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Defying norms: Nakasongola women take to the waters

Defying norms: Nakasongola women take to the waters

It is a cloudy day over Lake Kyoga. At midday, four women, oars slung over their shoulders, slowly walk through Zengebe Mayinja Landing Site, making their way to the lakeshore. The landing site is one of the six found in Lwampanga Town Council in Nakasongola District.  The women are all

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Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Nakasongola Accident

Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Nakasongola Accident

(Nakasongola) – A tragic accident on the busy Luweero-Nakasongola highway claimed two lives and left one person critically injured on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at around 9:00 a.m. in Kakondi Village, Wabinyonyi Sub county, along the Luweero-Gulu highway. According to Sam Twinema

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Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Since the start of the year, police have reported an average of between 60 and 80 people dying in road accidents every w

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Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock and to enhance soil fertility. Smallholder farmers believe dry grass is not nutritious to their animals, and in a desper

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Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.

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How harsh words destroy relationships

How harsh words destroy relationships

The hit song by The Human League poignantly illustrates a quarrel between a couple, capturing the emotional complexity of their dispute. In the song, the man asserts his role in the woman's success, singing, "But do not forget, it is me who put you where you are

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Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Road Crashes: 83 killed in one week

Micheal Kananura, the PRO Traffic PoliceThe week of June 9–15, 2024, saw a tragic rise in traffic incidents across the country, resulting in 83 deaths and 311 injuries, according to the latest report from the traffic police.Michael Kananura, the

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BBC’s Alan Kasujja Weighs in on Speaker Among’s Troubles as Leading Super Powers Sanction Ugandan Number Three over Corruption

BBC’s Alan Kasujja Weighs in on Speaker Among’s Troubles as Leading Super Powers Sanction Ugandan Number Three over Corruption

BBC News presenter, Alan Kasujja (left), and Ugandan Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among (right). Kasujja has weighed in on the international sanctions imposed on Among, stemming from allegations of corruption and embezzlement. Among denies the allegations, citin

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3 Confirmed dead as Bobi Wine’s convoy proceeds to political rally in Masaka

3 Confirmed dead as Bobi Wine’s convoy proceeds to political rally in Masaka

The police at Nsangi are currently investigating a fatal road accident in which three people died as National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, proceeds to a political rally in Masaka City.According to police, the accident involved a Toyota Hia

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CHE 0-0 LIV: Poor VAR And Referee Decision That Favoured Chelsea In The

CHE 0-0 LIV: Poor VAR And Referee Decision That Favoured Chelsea In The

In the Carabao Cup final showdown between Chelsea and Liverpool, the first half witnessed a lack of goals but not without controversy. The match unfolded with both teams struggling to find the back of the net, yet it was marred by a pivotal moment that favored Chelsea.Despite Chelsea havin

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