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Kayunga NRM boss collapses, dies in court

Kayunga NRM boss collapses, dies in court

Shock gripped residents in Kayunga Town when the chairman of the ruling NRM party chairperson for Busaana sub-county collapsed and died during a court session. The shocking incident unfolded on Thursday when Alex Kenyi, 56, collapsed and died during a court session. Eyewitnesses repo

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Two Found Dead in Alebtong District, Police Investigate

Two Found Dead in Alebtong District, Police Investigate

The territorial police in Alebtong District have opened an investigation into the sudden deaths of two people: Adiyo Anna, a 46-year-old woman, and Ojobi Abel, a 51-year-old man, who was found unconscious. The incident occurred on November 4th, 2024, at an unspecified time in Oumo Village, Awori Par

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Who is Baltasar Engonga, the Equatorial Guinea Official Behind 400 Leaked Sextapes?

Who is Baltasar Engonga, the Equatorial Guinea Official Behind 400 Leaked Sextapes?

The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sextapes involving the wives of prominent individuals in the country. The scandal came to light during a fraud investigation ag

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MTN Uganda Set to Increase Dividend Payouts for Investors

MTN Uganda Set to Increase Dividend Payouts for Investors

(Kampala) – MTN Uganda has recommended an increase in its second interim dividend to shareholders following a significant rise in net profit for the third quarter of 2024. The telecom company reported a 29.6% increase in profit after tax, amounting to 460 billion Ugandan shillings for the f

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US Election Day: When Will We Know the Winner?

US Election Day: When Will We Know the Winner?

(US) – American voters are set to cast their ballots on November 5 to select their next president, but the results may take longer than usual due to a competitive race. This election features a tight contest between Democrat Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican Donald T

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Four Teachers Arrested for Sharing Fake PLE Papers Online

Four Teachers Arrested for Sharing Fake PLE Papers Online

(Kampala) – Police in Uganda have arrested four teachers accused of sharing fake Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) papers online in exchange for money, and they are expected to face charges in court on November 5, 2024. Uganda’s Police Force has confirmed the arrest of four teachers invol

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Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

KAMPALA , Uganda – Hunger among Uganda’s university students has become an urgent crisis, revealing the severe financial challenges facing young people in higher education. Uganda’s universities are currently grappling with a widespread hunger issue among students, with reports indicati

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Who is elegible for Grow loans?

Who is elegible for Grow loans?

In August, women from as far as Jinja and Mityana districts, gathered at Hotel Africana for a knowledge-sharing day-long seminar for the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) grant.Vice President Jessica Alupo subsequently launched the project from the

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Medical emergencies in football: A call for reform in safety awareness

Medical emergencies in football: A call for reform in safety awareness

The Uganda football fraternity is mourning the death of assistant referee Peter Kabugo who collapsed around the 72nd minute of the Uganda Premier League game between SC Villa and UPDF at Muteesa II Stadium, Wakuluku.  Sorrow, shock, and sadness struck the football devotees upon receipt

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China partners with Busoga Consortium to eradicate poverty

China partners with Busoga Consortium to eradicate poverty

The government of China has joined forces with the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) to tackle household poverty in the region.  This collaboration comes after a 2019/2020 report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) revealed that Busoga was among the top five sub-regions hind

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