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26 Sep '24
Government has said it expects fuel prices to be uniform or have slight variances in about three months, a key discussion point since government took over as the sole importer and supplier of oil products. Responding to Monitor inquiries regarding the slow reduction in fuel costs among b
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26 Sep '24
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is yet to investigate how some Ugandans have acquired diplomatic passports, which are reserved exclusively for diplomats. Earlier this month, Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, son of the late businessman Bonney Katatumba, was seen on social media flaunting an allege
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23 Sep '24
If you have heard Hon Norbert Mao speak, whether at a funeral service or graduation ceremony, you will admit that there is a good connection between a head and mouth that rarely goes wrong. Like him or not, this is something you give to him without a grudge. Strangely, that has never transla
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20 Sep '24
The Pakistani Embassy has denied authorising the issuance of a diplomatic passport to the son of the former honorary consul of Pakistan in Uganda. About two weeks ago, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, pointed to the Pakistani Embassy as the authority that could
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19 Sep '24
(Kampala) – Uganda’s academic powerhouse, Kyambogo University, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The venerable institution, home to countless ambitious minds, is set to trim its staff of part time lecturers thanks to a staggering UGX 6.7 billion debt hanging over its head like a hea
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18 Sep '24
(Jinja) – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials have once again shown their unmatched talent for sniffing out dodgy dealings at the Jinja Nile Bridge checkpoint. But in typical Ugandan fashion, the plot comes with a twist that would make any seasoned Kampala boda boda rider proud. This time, th
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17 Sep '24
Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female CEO of this association. When I took over, I was the youngest person to hold this position.We started the association with
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13 Sep '24
(Kampala) – President Yoweri Museveni, who has been playing monopoly as leader of Uganda for a jaw dropping 38 years, recently claimed he has uncovered the secrets of election rigging. And it is not the usual suspects that are being accused. Accordin
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13 Sep '24
(1) Casemiro crisis puts pressure on UgarteAfter Casemiro’s disastrous 45-minute outing in the thumping by Liverpool, Erik ten Hag looks certain to hand the Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte his debut at St Mary’s.Last time out, Ten Hag was forced to send on the inexperienced T
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26 Aug '24
Prince Harry detailed a moment where he was left heartbroken and betrayed as he turned to his brother Prince William for help after a shocking news story was publishedPrince Harry sought advice from his brother Prince WilliamPrince Harry admitted h