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Women should be allowed to openly propose to men in romantic relationships,” Miria Matembe vows to push agenda

Women should be allowed to openly propose to men in romantic relationships,” Miria Matembe vows to push agenda

Women’s rights advocate Miria Matembe has called for a shift in social norms that would allow women to openly propose to men in romantic relationships.Matembe, a long-time campaigner for gender equality and women’s empowerment, says it is outdated for society to expect women to remain

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Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support as Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help

Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support as Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help

Bakateyamba Home says reduced donations linked to the Ebola outbreak are straining its ability to care for vulnerable residents, prompting an appeal for government and corporate support.KAMPALA — A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised

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BoU Allays Fears of Cash Withdrawal Caps at Banks

BoU Allays Fears of Cash Withdrawal Caps at Banks

The recent announcement by the Bank of Uganda introducing new limitations to over-the-counter cash withdrawals and check payments have has raised questions over the motives behind it. ‎The banks have been given the next six months to transition to the new policy adjustment.‎The new mea

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Inside the Shocking Sh4.6 Billion Equity Bank Heist: Supreme Court Seals Fate of Rogue Manager as Fraud Plagues Banking Giant

Inside the Shocking Sh4.6 Billion Equity Bank Heist: Supreme Court Seals Fate of Rogue Manager as Fraud Plagues Banking Giant

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of David Musoke Sserwamba in a shocking sh4.6 billion heist, highlighting a history of insider fraud at Equity Bank.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of David Musoke Sserwamba, a rogue former operations manager at Eq

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Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

Mukono Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Small Plot Sales, Targets Land Dealers and Village Leaders

District authorities say unplanned subdivisions and undersized plots are fueling disorderly settlement, as enforcement teams move to curb illegal land transactions and enforce planning laws.MUKONO — Mukono District authorities have intensified a crackdown on real estate companies and vil

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Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

Balaam Dismisses Frank Gashumba Drama, Hints at Major PLU Shuffles at Kyankwanzi Retreat

KYANKWANZI — The newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has downplayed simmering tensions involving outspoken activist Frank Gashumba, playfully describing him as a “movie star” and a “dangerous substitute” while hinting at major impending deve

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From Kampala luxury to UK jail: Tycoon David Greenhalgh convicted of trafficking fighter jets, missiles to war zones

From Kampala luxury to UK jail: Tycoon David Greenhalgh convicted of trafficking fighter jets, missiles to war zones

David Greenhalgh, the British businessman who shot to fame in Uganda through his turbulent, high-spending romance with city socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa, popularly known as "Bad Black," faces a long prison sentence in the United Kingdom after being convicted of running a massive international ill

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Court Sets June 2026 For Mention Of PLU’s Mawanda, Co-Accused In Shs7.3 Billion Compensation Fraud Case

Court Sets June 2026 For Mention Of PLU’s Mawanda, Co-Accused In Shs7.3 Billion Compensation Fraud Case

The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has fixed June 17, 2026, as the date for the mention of a high-profile corruption case involving Igara East MP Michael Mawanda Maranga who is also Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU)’s top leader, and five co-accused persons over the alleged diversion

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Kabale Coffee Farmers Receive Shs27 Million Input Boost Under Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

Kabale Coffee Farmers Receive Shs27 Million Input Boost Under Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

The World Bank-funded initiative aims to improve coffee production, strengthen climate resilience and increase household incomes among farmers in Kabale District.KABALE — Coffee farmers in Kabale District have received agricultural inputs worth Shs27 million under a government programme

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Government distributes fertiliser, drones to smallholder farmers under Feed Ghana Programme

Government distributes fertiliser, drones to smallholder farmers under Feed Ghana Programme

Government has commenced the distribution of 40,000 bags of fertiliser to peasant farmers across the country to boost agricultural productivity, increase crop yields and strengthen national food security.The exercise, which begins today, June 16, forms part of the government’s Feed Ghana

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