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UBOS Director Rejects Resignation Demands Over Census Controversy

UBOS Director Rejects Resignation Demands Over Census Controversy

The executive director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Dr. Chris Mukiza, has firmly rejected calls for his resignation following the release of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census report, which contained several errors. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with journalists and medi

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How mismatched data plagued Uganda's 2024 census report

How mismatched data plagued Uganda's 2024 census report

Following the release of contradicting figures in the 2024 National Housing and Population Census by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) last Thursday, the Monitor now traces how the errors could have come about. In an interview, Mr Vincent Ssennono, the principal statistician and the

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Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals in December

Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals in December

Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from around the world, he announced on Sunday, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor. The ceremony to install the new appointees, known as a consistory, will be held on Dec. 8,

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NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him.  “The path they have taken is a dangerous one. If they want to fight me, they should know they can’t win that

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How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km away from Kamdini, where Waka picks newspaper copies and courier packages for circulation. Since being assigned th

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EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break

EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding. The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11. “Due to financial challenges, the cour

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Museveni: Old man of the State

Museveni: Old man of the State

President Museveni held a mega celebration of his 80th birthday yesterday, making him the eighth oldest head of state with a firm grip on power in Africa.The festivities were held in Luweero District, the heartlan

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Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Three bailed after nude anti-corruption protest at parliament

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to three anti-corruption protestors who staged a nude protest at Parliament earlier this month.The trio was on Thursday granted a noncash bond of Shs1 milli

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Leaders need not to own elective seats

Leaders need not to own elective seats

Speaker Anita Among chairs a plenary session at Parliament on April 24. PHOTO/DAVID LUBOWAThanksgiving ceremonies, anniversaries and marriages among other functions that attract a sizeable number of people, are common in Uganda.It is also at such c

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Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Vows to Defend Museveni Amidst Protests by Ugandan Gen ZsMinister Balaam Barugahara. Courtesy PhotoLove him or hate him, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi is not about to give up on his ef

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