutai goes for DL trophy in Brussels

Chemutai goes for DL trophy in Brussels

Peruth Chemutai has had quite a stellar season over the 3000-metre steeplechase event. It has been defined by two silver medals at the African Games in Ghana and the Paris Olympics in France.Denied a chance to ret

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What a farmer can grow this rainy season

What a farmer can grow this rainy season

As rains continue to fall in many parts of the country, farmers need to figure out what to grow. Among the guidelines farmers will use to determine what to produce are crop rotation programmes, prevailing crops, previous crop pests and disease, market demand, co

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