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No hand-held phones at school without a policy, says govt

No hand-held phones at school without a policy, says govt

Hand-held devices such as tablets and phones will not be permitted for use by learners in schools until policy guidelines are established, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports.Dr Dennis Mug

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I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

At the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, many people in the Teso sub-region are still in awe of the simple lifestyle of Damalie Nachuha, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) of the East Kyoga police region.

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Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills at least 40 people, Palestinians say

Israeli missile strike on Gaza humanitarian area kills at least 40 people, Palestinians say

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli strike on an area in the Gaza Strip home to Palestinians displaced by the Israel-Hamas war killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, authorities said Tuesday.The Palestinian ne

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Katakwi: Ongorok Donates 5 Million Shillings to Support God’s Work in Usuk County

Katakwi: Ongorok Donates 5 Million Shillings to Support God’s Work in Usuk County

In a demonstration of his commitment to the spiritual development of the community in Usuk County, Katakwi District, Mr. Richard Ongorok, a constituency aspirant, has generously contributed 120 bags of cement worth 3.8 million shillings to 12 churches in Ongongo

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Why Uganda’s rich remind the poor to enjoy eggs and milk

Why Uganda’s rich remind the poor to enjoy eggs and milk

During the French Revolution of 1789 Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI and privileged Queen of France was controversially made very famous by four words. It was claimed that on hearing peasants were finding it hard to put bread; a cheap staple food, on th

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Unanswered questions after prison inmate dies

Unanswered questions after prison inmate dies

The last time Babirye Nisha talked to her husband on the evening of May 27 he sounded melancholic: he complained of starvation and severe beating inside Ngenge Prison in Kapchorwa District. During the conversation by telephone that lasted for about a minute she

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A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

In 2023, M&C Saatchi Abel approached CTA Space with a proposal.The South African-based marketing, advertising and communications company was seeking an affiliate marketing agency that would be part of a multi-

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Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

The theft of blood by a cartel of health workers at Nabiganda Health Centre IV in Butaleja District has placed hundreds of people meant to benefit at risk.An investigation carried out by Uganda Blood Transfusion S

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Kigezi moves to ring-fence Mateke position for region

Kigezi moves to ring-fence Mateke position for region

A section of leaders from Kigezi Sub-region have appealed to President Museveni to replace State minister for Defence and veteran affairs Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke with someone who hails from Kisoro District.The

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PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

You have given 17 years of your life to the Uganda Police Force. Has it been worth it?Yes. It has not been an easy road, and there have been ups and downs but with determination and knowing what I want, I have com

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