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'Rolex' and other East African terms added to Oxford Dictionary

'Rolex' and other East African terms added to Oxford Dictionary

Kitu Kidogo, Panya Route and Rolexand other words from parlances in East Africa are the latest entrants into the Oxford English Dictionary. Kitu kidogo is a Swahili word for money offered or accepted as an inducement or bribe while panya route is a secret path or roundabout route, esp

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Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

Louisiana's wild horses may have roamed Kisatchie Forest for centuries, but is this the end?

In Vernon Parish, a herd of wild horses has roamed the Kisatchie National Forest for years.Some people speculate that the horses have been there for centuries. And as far as the horses were concerned, the 48,000-acre forest in which they roamed was their habitat. After all, the Vernon Paris

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Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste

The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catastrophic incidents in Uganda's history. The tragedy sparked debate about whether it was an accident or criminal negligen

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Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Soroti City councilors have approved new rental charges for Soroti Central Market, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes between city authorities and vendors. During a special council meeting at city hall today, councilors agreed that vendors should begin paying the new rates to generate re

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Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that phased out lower qualifications, mandating that all teachers, from nursery to primary levels, hold a Bachelor's degre

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Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say

Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say

Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses. Although many administrators declined to provide a detailed breakdown of their expenditure, they pointed to utility bi

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Kyambogo University to Operate Without Lecturers Over UGX 6.7 Billion Debt

Kyambogo University to Operate Without Lecturers Over UGX 6.7 Billion Debt

(Kampala) – Uganda’s academic powerhouse, Kyambogo University, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The venerable institution, home to countless ambitious minds, is set to trim its staff of part time lecturers thanks to a staggering UGX 6.7 billion debt hanging over its head like a hea

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Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday led the House in congratulating President Museveni for marking 80 years, with the Kira Municipality legislator, Mr Ibrahim Ssemujju Ngada, demanding that the Head of State be subjected to frequent medical check-ups about his ‘fitnessâ

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Uganda vs PNG: Rivalry Renewed in Four-Match Series

Uganda vs PNG: Rivalry Renewed in Four-Match Series

In the wake of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Uganda is set to take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a four-match bilateral series, renewing a rivalry forged on the world stage. This series, starting Wednesday and to hosted at the picturesque Entebbe Oval, promises an exciting

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Govt sued for putting law books behind paywall

Govt sued for putting law books behind paywall

Uganda Law Reform Commission has been sued for allegedly subjecting access to laws of Uganda to only purchased subscription and paid-up platforms. A group of thirteen lawyers yesterday filed a case before the High Court in Kampala challenging the Law Reform Commission's decision to ventu

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