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Embrace alternative dispute resolution or watch Judiciary collapse, Justice Kiryabwire warns

Embrace alternative dispute resolution or watch Judiciary collapse, Justice Kiryabwire warns

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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Faroe Islands horror as hundreds of whales butchered with sea turning blood red

Faroe Islands horror as hundreds of whales butchered with sea turning blood red

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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Fr. Conrad Urges Ugandans to Protect Nation’s Reputation

Fr. Conrad Urges Ugandans to Protect Nation’s Reputation

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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Churches Tighten Ebola Measures Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

Churches Tighten Ebola Measures Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations

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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Gov’t scraps allowances for medical interns as training becomes part of university degree

Gov’t scraps allowances for medical interns as training becomes part of university degree

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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Church of Uganda cleared for limited Martyrs' Day prayers under strict guidelines

Church of Uganda cleared for limited Martyrs' Day prayers under strict guidelines

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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Museveni scraps funding for public holiday events; money to be channeled to development priorities

Museveni scraps funding for public holiday events; money to be channeled to development priorities

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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Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

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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Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

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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King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, ties the knot with Antony Bwepukulu

King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, ties the knot with Antony Bwepukulu

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

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