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How Former PS Geraldine Ssali Ended Up in the Cold After Being Fired by Museveni

How Former PS Geraldine Ssali Ended Up in the Cold After Being Fired by Museveni

Geraldine Ssali’s career took a sharp turn when President Yoweri Museveni dismissed her as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives in July 2024.Her removal came after accusations

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Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM endorses Presidents Samia, Mwinyi as flagbearers in 2025 presidential elections

Dodoma. Tanzania’s ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is set to pass a resolution endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Hussein Ali Hassan Mwinyi as the party’s official candidates for the Union and Zanzibar presidential elections, resp

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Canary Mugume: Museveni Breaks His Own Rules in Kenya – No Mask, Handshakes, and Watching Football

Canary Mugume: Museveni Breaks His Own Rules in Kenya – No Mask, Handshakes, and Watching Football

Ugandan journalist Canary Mugume has stirred up discussion about President Yoweri Museveni’s surprising behaviour during his recent visit to Kenya. In a post on social media platform X, Mugume pointed out that Museveni seemed to relax some of the strict health

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"Muzungu Boda Wasn't Deported, He Was Removed' - Government Clarifies

"Muzungu Boda Wasn't Deported, He Was Removed' - Government Clarifies

Mzungu Boda, a New Zealand national who became a popular figure on social media, especially TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), was recently in the news after being asked to leave Uganda.His real name is Raid Samuel

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URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which

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‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate

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US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

A section of anti-corruption and governance experts yesterday said America’s support towards Uganda’s fight against corruption is likely to be relaxed should Republican Party candidate Donald Trump win the presidential polls, which end today. L-R: Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni's

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Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

The Government Chief Whip, Mr Hamson Denis Obua, has vowed to front a solid team to ensure that the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is endorsed to pave the way for the rationalisation of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Mr Obua insists that the position on the Bill

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Wealth-Building 101: Golden rules of investing

Wealth-Building 101: Golden rules of investing

As you near retirement age or contemplate an early retirement, you are faced with significant decisions that bring various financial concerns to the forefront. You might find yourself wondering, "Will I be able to maintain the lifestyle I desire in retirement?" or "What amount can I comforta

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