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Ugandans living longer - census report

Ugandans living longer - census report

The 2024 National Population and Housing Census final report released yesterday reveals some interesting figures. The report shows Ugandans are living longer with average lifespan increasing from 63 to 68 years between 2014 and 2024. The report also reveals declines in child and mate

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Is micro-cheating that bad?

Is micro-cheating that bad?

Cheating is often considered the ultimate betrayal in romantic relationships. However, beyond the physical affairs and obvious breaches of trust lies another form of unfaithfulness; micro-cheating. While it may not involve a complete affair, micro-cheating can still cause cracks in a rel

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Busia leaders endorse creation of new district

Busia leaders endorse creation of new district

Thirty-five Busia District council members have passed a motion to create Lumino District. Busia District Speaker Charles Malowa Kudedi said the resolution came after 35 council members unanimously voted “yes” for the motion that seeks to carve Lumino District out of Busia District.

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Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Uganda's State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities, Mr Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has reaffirmed that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. "The tarmacking of this road does not justify the change of its sta

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Among, Tayebwa accused of  bias as bill to elect LoP is tabled

Among, Tayebwa accused of  bias as bill to elect LoP is tabled

A section of legislators have accused the Speaker of  Parliament Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, of being biased in the selection of matters handled by Parliament. Concerns arose following the tabling of the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024, by Mityana

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Samuel L Jackson was worried about ‘staying alive’ long enough to make nine Marvel movies

Samuel L Jackson was worried about ‘staying alive’ long enough to make nine Marvel movies

The actor has appeared in 10 Marvel movies in totalYour support helps us to tell the storyOur mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.Whether $5 or $50, every contribution co

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Govt to equip schools with computers, says Baryomunsi

Govt to equip schools with computers, says Baryomunsi

Government plans to equip all public secondary schools with computers as a way of promoting digital transformation and effective teaching in the country, ICT minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said on Friday. Dr Baryomunsi was officiating at the launch of a multi-million community digital cent

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Government loans worth Shs13 trillion remain unutilised 

Government loans worth Shs13 trillion remain unutilised 

The stock of unused external debt rose by $500m (Shs1.8 trillion) due to sluggishness in implementation of government projects, according to the Ministry of Finance Debt Statistical Bulletin. The Bulletin, which covers and analyses a wide range of public debt developments, indicates that

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Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

When Linda Namugerwa, a landlord in Nakawa, Kampala, rented a two-bedroom house to a family of five, she didn’t anticipate the challenges that would arise. The family soon brought in additional relatives, swelling the total number of occupants to nine. Within a few months, the incr

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Kampala Abattoirs Struggle with Serious Hygiene Issues

Kampala Abattoirs Struggle with Serious Hygiene Issues

Kampala’s abattoirs are grappling with significant sanitation challenges that raise concerns about public health and safety. Uganda Meat Packers Limited (City Abattoir), one of the oldest and largest slaughterhouses in Kampala, illustrates the dire conditions faced by slaughter facilities in the c

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