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GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

What was hailed as Uganda’s “clean transport revolution” is fast turning into a national outrage.When President Yoweri Museveni launched Spiro Uganda in July 2024, the promise sounded golden — cheap, green, and smart transport for the ordinary rider. But barely a year into its oper

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Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the country.At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the Enteb

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The Fastest American Cars That Prove the U.S. Can Keep Up with Europe’s Best.

The Fastest American Cars That Prove the U.S. Can Keep Up with Europe’s Best.

Hennessey Venom F5 EvolutionAmerica has long been known for its muscle cars, but when it comes to raw speed, U.S. automakers have built some of the fastest production cars ever made. It's the land of the free and the Fast & Furious, after all.From modern hypercars to classic pow

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Today’s English League Cup Last 16 Fixtures & Previews

Today’s English League Cup Last 16 Fixtures & Previews

Arsenal welcome Brighton to the EmiratesThe Premier League leaders host the EFL Cup history-makers in Wednesday’s fourth-round showdown, which pits Arsenal against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates.The Gunners avoided a giant killing at the hands of Port Vale first up, wh

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Muntu pledges to revive tea sector, fight corruption.

Muntu pledges to revive tea sector, fight corruption.

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Rtd Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu, has pledged to revitalise Uganda’s struggling tea industry if elected in the forthcoming general elections.Addressing supporters in Kyenjojo district on Friday, Muntu said restoring the tea

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The price of gold is skyrocketing

The price of gold is skyrocketing

Why speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts predicted and why the rally is likely to continue?COMMENT | LUKE HARTIGAN | The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (Approx. Shs14 million) an ounce (Approx.28g) on Oct.15 for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary ral

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Donald Trump sends world's largest warship USS Gerald R Ford into war on drugs

Donald Trump sends world's largest warship USS Gerald R Ford into war on drugs

Reader modeDonald Trump has deployed a true military behemoth in his striking war on drugs - the menacing vessel could cause huge problems for one of his greatest foesThe USS Gerald R Ford at seaThe world's largest warship The USS Gerald R FordDonald Trump has embarked

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General Mega Dee earns PhD in the United States.

General Mega Dee earns PhD in the United States.

Congratulations are pouring in for veteran Ugandan musician General Mega Dee, real name Kigenyi Amos, who has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from California Intercontinental University in the United States.The singer, known for his vibrant hits and energetic performances in the early

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High Court upholds two-year jail sentence for ULS President Ssemakadde

High Court upholds two-year jail sentence for ULS President Ssemakadde

The High Court has refused to suspend or overturn its earlier decision sentencing Uganda Law Society (ULS) president Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde to two years in prison for contempt of court.In her ruling, Justice Joyce Kavuma said the High Court no longer has

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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