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07 Mar '24
Hajji Yunus Kakande the Permanent Secretary to the Presidency last week fired Luuka District Deputy RDC Waiswa Paul Bweni Bwa Mwiiko after he was seen in a video that went viral assaulting a young man reportedly for refusing to wash his car at the washing bay.The incident happened at the w
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07 Mar '24
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has nabbed a female traveller from Dubai with 40 smartphones strapped around her hips and bosom. The unnamed woman had reportedly concealed the phones beneath several layers of clothing.Following intelligence reports and informers in Dubai that passengers hav
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21 Feb '24
A 14-year-old boy from Karamoja sub-region whose story we published on January 27, 2024 seeking help from President Museveni to join secondary school after attempting his primary leaving (PLE) examination for the second time has joined Te
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01 Feb '24
L-R: Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Sui, Supreme Court Judge Mike Chibita, and Judiciary's Permanent Secretary Mr Pius Bigirimana addressing journalists on Fe
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29 Jan '24
Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) has extended a helping hand to the Busoga community, contributing items valued at 50 million shillings.The donation, presented during the official launch of Tarehe Sita activities in Buyende District, included 20 hospital delivery be
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19 Jan '24
The month of January often presents financial challenges for many individuals and families around the world, and Uganda is no exception. The aftermath of festive season spending combined with the anticipation of school fees, rent, and other obligations can le
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16 Jan '24
The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro
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16 Jan '24
Simon Mburu, a 24-year-old who has recently secured employment in Rubaga, Kampala, with a monthly net salary of UGX 500,000, seeks guidance on budgeting and achieving financial independence. Facing the challenges of living in an expensive city on a modest income, Simon aims to not only cover his
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15 Jan '24
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has officially removed Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo from his position as the Deputy Mufti of Uganda.
On Thursday afternoon, Mufti Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the head of UMSC, convened a special joint session to address an impeachment petition against Shei
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15 Jan '24
For more than a decade, Apple was the stock market’s undisputed king. It first overtook Exxon Mobil as the world’s most valuable public company in 2011 and held the title almost without interruption.
But a transfer of power has begun.
On Friday, Microsoft surpassed Apple, claimi