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Masaka Industrial Park Project Hit by Flooding  concerns

Masaka Industrial Park Project Hit by Flooding concerns

Plans to establish an industrial park in Greater Masaka have suffered a major setback after it emerged that the proposed site is prone to frequent flooding, raising concerns over its viability.The project site, located in Mazzigo in Bukakata Sub-county, Masaka District, spans approximately

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Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

Uganda tightens building controls as new law takes effect

KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G

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Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

Mbarara District to Relocate Headquarters to Bwizibwera as Shs15 Billion Administration Block Takes Shape

MBARARA, Uganda — Mbarara District is preparing to relocate its administrative headquarters from Kamukuzi in Mbarara City to Bwizibwera, following progress on a multi-billion-shilling construction project expected to reshape service delivery in the district.According to the District Chai

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Uganda’s leading biotechnologist, Dr Andrew Kiggundu dead

Uganda’s leading biotechnologist, Dr Andrew Kiggundu dead

At the time of his passing, Dr Kiggundu was contributing to national efforts under NARO’s vaccine programme, including work linked to the development of an anti-tick vaccine aimed at protecting Uganda’s livestock sector.The late Dr Andrew Kiggundu contributed immensely to Uganda's vacc

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ULS Accuses Judiciary of Abuse After Death of NUP Spokesperson’s Wife

ULS Accuses Judiciary of Abuse After Death of NUP Spokesperson’s Wife

The Uganda Law Society says the death of Edith Katende Mufumbiro has exposed deep flaws in Uganda’s justice system, accusing courts and prosecutors of denying basic rights and weaponising the law against opposition figures.The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned what it describes as p

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22 stars set for moves this summer

22 stars set for moves this summer

First XIJAMES TRAFFORD (MANCHESTER CITY)Tottenham, who expect to sell Guglielmo Vicario to Inter Milan, are among Trafford's admirers, while Aston Villa have long-standing interest should Emi Martinez depart. There is also interest from abroad but City will not sell the Engla

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Magistrate dashes Mufumbiro’s hopes to attend wife’s funeral

Magistrate dashes Mufumbiro’s hopes to attend wife’s funeral

Mufumbiro’s lawyers had sought the warrant shortly after the death of his wife, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. Detained National Unity Platform deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro’s hopes of attending his wife’s burial suffered a

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Legendary manager dies in hospital two weeks after taking charge of World Cup play-off

Legendary manager dies in hospital two weeks after taking charge of World Cup play-off

Romanian icon Mircea Lucescu has died at the age of 80 just weeks after leading the nation into a World Cup play-off. The European nation took on Turkey in a qualifying semi-final last month, losing 1-0 following Ferdi Kadioglu’s strike.Just days after that defeat, Lucescu resigned from

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Inside the Katanga trial: Widow’s story comes under fire

Inside the Katanga trial: Widow’s story comes under fire

The courtroom settled into a tense quiet last week as Molly Katanga returned to the dock, her presence now familiar but no less scrutinised.Flanked by prison officers, she took her place for what would become one of the most probing sessions of the trial so far: cross-examination. This tim

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Anthrax Outbreak Confirmed in Kitagwenda as Three Test Positive

Anthrax Outbreak Confirmed in Kitagwenda as Three Test Positive

Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax after three people tested positive from a cluster of ten suspected cases reported earlier this week.According to District Health Officer Dr. Irene Kahimakazi, the suspected cases were first reported at Ntara He

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