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Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament

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Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

Shock as UETCL blows over Sh700bn on unused Bujagali Power.

An inquiry into the cost of electricity from the 250MW Bujagali Hydropower Dam has revealed that government has over the past seven years paid USD 213.1 million (about UGX 775 billion) in deemed energy, money paid to Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) for power generated but not taken by the national

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Today’s UEFA Champions League Fixtures & Previews

Today’s UEFA Champions League Fixtures & Previews

Liverpool face a daunting trip to Inter MilanAs chaos and crisis reigns supreme on and off the field, Liverpool face a daunting trip to intimidating San Siro surroundings on Tuesday night, when they face Inter Milan in the Champions League league phase.The 13th-placed Reds have clai

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5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

Cutting back on these everyday foods can help you feel stronger, sharper and healthier in your 50s.Key PointsTurning 50 is a great time to start making healthier food choices to support aging.Though no food is completely off-limits, keep fried, sugary, salty and refined foods

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Mulago Hospital Performs First Keyhole Surgery to Remove Prostate Cancer

Mulago Hospital Performs First Keyhole Surgery to Remove Prostate Cancer

KAMPALA — Mulago National Referral Hospital has achieved a major milestone after doctors successfully carried out the first-ever laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a keyhole surgery used to remove the prostate gland in a patient with prostate cancer.The surgery was performed on a 73-yea

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Malawi launches twice-yearly HIV jab

Malawi launches twice-yearly HIV jab

Malawi yesterday launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine amid reflections on whether the country can sustainably finance emerging technologies in the face of waning donor support.Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) and National Aids Commission

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Parliamentary Sacco Assets Rise 14% to Shs 86.3bn

Parliamentary Sacco Assets Rise 14% to Shs 86.3bn

Uganda Parliamentary SACCO has registered growth in its assets base in the last financial Year 2024-2025.The SACCO current assets stands at 86.3 billion from 75.8 billion in the FY 2023/2024 representing a 14% growth.The CEO of the sacco Mureebe Methods Muhakuna revealed this during

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UPDF Hosts University of Tokyo Professor for Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technology

UPDF Hosts University of Tokyo Professor for Demonstration of Advanced Agricultural Technology

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Production has taken a major step toward modernising its agricultural practices following a high-level field demonstration held at the Kabamba Army Farm.The event featured Jo Min Kim, a visiting professor from the University of Toky

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124 UPDF Engineers Complete Specialised Training in Land Law and Estate Management

124 UPDF Engineers Complete Specialised Training in Land Law and Estate Management

A total of 124 soldiers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Engineers Brigade have successfully completed a specialised course in land law and estate management at the Uganda Military Engineers College (UMEC) in Lugazi.The training is part of the UPDF’s ongoing efforts to st

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President Museveni’s Empowerment Drive Sees 300 Motorcycles Handed Over to Kawempe Boda Boda SACCOs

President Museveni’s Empowerment Drive Sees 300 Motorcycles Handed Over to Kawempe Boda Boda SACCOs

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s nationwide initiative to economically empower grassroots groups has once again taken centre stage, with 300 brand-new motorcycles handed over to boda boda riders under various SACCOs in Kawempe.The handover ceremony, held at Growers Playground in Kawemp

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