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Families deal with losses after Kigogwa tanker explosion

Families deal with losses after Kigogwa tanker explosion

A teenager who died while trying to rescue children who were caught up in the Kigogwa fuel tanker blaze has been described as selfless.  Joseph Muwonge, 19, chose not to run away from the inferno on Tuesday evening as five children caught in the crosshairs cried out for help. The childr

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Why poor people need insurance more than the rich   

Why poor people need insurance more than the rich   

When you talk about insurance, what runs through the minds of many Ugandans, is an imaginary image of a wealthy person, cushioning his property or the health of his family members.However, a section of experts in insurance industry have argued that the poor need insurance services more than

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MTN Uganda Bids Farewell to Ex CMO Somdev Sen in a Memorable Celebration

MTN Uganda Bids Farewell to Ex CMO Somdev Sen in a Memorable Celebration

The evening was filled with tributes, from colleagues celebrating his remarkable impact on MTN Uganda’s brand and market position. A light moment between Somdev and the MTN CFO, Andrew Bugembe (In suit)Various speakers praised Somdev’s contributions, highlighting his leadership i

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IOC boss Bach in Uganda

IOC boss Bach in Uganda

Because it is the Pearl of Africa!"  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach put his reasons for visiting Uganda quite succinctly after he touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday. Bach, clad in a white shirt and grey pants, touched down at around

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Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by the lumps. As she grew older, however, she began experiencing recurring bouts of malaria and developed a persiste

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Bunyoro Kitara king discharged from hospital

Bunyoro Kitara king discharged from hospital

The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at

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Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chiefs. Having allied with the pro-monarchist and federalist Buganda-dominated Kabaka Yekka (King Only) Buganda-dominated

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Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Two years after government voted to invest more than Shs266 billion in Roko Construction Company, concerns are growing that if not closely monitored, this may turn into another huge loss to the taxpayer. Parliament now wants the government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Ec

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Uganda demands more support to host refugees

Uganda demands more support to host refugees

The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees.  Uganda currently hosts around 1.7 million refugees, straining the country’s resources as donor funding declines.

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Olivia Lutaaya, 15 other NUP supporters convicted of treachery

Olivia Lutaaya, 15 other NUP supporters convicted of treachery

The General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala has convicted 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on charges of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery.The army court chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe convicted Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Rugum

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