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Why is Makerere up in arms after latest varsity rankings?

Why is Makerere up in arms after latest varsity rankings?

Makerere University academic registrar says the rankings are not a true reflection of their performance. Makerere University has poked holes into the 2025 World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education, protesting the institution’s decline of its global standing. The unive

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Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Previously, the prisons had more inmates on remand than the convicts serving their various sentences. But the trajectory has in the recent past since changed with now the convicts being more than those on remand. Statistics obtained from the Prisons show that there are 41,065 convicts, w

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Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies

Tax controversies have recently stirred debate across the country, with the country’s tax body – the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)—and the National Treasury struggling to justify certain tax breaks to particular companies while in the National Assembly. In a new twist, the two age

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Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Let diplomatic passports be for the right people

Recent reports that the Ugandan government is investigating the issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens are both alarming and necessary. Diplomatic passports, meant to facilitate official state business abroad, should be granted to a select group of individuals with specific ro

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Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges

Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop's biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual acts as part of a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering, prosecutors said on Tuesday in bringing three criminal charges against him. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty in

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Improve school standards

Improve school standards

A recent admission by the state minister of education in charge of primary education, Joyce Kaducu, that more than 50 percent of the schools with boarding facilities do not qualify to have them reveals how dire the situation in schools is. The facilities are reported to be in such bad sh

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Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

Government cautions importers on exorbitant charges on assistive devices for PWDs

The Third Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Rukia Isanga Nakadama, has cautioned importers of disability aids and equipment against charging high prices, despite government granting them tax waivers.In her address to participants attending a three-day 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) / C

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Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to three anti-corruption protestors who staged a nude protest at Parliament earlier this month.The trio was on Thursday granted a noncash bond of Shs1 milli

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Bobi Wine, Notorious Land-Grabber Face Off in Kayunga

Bobi Wine, Notorious Land-Grabber Face Off in Kayunga

A seemingly normal burial ceremony turned into a politically charged encounter when Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), confronted Moses Karangwa, a well-known businessman and NRM stalwart, during his remarks at the funeral of Nsanja Patr

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June Ruto's Biography: Early life, career, husband & ambassadorial role in Poland

June Ruto's Biography: Early life, career, husband & ambassadorial role in Poland

June Ruto, the second-born daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, has carved out a significant role in Kenya's diplomatic landscape.June Ruto and his father William RutoJune Ruto, the second-born daughter of President Will

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