Ghana’s search for Umeme
Ghana is considering reform in the energy sector, with Umeme in mind How this West African country is looking to the success Uganda has just destroyed to solve its electricity crisisTH
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Govt community roads initiative boosts market access for oilseed farmers in 81 districts
Government has embarked on a major infrastructure drive to boost agricultural productivity and rural connectivity through the rehabilitation and construction of Community Access Roads (CARs) under the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP).The initiative, currently underway in 81 districts, targ
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Electoral integrity at risk due to security violence and vote buying
Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections face serious threats to credibility and public trust due to persistent security-related violence, vote buying, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process, according to governance experts.Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised in
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UEDCL Schedules Saturday Power Outage for Grid Maintenance in Central Uganda
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power outage across parts of Central Uganda on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to allow for critical maintenance and upgrade works by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).The blackout will la
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David Mabuza, Former South African Deputy President, Dies at 64
Former South African Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza has died at a Johannesburg hospital after a short illness.He was 64.His death was confirmed by the African National Congress (ANC) on Thursday, with Secretary General Fikile Mbalula describing Mabuza as a patriot, freedom fig
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Police Warn Electricity Vandals: Jail Awaits You
Police has warned individuals involved in the sabotage of Uganda’s electricity infrastructure, saying those found culpable will face severe consequences.In a statement, AIGP Tom Magambo, Director of Criminal Investigations, said law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to crack
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‘Not getting any money’: Trump threatens to cut New York City’s funding if Zohran Mamdani ‘doesn’t behave’
According to data by New York City’s comptroller, the city gets more than $100 million from the federal government through different entities and programs.Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks next to a portrait of Martin Luthe
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Mityana: Seven Candidates Target Kalwanga's Busujju MP Seat
In Busujju County, politics is no longer just a subject of national concern it’s a way of life. From trading centers to roadside boda boda stages, conversations are increasingly centered on one thing who will represent the constituency in the 12th Parliament.Located in Mityana District,
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Veteran Journalist, Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha Nominated by NRM as MP for Sheema South
Celebrated media practitioner and businessman Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha has been officially nominated by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission to contest in the party primaries for Sheema County South, ahead of Uganda's 2026 general elections.Musinguzi, widely known
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Dr.Charles Lagu: Former NAGRC Boss Unveils Agenda for Moyo West in 2026
Celecelea Stadium in Moyo Town Council turned into a sea of yellow as thousands of enthusiastic supporters gathered to witness former NAGRC&DB Executive Director Dr. Charles Lagu officially launch his 33-point campaign manifesto for the Moyo West County parliamentary seat.The event, ma