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78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu

78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu

 At least 78 people drowned when a boat carrying 278 passengers capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, a provincial governor said. Relatives sobbed on shore as victims were placed in body bags and carried away, a Reuters witness said, and video footag

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Tanzanian-made aircraft begin operations

Tanzanian-made aircraft begin operations

The first three aircraft manufactured in Tanzania, known as the Skyleader 600, have officially begun operations both domestically and beyond. This significant milestone was announced by the Director of Airplanes Africa Limited (AAL), Mr David Grolig, following the arrival of the first Sk

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Inside proposal to revive tea farming

Inside proposal to revive tea farming

Tea farmers across Uganda are facing a looming crisis, with several processing factories on the brink of closure. This is on account of the low prices of the crop, which has forced some of the tea farmers to uproot the trees in favour of the more lucrative coffee growing and other ventur

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Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. Mr Tadius Mwesige, the Manager of Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda Project, which is currently being

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Does Kiira Motors need two years to turnaround?

Does Kiira Motors need two years to turnaround?

Uganda has eagerly awaited large-scale production from its state-owned auto plant, which some peg to be a high financial risk before it breaks even. Kiira Motors Corporation’s executives intend to produce 5,000 vehicles annually, mostly buses, to advance sustainable mass transit option

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Bushenyi District Confirms Anthrax Outbreak, One Death Reported

Bushenyi District Confirms Anthrax Outbreak, One Death Reported

Health officials in Bushenyi district have confirmed an outbreak of anthrax disease after it claimed one person last week. Dr. Roberts Natukunda, the Bushenyi district Veterinary Officer, says that samples taken from five people suspected of eating a dead cow and sent to Entebbe tested positive for

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FDC’s Amuriat Steps Down, Endorses Mafabi for Presidency

FDC’s Amuriat Steps Down, Endorses Mafabi for Presidency

Engineer Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the leader of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, has decided to withdraw from the 2026 presidential race. Instead, he is supporting MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the party’s secretary general, to be the FDC’s candidate in the upcoming election. Amuriat

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Ashton Kutcher fears Sean 'Diddy' Combs could 'make up claims about famous pals to clear name'

Ashton Kutcher fears Sean 'Diddy' Combs could 'make up claims about famous pals to clear name'

Ashton Kutcher and Sean 'Diddy' Combs were once good pals, but since Diddy's arrest for alleged sex trafficking, the actor is said to be fearful of what the rapper will say or do next

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Who holds the largest share of govt's domestic debt

Who holds the largest share of govt's domestic debt

Commercial banks hold the largest share of government’s domestic debt, according to the Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public Debt Portfolio Analysis by the Ministry of Finance. The analysis, which seeks to provide accurate and timely debt statistics, crucial for assessing the countryâ€

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FWSL openers: Hits and misses

FWSL openers: Hits and misses

The 2024/25 Fufa Women's Super League (FWSL) got off to a flyer on Friday. Six games in three days produced nine goals and seven different scorers. Three of the matches ended in stalemates. Nabukenya ruthless Agnes Nabukenya looked fresh and rested. She started from where she lef

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