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14 Apr '25
The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli
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14 Apr '25
Bugiri Municipality MP and Justice Forum (JEEMA) party president Hon. Asuman Basalirwa has said he will not seek another term as the party’s leader.Speaking openly about his time at the top, Basalirwa said he feels he has done his part and it is time fo
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12 Apr '25
The 39-year-old star headlined the Friday night of this year’s festival in Indio, Californiain Los AngelesLady Gaga fans have praised the star’s headline performance at Coachella, with one writing on social media that just watching the elaborate set being built was “like being there wh
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07 Apr '25
Flavia Tumusiime has been appointed Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Uganda. In her new role, she will oversee NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM, and Dembe FM.Flavia began her media journey on the Teens Club show at WBS TV and has since worked across television
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07 Apr '25
KieKie, has a strong passion for gospel music and drumming.In an interview, she expressed that she might have become a gospel artist if not for her media and acting career.Her love for music started in her hometown of Ibadan, where she was
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05 Apr '25
Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary with a humorous twist, as its AI assistant Copilot took center stage to roast and interview the company’s three iconic leaders—Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and current CEO Satya Nadella. The lighthearted exchange featured playful jabs and witty one-liners,
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04 Apr '25
Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme “Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth,” Prof. Nuwagaba explained that the high cost of borrowing to develop electricity infrastructure makes lower electrici
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04 Apr '25
Absa Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and priva
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04 Apr '25
With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key oppo
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04 Apr '25
The Kampala Northern Bypass, a crucial road network linking different parts of the city, urgently needs the completion of its renovation works to restore smooth traffic flow and support businesses.While the repairs are necessary, the delays have created a traffic nightmare, affecting thous