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World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

Arua, Uganda: A revered matriarch from Arua District has been laid to rest amid claims of extraordinary longevity, with family and community members celebrating a life they say spanned 139 years and touched generations across West Nile.Mama Luiza Omene Nafura Aya, a respected Traditional B

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The untold battle: Power struggles and fight over deals at UEDCL

The untold battle: Power struggles and fight over deals at UEDCL

man often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it,” the French poet Jean de La Fontaine famously said. The idea is that, despite one’s best efforts to avoid a certain path in life, they end up facing it anyway.That pretty much sums up Paul Mwesigwa’s one-year tenure as Mana

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Ugandan woman opens late grandfather’s inheritance to find stash of old demonetised banknotes

Ugandan woman opens late grandfather’s inheritance to find stash of old demonetised banknotes

Ugandan woman has sparked stunned social media this weekend, revealing that money left to her by her late grandfather turned out to be a stash of old banknotes that are no longer in circulation.The woman, who identifies herself as “La Trophy” on TikTok, shared her experience in a video

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Who is incoming UEDCL board chair Stella-Marie Biwaga?

Who is incoming UEDCL board chair Stella-Marie Biwaga?

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, has named Ms Stella-Marie Biwaga as interim Board chairperson for Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), replacing Ms Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, whose contract was terminated.In the Saturday statement, Ms Nankab

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Breaking: Christopher Okello found guilty as judge rejects mental health defence

Breaking: Christopher Okello found guilty as judge rejects mental health defence

The High Court has convicted Christopher Okello of four counts of murder, dismissing his mental health defence and setting the stage for sentencing.The High Court in Kampala has found Christopher Okello guilty of murdering four children, rejecting his defence that he was mentally unwell at

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Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda is among the world’s top future nuclear power players as it pushes to become East Africa’s leading producer of stable electricity.Uganda ranks ninth globally with 18GW of prospective nuclear power capacity.China leads the world, followed by the United States, France, Russ

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Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda is among the world’s top future nuclear power players as it pushes to become East Africa’s leading producer of stable electricity.Uganda ranks ninth globally with 18GW of prospective nuclear power capacity.China leads the world, followed by the United States, France, Russ

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Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

A new Treasury directive limits cost variations on public projects to 15 percent from feasibility to procurement stage, tightening controls on design changes and placing personal accountability on Accounting Officers for breaches.The Government of Uganda has issued a directive aimed at cur

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Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

A new Treasury directive limits cost variations on public projects to 15 percent from feasibility to procurement stage, tightening controls on design changes and placing personal accountability on Accounting Officers for breaches.The Government of Uganda has issued a directive aimed at cur

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Sovereignty Bill Criticism Is Misguided, Says Nsibambi

Sovereignty Bill Criticism Is Misguided, Says Nsibambi

The emotional reactions to the bill misrepresent it. It’s very difficult for the common man to fully understand the bill’s gist. It’s our responsibility as elites to explain to the public the full purpose of the bill.Former FDC deputy president argues opposition to proposed law is dr

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