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The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala

The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala

Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World Population Review based on the UN World Urbanisation Prospects. This report suggests that without appropriate interventions

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Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Soroti City councilors have approved new rental charges for Soroti Central Market, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes between city authorities and vendors. During a special council meeting at city hall today, councilors agreed that vendors should begin paying the new rates to generate re

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EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has asked the government to stop funding top schools that continue to charge excessive school fees. Ms Susan Nambatya, the EOC research associate, who yesterday spoke at the release of findings of a study on fees charged by government and private

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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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Busoga kingdom rallies coffee farmers to register ahead of EU deadline

Busoga kingdom rallies coffee farmers to register ahead of EU deadline

The prince (Issabalangira) of Bugabula chiefdom in Busoga Kingdom, Mr Moses Woira Mitala Kitimbo, has urged coffee farmers in Kamuli District to embrace the ongoing coffee registration exercise, which seeks to comply with European Union guidelines on exports. Uganda has up to December 30

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Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Nakasongola Accident

Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Nakasongola Accident

(Nakasongola) – A tragic accident on the busy Luweero-Nakasongola highway claimed two lives and left one person critically injured on Wednesday morning. The crash occurred at around 9:00 a.m. in Kakondi Village, Wabinyonyi Sub county, along the Luweero-Gulu highway. According to Sam Twinema

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The Smash Burger Sensation: Why the UK Can't Get Enough

The Smash Burger Sensation: Why the UK Can't Get Enough

In a culinary revolution sweeping the UK, the smash burger has taken the nation by storm, captivating the hearts and taste buds of burger enthusiasts everywhere. The Rise of a Phenomenon The days of overly complex burgers requiring structural engineering to consume are long gone. The latest craze i

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PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

PRIMECheptegei’s death opens old wounds of domestic violence

The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on government’s implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma

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Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?

Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Since the start of the year, police have reported an average of between 60 and 80 people dying in road accidents every w

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URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

(Kampala) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a  surplus in revenue collections for the month of August 2024. The total revenue collected was UGX 2,345.04 billion, exceeding the target of UGX 2,316.85 billion by UGX 28.19 billion. This represents a performance rate of 101.22 percent

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