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Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

In June this year, Kampala registered the highest cases of suicides in a single month, most of them involving high-profile individuals. Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said four of seven incidents were registered in a single day on Martyrs' Day

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Kisubi Mapeera school dreams big as it turns 25

Kisubi Mapeera school dreams big as it turns 25

Kisubi Mapeera Senior Secondary School is one of the best schools in Wakiso District, known for its academic success and holistic development, thanks to the unwavering leadership of Joseph Ddamulira Kawuma. DM bodytext: Over the past 20 years, he has transformed a fledgling institution, whic

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In cutting trees, KCCA has denied birds warm nests

In cutting trees, KCCA has denied birds warm nests

On October 14, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) shamelessly ordered the cutting of trees in the city centre occupied by breeding and roosting colony of the Cattle Egrets. Why? Some say it is to aid signalisation of the roads.  The cattle keepers in Uganda would understand the criti

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Museveni praises Omusinga’s role in rebranding Rwenzururu Kingdom

Museveni praises Omusinga’s role in rebranding Rwenzururu Kingdom

President Museveni commended King Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere of the Rwenzururu Kingdom for his efforts in promoting peace since his return from nearly seven years of incarceration following his arrest in November 2016. His arrest occurred after a UPDF raid on his royal palace in Kas

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Corruption Dominates Museveni’s Meeting with Permanent Secretaries

Corruption Dominates Museveni’s Meeting with Permanent Secretaries

President Museveni had cautioned Uganda’s Permanent Secretaries against engaging in acts of corruption. “On corruption, you have the lead role because you are the one in charge of government money, person

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	Whose Vision? Lira City’s Fate Hangs in Balance As Aceng, Amongi Lock Horns in Battle for Woman MP Seat, 2026

Whose Vision? Lira City’s Fate Hangs in Balance As Aceng, Amongi Lock Horns in Battle for Woman MP Seat, 2026

A high-stakes meeting between President Yoweri Museveni, ministers and NRM MPs, and NRM-leaning independent MPs from Lango took place at State House, Entebbe on Friday 18th October, 2024.The seven-hour discussion

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NRM, NUP reject MP Lumu Bill seeking to elect LoP

NRM, NUP reject MP Lumu Bill seeking to elect LoP

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has joined Opposition parties in opposing the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to have the Leader of Opposition (LoP) elected by Opposition lawmakers. The NRM’s Director of Legal Affairs, Mr Enoch Barata, told

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Inside Opposition electoral reforms

Inside Opposition electoral reforms

The Opposition is seeking leave to table different electoral and constitutional reforms ahead of 2026 General Elections. Daily Monitor has seen seven draft Bills which seek to, among others, amend certain provisions of the Constitution and other Acts of Parliament to split the legislativ

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Share of online govt services is now at 40% 

Share of online govt services is now at 40% 

Finance Minister Matai Kasaija has said Uganda has installed a total of 4,354 kilometre of fiber cables across the country, connecting 1,523 key government service delivery units to the National Backbone Infrastructure. Speaking during the 15th National Competitiveness Forum in Kampala,

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How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis

How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis

Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing.  Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus

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