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14 Jul '25
Who's behind Uganda's digital number plates? The Russian company in the controversial deal is revealed to have Ugandan directors, raising new questions about the project's structure.The Russian firm awarded Uganda’s digital number plate contract, Join
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13 Jul '25
Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said
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12 Jul '25
Dr. Kizza Besigye, former leader of Uganda’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), once faced serious allegations of plotting to overthrow President Museveni’s government.The controversy began after leaked audio recordings allegedly captured him discussi
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12 Jul '25
Former Kawempe South MP and fiery political figure Mubarak Munyagwa has finally opened up about his decision to distance himself from the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), a political platform spearheaded by longtime opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.
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11 Jul '25
During a high-level meeting with African leaders at the White House, former U.S. President Donald Trump caused an uproar after commenting on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English proficiency.Trump, known for his controversial remarks, reportedly asked Boa
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11 Jul '25
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to resolve the long-time land dispute affecting thousands of residents in Kasokoso-Kiganda, located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.The President made the pledge while addressing a large crowd from the area
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09 Jul '25
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and a prominent political figure, has ignited widespread controversy following a post on X (formerly Twitter) declaring, “we shall KILL all the enemies of our God.”The state
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08 Jul '25
With Godfrey Kiwanda failing to shine because of the political baggage and resentful fatigue that comes with being an ineffective incumbent and Moses Karangwa failing to have a coherent campaign messaging and team as many are shunning him because of his controve
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08 Jul '25
A woman who was recently captured on CCTV footage in a hotel room with Dr. Spire has officially been charged, raising public debate over her role in the controversial incident.The footage, which circulated widely on social media, showed the woman in a pri
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07 Jul '25
Ghana is considering reform in the energy sector, with Umeme in mind How this West African country is looking to the success Uganda has just destroyed to solve its electricity crisisTH