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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr

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'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'

You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage

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Happy Independence Day, but our work is still cut out

Happy Independence Day, but our work is still cut out

As Uganda marks 62 years of flag Independence today, the vibrant civic society we once hoped would shape our shared life after the Union Jack was lowered remains elusive to this day. The answer to a seemingly simple question, that is: who exactly are we, is not quite forthcoming.  Often

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Uganda at 62: Where did we go wrong?

Uganda at 62: Where did we go wrong?

How old were you in 1962? I was 14 and I was very lucky because I happened to have been raised in Katwe (a suburb in Kampala), so I walked to Kololo Airstrip where the Union Jack was to be lowered for the last time in Uganda at midnight. Everybody was excited. I witnessed the arrival

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

According to the National Library of Medicine, research, biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library, the Covid-19 imposed restrictions led to an inevitable surge in the use of digital technologies to adjust to new ways of interaction, life, and work.  For U

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Museveni accuses former Speaker Kadaga of nepotism

Museveni accuses former Speaker Kadaga of nepotism

President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out about a disagreement he had with the former speaker of the 9th and 10th Parliaments, Hon Rebecca Kadaga about nepotism.Museveni recounted over the weekend how he warned Mrs Kadaga -- who currently serves as the Min

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Why the community supports anti-corruption protests

Why the community supports anti-corruption protests

Police and UPDF soldiers arrest more protestors in Kampala as Ugandans began a March to Parliament youth led anti-graft protest on July 23, 2024. PHOTO/ABUBAKER LUBOWAWe love our country, but we detest the deafening silence of our leaders, who publicly co

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Cyclist Charles Kagimu Etches His Name in History as First Uganda to Complete Olympic Race, Receives Roaring Applause

Cyclist Charles Kagimu Etches His Name in History as First Uganda to Complete Olympic Race, Receives Roaring Applause

Charles Kagimu etched his name in the record books as the first Ugandan to ever complete an Olympic road race.With a remarkable 77th-place finish in Paris, the 25-year-old trailblazer becomes a pioneering figure in Ugandan cycling.He was part of th

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Museveni to courts: No bail for corruption suspects

Museveni to courts: No bail for corruption suspects

President Museveni has asked the judiciary to include corruption on the list of unbailable cases“We should easily defeat the corruption. The only support we need from the judiciary is no bail for those accused of murder, treason, terrorism, rape, defile

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North West's Lion King performance faces harsh criticism online: Trolls lash out at Kim and Kanye's girl receiving 'nepo baby' advantage

North West's Lion King performance faces harsh criticism online: Trolls lash out at Kim and Kanye's girl receiving 'nepo baby' advantage

North, 10, landed the coveted role of Young Simba in The Lion King She performed at the Hollywood Bowl for the 30th anniversary concertHer performance of I Just Can't Wait To Be King went vira

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