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Minister Lugolobi Explains Why He ‘Stole’ Karamoja Ironsheets

Minister Lugolobi Explains Why He ‘Stole’ Karamoja Ironsheets

State Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, has defended his decision to use iron sheets meant for the Karamoja sub-region, insisting they were used for community development projects in Kayunga district.

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Ssejusa Demands Kawempe Officers Be Sent to Frontline in DRC Instead of Fighting Protesters

Ssejusa Demands Kawempe Officers Be Sent to Frontline in DRC Instead of Fighting Protesters

Former Ugandan military general David Sejusa has strongly criticized the recent acts of brutality against civilians and journalists in Kawempe, calling for the masked men responsible to be sent to the frontline in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Absa expands card portfolio with launch of exclusive Visa infinite, signature, business cards

Absa expands card portfolio with launch of exclusive Visa infinite, signature, business cards

Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Visa, has launched three new premium card solutions—Infinite, Signature, and Business Credit Cards—designed to cater to the unique needs of affluent and business customers.The Infinite Card, a globally recognized ultra-premium debit or credit card,

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Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Company directors and secretaries have been called upon to rethink governance in an AI-driven world and explore ways to foster more objective, transparent, and effective decision-making processes.This call was made during the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference, held u

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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign

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Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

In 2023, the Kenyan government had already directed TikTok to enhance content moderation and establish a local office to oversee its operationsThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove all sexual content involving minors

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Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation

Despite covering only 2 percent of the world’s land area, Uganda boasts a rich variety of flora that serves as a foundation for food security, medicine, water conservation, and biodiversity sustenance.Uganda has identified 42 Important Plant Areas (IPAs), criti

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Govt to Cover Medical Bills of Journalist Injured by Security Forces

Govt to Cover Medical Bills of Journalist Injured by Security Forces

The government has committed to covering the medical bills of journalist Ibrahim Miracle, who was brutally beaten by security forces while covering the Kawempe North by-elections.David Bahati, Minister of State for Industries, updated Parliament on Miracle’s condition, confirming that hi

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Experts urge accountants to embrace leadership beyond numbers in the digital age

Experts urge accountants to embrace leadership beyond numbers in the digital age

Accounting professionals must adopt leadership that transcends financial metrics by embracing adaptability, integrity, and continuous learning in an era of rapid technological transformation, experts have advised.Speaking at the 15th Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICP

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Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz

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