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03 Mar '25
Bebe Cool has issued a legal warning to Comedy Store Uganda proprietor Alex Muhangi over the unauthorized use of his performances for commercial gain.Through his lawyer, Timothy Sentongo of RSK Associates, Bebe Cool has expressed his intention to sue Muhangi for allegedly broadcasting and
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03 Mar '25
A momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday Feebruary 25th as FIFA officially launched the Mauritania Talent Academy, marking a significant milestone in African football development.The event, held at the Fédération de Football de la République Islamique de Mauritanie (FFRIM) headquarters,
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03 Mar '25
The treaty, ratified by 183 parties covering 90% of the world’s population, has contributed to a one-third reduction in global tobacco use, preventing an estimated 118 million people from smoking.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has called for
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03 Mar '25
The growing number of complaints has drawn the attention of taxi operators. Mustifa Mayambala, vice chairperson of the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation, confirmed that the issue has become a public concern.Passengers using Kampala’s taxi parks are grappling wit
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03 Mar '25
Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly
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03 Mar '25
The renovation of Kisekka Market yard, aimed at accommodating traders who previously worked along the roadside—including mechanics, food vendors, and small-scale business owners—has sparked anxiety among some vendors.Traders at Kisekka Market have voiced conc
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03 Mar '25
Journalist Robert Kayongo has strongly criticized State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Ateenyi for convening a high-level meeting with media owners, the military, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) without involving the responsible mi
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03 Mar '25
Lawyer and human rights activist Sarah Bireete has expressed concern over what she sees as an increase in cyber harassment in Uganda.In a post on her X account, Bireete accused the government of tapping phone call
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03 Mar '25
In response to escalating violent crimes along Kampala's Northern Bypass, police have initiated a crackdown on criminal gangs. These groups, often on boda bodas, target motorists in traffic jams by smashing car windows and robbing occupants.
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03 Mar '25
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) has announced the capture of 14 individuals it claims are fighters of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group opposed to the Rwandan regime. These individuals were allegedly apprehended in the Democrat