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15 Nov '25
Government has moved to raise salaries of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to Shs9million from the current 2.2 million shillings per month.Uganda currently has a total of 146 Residents District Commissioners, 163 Deputies and about 300 of their Assistants serving across the various d
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14 Nov '25
Russia’s integrated exposition at the Dubai Airshow 2025 will feature the Supercam S350 dual-purpose UAV, the Supercam SX350 vertical takeoff and landing drone and the Supercam X4 rotary-wing drone, the Unmanned Systems Group of Companies saidMOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. Russia will for
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14 Nov '25
The deceased were identified as Ronald Muganzi, a secondhand shoe dealer, and Wilson Muhumuza, a tomato seller. The injured, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, are receiving treatment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.Mpanga market entranceTraders in Mpanga Market in
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14 Nov '25
Uganda has joined Bangladesh, Somalia, Cameroon, Afghanistan, Sudan and other countries in the United Arab Emirates’ 2025 visa ban. The UAE has temporarily suspended the issuance of visit and work visas for citizens of nine countries due to security, immigration, and diplomatic concerns.
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14 Nov '25
Botswana has unveiled its first-ever Citizenship by Investment program, offering foreign investors the opportunity to acquire citizenship for $75,000 (approximately Shs288 million). The initiative, known as the Impact Investment Program is expected to officially begin in early 2026 as part
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14 Nov '25
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that continued resistance by coastal East African states to Uganda’s desire for unhindered access to the Indian Ocean could lead to conflict.Speaking on Sunday, Museveni expressed frustration with what he called the “selfish mindset” of som
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13 Nov '25
Before launching his parliamentary campaign at Kamwokya Market under the joint “Kampala Under the Umbrella” initiative, Rubongoya conducted a door-to-door outreach in Kisenyi, Kyamuka, and Kifumbira zones, where he interacted with residents and appealed for their votes.David Lewis Rubo
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13 Nov '25
MUBENDE — Horror has hit Mubende Town after the manager of Prime Rose Hotel — who also happens to be the son of the hotel owner — allegedly murdered one of his long-serving workers and buried him secretly after accusing him of stealing charcoal.The suspect, Genesis Dduhimbaazi, manag
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13 Nov '25
Akon, the 52-year-old Senegalese-American singer known for his global hits and major philanthropic efforts in Africa, made headlines again after a surprising arrest in Roswell, Georgia tied to his Tesla Cybertruck. The Grammy-nominated artist, born Aliaune Thiam, was briefly taken into custody in
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13 Nov '25
Reports coming from Buhweju indicate that the Member of Parliament for Buhweju County, Hon. Francis Mwijukye, has allegedly been engaging in questionable public behavior following what residents describe as a loss of direction after two parliamentary terms without delivering expected services.