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Buganda Honours Pope Francis, Urges Leaders to Embrace Humility

Buganda Honours Pope Francis, Urges Leaders to Embrace Humility

The Buganda Kingdom has joined the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, hailing him as a humble and compassionate spiritual leader whose example offers vital lessons for today’s leaders.While receiving funds collected from counties including Buddu and Ssingo, the Katikkiro of Bug

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Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls

As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to elevate their area to district status—a move they say will improve service delivery and deepen their political loyalty.

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Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status

Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status

The long-standing conflict over the administrative structure of Tororo District took a significant turn after leaders from both Tororo County and West Budama agreed to elevate Tororo Municipality to a city status using its current boundaries.The agreement was reached during a high-level me

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Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties

As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: more money allocated to political administration than to the core legislative committees that drive parliamentary scrutiny and ov

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

Uganda's Vibrant Spirit Takes Center Stage in China

A burst of Ugandan energy lit up Guangzhou China as the Consulate General unveiled “Bridging Tradition and Progress: A Ugandan Story”, a dynamic event that showcased Uganda’s cultural wealth, tourism appeal, and expanding economic promise.Attended by a cross-section of diplomats, inv

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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return

President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality law.Speaking at a leadership forum at Munyonyo about recently, Mr Museveni revisited the fallout from the 2023 passage

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How Content Powers Marketing

How Content Powers Marketing

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, content isn’t just part of marketing — it is marketing. From awareness to conversion, content is the thread that weaves brands into culture, conversation, and community. At the forefront of this evolution is Next Com, a communications agency tha

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‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals

The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament, now an established feature promoting unity within Nakaseke North, served as a platform for showcasing sporting prowess

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s passing on April 21, describing him as a “friend of football” and a leader whose belief in the sport’s unifying power resonated across the globe.“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing o

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