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NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him.  “The path they have taken is a dangerous one. If they want to fight me, they should know they can’t win that

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Fix glitches in national power distribution, Ministry tells UEDCL

Fix glitches in national power distribution, Ministry tells UEDCL

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has tasked Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) to fix glitches facing the distribution of power in the country. In a statement delivered by Dr Patricia Litho, the assistant commissioner for communications at the Ministry of E

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US ‘Welcome Corps’ Helps Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees Fleeing Crackdowns Against Gay People

US ‘Welcome Corps’ Helps Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees Fleeing Crackdowns Against Gay People

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cabrel Ngounou’s life in Cameroon quickly unraveled after neighbors caught the teenager with his boyfriend. A crowd surrounded his boyfriend’s house and beat him. When Ngounou’s family learned of the relationship, they kicked him out. He fled — alone and with little mo

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Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. Mr Tadius Mwesige, the Manager of Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda Project, which is currently being

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A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap

The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf community. In a world where communication is key, sign language plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the deaf and hear

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Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates

Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates

The President argued that low electricity tariffs and low cost of transportation of goods and services are key components for propelling the Ugandan economy to the upper rungs of middle-income status. “If you want a modern economy, you must handle the four sectors as I have told you bu

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Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to make public the findings of the Kiteezi garbage heap disaster, which led to the sacking of top executives of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). President Museveni on September 24 fired KCCA Execu

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The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

A summary report of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya shows that Ms Dorothy Kisaka, the sacked executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was fired by President Museveni for mainly four reasons. According to the summary report that this publicatio

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KCCA to get new directors in three months - Museveni

KCCA to get new directors in three months - Museveni

President Museveni has fired Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Dorothy Kisaka,  her deputy Eng David Luyimbazi and the director of Public Health Dr Daniel Okello over Kiteezi landfill collapse that left 35 people dead and several others missing. “In a decisive

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Karamoja Youth Want All Government Fund Releases Pinned on Notice Boards

Karamoja Youth Want All Government Fund Releases Pinned on Notice Boards

Moroto, Uganda – Local government officials in Karamoja are currently facing pressure from anticorruption youth who have tasked them with printing and pinning all government and NGO fund releases for the region. The youth have gained this authority after being trained by the Karamoja Antico

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