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Why Ainomugisha cut her tubes at age of 24

Why Ainomugisha cut her tubes at age of 24

At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m

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Wife, son fight over South African property of late Sewava, founder of Sir Apollo Schools

Wife, son fight over South African property of late Sewava, founder of Sir Apollo Schools

The High Court has thrown out a counterclaim in a commercial dispute involving money, property abroad, and the estate of Hajj Musa Sewava, a deceased businessman who founded Sir Apollo Schools in Uganda.Sewava’s son, Habib Namakajjo, had sued one of the wives of the late businessman, Mad

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill Without Degree Requirement — But Teachers Who Violate Standards Now Face Five Years In Jail

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill after removing one of its most contentious provisions — a clause that would have made a bachelor’s degree in education a mandatory requirement for registration as a teacher in Uganda.The decision, reached after heated debate in the House

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Christopher Okello argues insanity; wants Butabika doctors summoned to defend him

Christopher Okello argues insanity; wants Butabika doctors summoned to defend him

Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, has asked court to summon doctors from Butabika National Referral Hospital to testify about his mental health history as part of his defence.The request was made on Frida

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Over 7000 ex-election police constables ready for private security deployment

Over 7000 ex-election police constables ready for private security deployment

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abbas Byakagaba, on Wednesday passed out 7,018 former Election Special Police Constables (SPCs) at the Police Counter Terrorism Training School, Olilim, following completion of specialized training for deployment under licensed Private Security Organizations (

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World Bank owes Vision Group Shs 2.7m in unpaid adverts

World Bank owes Vision Group Shs 2.7m in unpaid adverts

Vision Group is demanding the World Bank Shs 2.7 million in unpaid advertisements and promotions across its platforms, we can reveal.According to the list of Vision Group debtors seen by Bbeg Media, the World Bank, a multilateral lender, is one of several reputable international organisati

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Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament Passes National Teachers Bill to Overhaul Uganda’s Education Sector

Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, with significant amendments aimed at redefining the standards of education in Uganda.The legislation marks a historic shift toward the professionalization of teaching, introducing rigorous licensing requirements and establishing a pow

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Vocational schools tighten entry rules

Vocational schools tighten entry rules

The latest development has left potential students crying foul after failing to meet the requirements threshold.The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has set new conditions for students joining institutions for diploma and certificate courses. UVTAB is the bod

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Okello Phone Forensics Reveal Searches for ‘Gun License Requirements’ and ‘ISIS Beheading

Okello Phone Forensics Reveal Searches for ‘Gun License Requirements’ and ‘ISIS Beheading

Court hears chilling digital trail as investigators present phone data, DNA evidence, and location searches linking suspect to alleged planning in the Ggaba toddler murders.A digital forensics expert from the Uganda Police Force has told court that analysis of one of Christopher Okello Ony

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Bin the Bill' Protests Erupt in Mbarara Over Sovereignty Draft Law

Bin the Bill' Protests Erupt in Mbarara Over Sovereignty Draft Law

Youth, students, and civil society groups rally in Mbarara, warning that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill could choke critical foreign-funded support and shrink civic space.A coalition of youth, women, and senior citizens took to the streets of Mbarara on Thursday, demanding tha

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