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Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses

Human rights activists have called for the implementation of non-custodial sentences to address Uganda’s prison congestion. The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Apollo Baker Asinga, noted that between 2014 and 2015, the total prison population was about 42,619, but this number has since inc

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Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say

Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say

Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses. Although many administrators declined to provide a detailed breakdown of their expenditure, they pointed to utility bi

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Busoga kingdom rallies coffee farmers to register ahead of EU deadline

Busoga kingdom rallies coffee farmers to register ahead of EU deadline

The prince (Issabalangira) of Bugabula chiefdom in Busoga Kingdom, Mr Moses Woira Mitala Kitimbo, has urged coffee farmers in Kamuli District to embrace the ongoing coffee registration exercise, which seeks to comply with European Union guidelines on exports. Uganda has up to December 30

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Kyambogo University to Operate Without Lecturers Over UGX 6.7 Billion Debt

Kyambogo University to Operate Without Lecturers Over UGX 6.7 Billion Debt

(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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Travelers Feel Frustrated as Hidden Fees and Policies Overwhelm Booking Experience

Travelers Feel Frustrated as Hidden Fees and Policies Overwhelm Booking Experience

In the fast-paced world of travel, booking trips has become more frustrating than ever for many travelers. Navigating Hidden Fees Travelers are increasingly feeling overwhelmed as they try to navigate the maze of hidden fees and policies for essentials like seat selection or luggage. According to r

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Museveni stresses importance of peace, security for business

Museveni stresses importance of peace, security for business

President Museveni has underscored the critical role of peace and security in fostering business success. Addressing participants during the fifth Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO retreat in Kampala on Monday, the President emphasised that the absence of security impedes business operations.

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Abuja Mission crisis sparks queries on accountability

Abuja Mission crisis sparks queries on accountability

The Ugandan Mission in Abuja, Nigeria, is allegedly facing a financial crisis after its accounting officer, Mr Eriya Tusubira, was reportedly asked to return to Kampala. The Mission accuses Mr Tusubira of being absent from his post for more than six months and exhibiting unbecoming behav

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PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on government’s implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma

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Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Since the start of the year, police have reported an average of between 60 and 80 people dying in road accidents every w

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Generation Z Leading the Way in Taking Mental Health Days - Stress Levels Peaking in 2024

Generation Z Leading the Way in Taking Mental Health Days - Stress Levels Peaking in 2024

A new survey has found that Generation Z is at the forefront of taking mental health days, with almost half of Americans acknowledging that stress is a significant trigger for illness.Generation Z Leading the Way According to the survey conducted by Talker Research for Traditional Medicinals

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