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Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

Fire Guts Nyumanzi Market Structures, Traders Left Devastated

A section of traders at Nyumanzi Market in Ajugopi Parish, Dzaipi Sub-county comprising both nationals and refugees are counting heavy losses following a devastating fire outbreak on Sunday evening.James Ondoga Okido, the Dzaipi Sub-county Local Council III Chairperson, said the

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Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara has died at the age of 64, his son Sam Omara Jr has confirmed.Omara, who had been battling prostate cancer and kidney failure, passed away after a long period of illness.His death comes just days after police dismissed earlier repor

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Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

Australia PM candidate says Aboriginal welcomes 'overdone'

BBC | Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton has said Indigenous "welcome to country" ceremonies are "overdone" and shouldn't be performed at sporting games or military commemorations.The short ceremonies have become standard practice in Australia to open events and ac

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N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

BBC | North Korea has for the first time confirmed that it sent troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.In a report on state news agency KCNA, Pyongyang's military claimed its soldiers helped Russian forces "completely liberate" the Kursk border region, according to an

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Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Political analysts are raising fresh alarms over increasing corruption in Uganda’s political landscape, warning that the buying and selling of political parties is enriching a few political group leaders while steadily undermining democratic processes.This growing trend is already compli

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Sam Omara in Critical Condition

Sam Omara in Critical Condition

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omara, is still alive despite reports circulating on social media claiming his death, Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma has confirmed.Speaking to Nile Post in a phone interview, Kituuma said, “I have just spoken to one of his sons

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Majority of GROW Loan Beneficiaries Deal in Trade, Agribusiness- Report

Majority of GROW Loan Beneficiaries Deal in Trade, Agribusiness- Report

A report on the performance of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) project has indicated majority of benefiting women entrepreneurs are dealing in trade and commerce, agriculture and agribusiness.The report highlights performance of the project

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EC Commences Display of Voters Register Ahead of 2026 Polls

EC Commences Display of Voters Register Ahead of 2026 Polls

As Uganda gears up for the 2025/2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially commenced the display of the national voters register, a critical step in the country’s electoral process.The exercise, which begins on April, 25 will run until May, 15, 2025, i

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Parents Call for Continuity of Girls' Empowerment Program in Kampala

Parents Call for Continuity of Girls' Empowerment Program in Kampala

Concerned parents in Kampala have called for for the continuation of the Girls Empowering Girls program implemented by TMC as it approaches its scheduled closure in November 2025.While reflecting on the initiative for lifting over 2,300 adolescent girls out of vulnerability and keeping the

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Mukono Residents Block Kampala- Jinja Highway in Protest Over Dust

Mukono Residents Block Kampala- Jinja Highway in Protest Over Dust

Residents of Kigombya village in Mukono Municipality on Friday blocked the Kampala–Jinja highway, setting fires in the middle of the road to protest its deteriorating condition.They say the thick dust from stalled road works has disrupted their businesses and posed serious health risks.

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