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23 Sep '24
Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, aka Don Nasser has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement of a 16-year-old girl. The 38-year-old businessman and resident of Kito village, Kira Town Council, Wakiso District appeared at Buganda Road
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23 Sep '24
From exclusive craft beer to fun-filled activities , McKinney is gearing up for its 17th annual Oktoberfest festival this weekend. The event promises a unique cultural experience in the historic downtown setting with thousands of attendees expected to join the festivities. Here's a guide to help y
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20 Sep '24
It is a cloudy day over Lake Kyoga. At midday, four women, oars slung over their shoulders, slowly walk through Zengebe Mayinja Landing Site, making their way to the lakeshore. The landing site is one of the six found in Lwampanga Town Council in Nakasongola District. The women are all
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20 Sep '24
Contractors have said the poor state of roads in Nebbi District is stifling completion of government projects in the area. The contractors say they are finding difficulties in transporting materials to the sites, especially whenever it rains. One of the affected projects is the const
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20 Sep '24
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) members in Kayunga District have protested the arrest of their leaders by police. Nine NUP leaders including Bbaale county NUP chairperson Joseph Ouma were rounded up by police in Kitimbwa Town in Bbaale County while registering party members.
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20 Sep '24
Five months after its launch, Zimbabweâs new currency is under pressure as increased grain imports eat away at foreign reserves, putting at risk the governmentâs plan to make it the only currency in the market by 2026. The gold-backed ZiG, which stands for Zimbabwe Gold, is the
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20 Sep '24
It is a cloudy day over Lake Kyoga. At midday, four women, oars slung over their shoulders, slowly walk through Zengebe Mayinja Landing Site, making their way to the lakeshore. The landing site is one of the six found in Lwampanga Town Council in Nakasongola District. The women are all
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19 Sep '24
The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catastrophic incidents in Uganda's history. The tragedy sparked debate about whether it was an accident or criminal negligen
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19 Sep '24
Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses. Although many administrators declined to provide a detailed breakdown of their expenditure, they pointed to utility bi
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19 Sep '24
A 70-year-old LC1 Chairperson in Obongi has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old primary school pupil.
Kasim Muhamad Izaruku, the LC1 Chairperson of Longa Central Cell in Lionga Ward, Obongi Town Council, Obongi District, is accused of raping the minor, who is a pupil at Obongi