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06 Jun '26
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Geoffrey Kiryabwire, has issued a stark warning that Uganda's judicial system faces imminent collapse unless the public embraces alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.Speaking on Friday while delivering a keynote address during an ADR workshop in
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03 Jun '26
Hundreds of incredible whales have once again been slaughtered in the Faroe Islands as the barbaric historical tradition continues.The sea turns red as the creatures' carcasses lay on the beach, hours after they were knifed with young children in the large crowd seen watching on from the s
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03 Jun '26
The Priest of Nyakibale Catholic Parish in Kabale Diocese, Rev. Fr. Conrad Atuhaire, has called on Ugandans to safeguard and promote the country’s reputation, highlighting its significance as the host of the annual Uganda Martyrs celebrations and its recognition as the “Pearl of Africa.”
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02 Jun '26
KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda marks Martyrs Day on Thursday, churches across the country have intensified Ebola prevention measures following government directives to cancel the national pilgrimage at Namugongo.The annual religious event, traditionally held at Namugongo, attracts millions
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01 Jun '26
Medical interns will stop receiving government allowances starting August, 2026, as a new policy folds internship into the formal university education system.The change, approved by Cabinet in October 2024, means students will now complete their internship before graduating. That extends m
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01 Jun '26
The Anglican Church of Uganda has received conditional approval from the Ministry of Health to hold a scaled-down Uganda Martyrs’ Day commemoration at Namugongo Anglican site on June 3, despite restrictions on mass gatherings imposed during the ongoing Ebola outbreak.The clearance allows
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31 May '26
The holidays most likely affected by the new policy are those usually marked with state-led national ceremonies, including Liberation Day, Janani Luwum Day, Women’s Day, Labour Day, Martyrs’ Day, Heroes Day and Independence Day.Uganda will stop spending public money on organising most
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30 May '26
On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan
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30 May '26
Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most
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24 May '26
Singer King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, and her lover, Antony Bwepukulu, have taken a major step in their relationship after officially exchanging marriage vows.The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at Mt. Zion Grace Church in Entebbe-Katabi and was attended by close family mem