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Prison bans visits as Nakasongola mpox cases hit 24

Prison bans visits as Nakasongola mpox cases hit 24

Mpox cases have hit 24 in Nakasongola, up from 18 reported on October 3, prompting the district authorities to ban prison visits. The district accounts for nearly half of the country’s Mpox case load since the disease was confirmed on July 24. “The mode of spread is largely by co

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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence

According to the National Library of Medicine, research, biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library, the Covid-19 imposed restrictions led to an inevitable surge in the use of digital technologies to adjust to new ways of interaction, life, and work.  For U

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Twin fires deal Kalangala heavy blow

Twin fires deal Kalangala heavy blow

The first fire, whose cause is still under police investigation, destroyed more than 70 semi-permanent houses on Tuesday. A second fire, believed to have been sparked by remnants of the initial blaze, left more than 120 residents without shelter. The affected families are now camping in

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More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says

More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says

Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday, adding that the amount was higher than expected. It had previously promised to raise $600 millio

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Thank you Museveni for sacking the incompetent. Now, please, continue

Thank you Museveni for sacking the incompetent. Now, please, continue

President Yoweri Museveni’s decision to dismiss Dorothy Kisaka, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and the Director of Public Health, Dr Daniel Okello, over the tragic Kiteezi landfill collapse, which claimed 35 lives, marks an importa

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Women urged to use leadership roles for peacebuilding

Women urged to use leadership roles for peacebuilding

National Women's Council chairperson Faridah Kibowa has urged women to use the positions they hold in government to promote peace as females comprise majority of Uganda’s near 50million people population. "Women should play a pivotal role as ambassadors of peace across all sectors. We

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EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has asked the government to stop funding top schools that continue to charge excessive school fees. Ms Susan Nambatya, the EOC research associate, who yesterday spoke at the release of findings of a study on fees charged by government and private

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Alupo Praises Russia’s Tech: Innovators of Bots, Spammers, and Internet Trolls

Alupo Praises Russia’s Tech: Innovators of Bots, Spammers, and Internet Trolls

(St. Petersurg, Russia) – Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo recently praised Russia at the 4th Eurasian Women Forum, held in Saint Petersburg. While Ukraine’s skies are lit up with Russian missiles, Alupo was busy applauding Russia’s commitment to “peace, security, and development.”

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How more conferences will boost our economy

How more conferences will boost our economy

Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female CEO of this association. When I took over, I was the youngest person to hold this position.We started the association with

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Outrage as Multichoice increases subscription fees again

Outrage as Multichoice increases subscription fees again

There was outrage on social media after Multichoice Uganda subscribers learnt that the service provider had hiked its premium content’s pricing  for DStv and GOtv once again as it struggles to balance its costs with the fast-shrinking market. The price increments average 3

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