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Why is Makerere up in arms after latest varsity rankings?

Why is Makerere up in arms after latest varsity rankings?

Makerere University academic registrar says the rankings are not a true reflection of their performance. Makerere University has poked holes into the 2025 World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education, protesting the institution’s decline of its global standing. The unive

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At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste

At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste

The 62nd independence event is happening when Uganda’s economy is ailing with a worsening trade deficit at $ 247.93 million as of June 2024. This is in addition to projected debt by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of $993 million, increasing inequalities in all forms, unemployment,

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No thank you from many left out of Neyanziza concert

No thank you from many left out of Neyanziza concert

It was 9pm and lots of people were still stuck in the long queues both at the VIP area and the general gate at Cricket Oval Lugogo on Friday evening trying to get access to Sheebah’s Neyanziza show. Some had tickets while others wanted to buy at the gate.  The police and several bounc

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The passage of time is like a rolling stone

The passage of time is like a rolling stone

Adulting is serious. I am often mocking Joweria that adulting got her by the ponytail. But it is hard to dodge adulting. My lovely friend Fridah lost a brother, and I had to make it to the vigil. I must confess that nothing flows like communal food. I have never eaten bad communal food.

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Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say

Biden to make first Africa visit with Angola trip in coming weeks, sources say

President Joe Biden is planning a trip to Angola in coming weeks, fulfilling an earlier promise that would make him the first U.S. head of state to visit sub-Saharan Africa since Barack Obama in 2015, three sources familiar with the plans said. 

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The rising sickle cell disease burden

The rising sickle cell disease burden

Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s

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Walukagga advises Azawi to focus on music, not social media activism

Walukagga advises Azawi to focus on music, not social media activism

Mathias Walukagga has advised Swangz Avenue artist Azawi, to focus more on her music rather than chasing social media “clout.”Walukagga’s comments came in response to Azawi’s recent vocal stance on corruption and regime change in Uganda.

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10 largest African countries by land mass

10 largest African countries by land mass

Africa has been dubbed blessed for many reasons, from its population size, to its mineral resources and its mind-blowing land mass.10 largest African countries by land massAfrica is the wor

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Museveni blasts West about oppression and lectures on democracy

Museveni blasts West about oppression and lectures on democracy

President Museveni has emphasized the need for the free association of nations, people of a common or shared or

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International Kite Festival in Uganda Contributes 275 Pints of Blood to Address Shortages

International Kite Festival in Uganda Contributes 275 Pints of Blood to Address Shortages

The International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) organized by the Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SKLPS) community and the Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (SKSS Temple) in Kampala has successfully collected 275 pints of blood. The festival, held on January 14, included a blood donation drive as

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