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Inside cultural leaders’ 5-point agenda to redevelop the north

Inside cultural leaders’ 5-point agenda to redevelop the north

The cultural institutions across northern Uganda have come up with a five-point agenda aimed at transforming the region. Mr Geoffrey Okello Okuna, the Acholi cultural institution’s communications officer, said the latest meeting of the cultural chiefs convened in Gulu City by Acholi

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50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

50 per cent of Fort Portal wetlands drown in destruction - study

About 50.9 percent of Fort Portal City's total wetland area has been degraded due to human activities, a new study has revealed. According to the study by Aid Environment, commissioned by Join for Water in collaboration with Fort Portal City, wetland cover reduced from 537.4 hectares to

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr

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'We endured long phone calls across continents'

'We endured long phone calls across continents'

During his visit to Uganda, Faith Abeeza proved that the strong connection she shared with Robert Mukombozi during their long phone calls across continents was real and enduring. Both had longed for physical closeness and companionship.  Mukombozi, who works in Australia, was thrilled t

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Is your car due for wheel alignment?

Is your car due for wheel alignment?

Is your car experiencing uneven tyre wear? Does it pull to one side as you drive, or does the steering wheel become crooked when you are driving straight? If so, your car likely needs an alignment. It is important to visit your mechanic to have your wheels aligned. Continuing to drive in thi

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What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

Time check, 10:36am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. Court clerk calls for Henry Katanga murder file. Assistant Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Samali Wakooli: My lord, the assessors are all in the court, and the accused are also present in court with A1 (

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Kamuli priest explains low Catholic census numbers

Kamuli priest explains low Catholic census numbers

The Dean of Kamuli Deanery and Parish Priest of Kamuli, Rev Fr Benedict Wakabi Kyumakiyaka, has explained why the number of Catholics in the country reduced over the past 10 years, according to the released Uganda National Population and Housing Census 2024 main census report. The findin

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Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia to Celebrate 62 Years of Uganda’s Independence

Busia District is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This is the first time the district will host a national event of this magnitude, marking a historic moment for the local community and Uganda at large. The eve

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Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests PDM Leaders in Kabarole

Anti-Corruption Unit Arrests PDM Leaders in Kabarole

The Anti-Corruption Unit of State House Uganda, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has brought charges against two town agents and two leaders of the Parish Development Model (PDM) Savings and Credit Cooper

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UBOS Director Rejects Resignation Demands Over Census Controversy

UBOS Director Rejects Resignation Demands Over Census Controversy

The executive director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Dr. Chris Mukiza, has firmly rejected calls for his resignation following the release of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census report, which contained several errors. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with journalists and medi

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