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07 Apr '25
KieKie, has a strong passion for gospel music and drumming.In an interview, she expressed that she might have become a gospel artist if not for her media and acting career.Her love for music started in her hometown of Ibadan, where she was
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06 Apr '25
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in industries such as construction, transport, and professionals.This move aims to increase revenue collections and reduce depen
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06 Apr '25
China Town, a supermarket in Kampala has opened a new store at Akamwesi Mall along the Kampala- Gayaza Road.Speaking during the opening ceremony on Thursday, Kawempe Division Resident City Commissioner, Hajji Noor Njuki Mbabali hailed the Chinese store for creating employment for Ugandans
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06 Apr '25
Government is set to bolster the operations of Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) with coffee value addition equipment to enhance the profitability of farmers and revive the cooperative movement in Eastern Uganda.While speaking at the union’s 64th Annual General Meeting in Mbale on Friday, S
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05 Apr '25
Now that most of us are over 30, a lot of us millennials have found that we are a little... uncool. In fact, you might even say that we are – and were – cringe. Personally, I am a huge proponent of being cringe-but-free. I don’t mind that I am mortifying to my younger Gen Z sisters and I k
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05 Apr '25
A seafront cocktail bar where a car crash injured two pedestrians is seeking planning permission for outside canopies and a seating area.The Nook in Weymouth has submitted an application to Dorset Council to keep its canopies on the esplanade.It comes after two people sustained non-life-thre
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04 Apr '25
Absa Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and priva
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04 Apr '25
With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key oppo
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04 Apr '25
Ahead of the 2026 general election, a new political party, named People Power Front has been launched.Using red and black as its colours and members having red berets, the parry was launched during a function held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday afternoon.Speakin
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04 Apr '25
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur