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How border districts are fighting Ebola

How border districts are fighting Ebola

the busy dusty border towns of Lia and Odramacaku, both in Arua City, traders are sighted crossing from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Uganda using illegal border entry points. Some are crossing using the designated routes with UPDF soldiers patrolling the areas as a measure to control the

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Kanungu tea farmers dismiss claims of Shs14b payout extortion, defend 30% deduction

Kanungu tea farmers dismiss claims of Shs14b payout extortion, defend 30% deduction

Over 280 tea nursery bed operators in Kanungu District have denied allegations that they were defrauded by their lawyers and association leadership. The farmers clarify that a 30 percent deduction from their recent Shs14.9 billion government payout was a voluntary contribution, not an illegal ext

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Video Showing Fatal Mob Attack on Rugby Star Sydney Gongodyo Emerges

Video Showing Fatal Mob Attack on Rugby Star Sydney Gongodyo Emerges

KAMPALA: A disturbing new video has emerged showing the final moments of Uganda Rugby Cranes and Stanbic Black Pirates player Sydney Gongodyo as he was violently assaulted by a mob in Kampala, adding fresh urgency to investigations into his death.The footage, which has been widely circulat

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Kabale Shuts Three Iron Ore Plants Over Dust Pollution, Environmental Violations

Kabale Shuts Three Iron Ore Plants Over Dust Pollution, Environmental Violations

Kabale District authorities have closed three iron ore crushing plants over alleged environmental violations and operating without proper licenses. The affected companies—Shivaji Minerals Innovation, Abbysiniya Company, and Bachwe General Services Company—were ordered to halt operations follo

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Gen. Kayanja Loses 19-year-old Land Case

Gen. Kayanja Loses 19-year-old Land Case

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the High Court to cancel a land tilted held by a retired UPDF officer, Maj. Gen. Elly Kayanja and his wife Jennifer Kayanja. In a lead judgment by Justice Florence Nakachwa, the Court of Appeal ruled that Kayanja had taken advantage of a vulnerable p

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Masaka Diocese Mourns Death of Seminarian Mathias Ssali

Masaka Diocese Mourns Death of Seminarian Mathias Ssali

The Catholic community in Masaka Diocese is in mourning following the death of seminarian Mathias Ssali of St. Paul’s National Major Seminary, Kinyamasika, who passed away after a short illness and will be laid to rest on Saturday in Kinoni Parish.MASAKA — St Paul’s National Major Se

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Your Big Mouth Will Cost You,” Exiled Gov't Critics Kakwenza Fires Warning Shot at MP Justine Nameere Over Online Feud With NMG Boss Nsibirwa

Your Big Mouth Will Cost You,” Exiled Gov't Critics Kakwenza Fires Warning Shot at MP Justine Nameere Over Online Feud With NMG Boss Nsibirwa

Exiled Ugandan lawyer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has cautioned Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere over her recent remarks targeting Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa, warning that her statements could expose her to a defamation lawsuit.The warn

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Centenary Bank impounded a retired soldier’s vehicle over a loan. He went to court and lost

Centenary Bank impounded a retired soldier’s vehicle over a loan. He went to court and lost

The High Court has struck out a lawsuit filed by retired army officer Lt Grace Kafuko against Centenary Bank, saying that he waited too long to take legal action over his arrest and the impounding of his vehicle.Justice Joyce Kavuma agreed with Centenary Bank that Kafuko’s claims were fi

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Dr Muganga says Tayebwa hates Banyarwanda, vows to release audio

Dr Muganga says Tayebwa hates Banyarwanda, vows to release audio

Dr Lawrence Muganga has accused Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa of discrimination against Banyarwanda and denied allegations that he holds a Rwandan passportDr Lawrence Muganga has accused Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa of hating Banyarwanda and influencing his rejection.Muganga denied

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Allan Kasujja and PR Guru Kyamutetera Clash Over Uganda Media Centre’s One-Liner Press Releases

Allan Kasujja and PR Guru Kyamutetera Clash Over Uganda Media Centre’s One-Liner Press Releases

Kampala, Uganda — A spirited online exchange between Uganda Media Centre Executive Director Alan Kasujja and renowned public relations expert Muhereza Kyamutetera has ignited a national debate over the government’s emerging communication style, which favors ultra-brief press releases.T

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