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PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that

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Three in Four Ugandans Say Corruption is ‘Severe’

Three in Four Ugandans Say Corruption is ‘Severe’

A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not

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Most Ugandans Believe Corruption Is Widespread

Most Ugandans Believe Corruption Is Widespread

A new national survey by Twaweza has revealed that a vast majority of Ugandans three out of four believe corruption in the country is severe, with 52% describing it as “extremely severe” and another 22% labeling it “very severe.”The report, based on data collected between June and

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Ugandan doctors slam Makerere researchers’ diabetes claims as ‘fake and dangerous’

Ugandan doctors slam Makerere researchers’ diabetes claims as ‘fake and dangerous’

Medical experts accuse New Vision of peddling “alarmist and unscientific” misinformation about local staple foods like matooke and kaloKAMPALA, Uganda — Leading Ugandan doctors have launched a scathing rebuttal against

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Kapeke shuts down comparisons with Fik Fameica: “I’m in My Own Lane”

Kapeke shuts down comparisons with Fik Fameica: “I’m in My Own Lane”

Rising Ugandan star Kapeke has finally addressed ongoing comparisons with renowned rapper Fik Fameica, firmly stating that he is not on the same level as the established artist.

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Prof. Kateregga’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence: “His Allegations Are False, Malicious, and Deeply Hurtful”

Prof. Kateregga’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence: “His Allegations Are False, Malicious, and Deeply Hurtful”

Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga, the estranged wife of Kampala University founder Prof. Badru Kateregga, has broken her silence following weeks of explosive allegations made against her in the media. In a strongly worded statement, Mrs. Kateregga categorically den

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Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns NRM Primary Violence, Calls for Peaceful Elections

Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns NRM Primary Violence, Calls for Peaceful Elections

The Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, warning that such incidents erode Uganda’s democratic foundations and social cohesion.Speakin

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Kasese NRM Supporters Protest Woman MP Primary Results

Kasese NRM Supporters Protest Woman MP Primary Results

A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Kasese District on Monday poured onto the streets in protest, decrying irregularities in the recently concluded party primaries for the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer.Visibly frustrated and carrying placards, the demonst

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Tooro Kingdom, Reach A Hand Empower Youth at Annual Leadership and Cultural Conference

Tooro Kingdom, Reach A Hand Empower Youth at Annual Leadership and Cultural Conference

Tooro Kingdom, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), held the Tooro Annual Youth Conference at the kingdom headquarters in Fort Portal.The high-impact gathering, themed “We Lead: Cultural Voices Driving Change,” brought together hundreds of young people from across the K

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Museveni Vows Crackdown on Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

Museveni Vows Crackdown on Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as “self-seekers” accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.In a strongly-worded message directed at fellow NRM members and the Bazzukulu (grandchildren), the P

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