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Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

 Once dismissed as wild weeds and a "poor man's food", indigenous leafy vegetables in Kenya are now becoming much more common - grown on farms, sold in markets and gracing the menus of restaurants.At the busy Skinners Restaurant in Gachie just outside the capital, Nai

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Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition linked to protests last month in which at least 19 people were killed.He denied the charge and has been released on bail.Mr Mwangi was not charged with "facilitation of

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'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the

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Museveni Mourns Prof Kanyeihamba

Museveni Mourns Prof Kanyeihamba

President Museveni has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba, hailing him as a “patriotic intellectual” who served Uganda with distinction across multiple domains.Prof Kanyeihamba died early Monday morning at a

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Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment

Uganda’s Ethanol Blending Programme: A Triple Win for Farmers, Economy, and Environment

Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up

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Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Deadliest delicacies: 10 deadly animals that people actually eat around the world

Imagine sitting down to dinner and being served a plate of snake, its venom potent enough to kill an elephant. It sounds like a nightmare, but across the globe, people routinely dine on some of the deadliest animals known to humankind. Despite the danger, these

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Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 attracts over 10,000 diners

Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 attracts over 10,000 diners

Closing on a high, the 2025 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week drew over 10,000 diners to more than 30 participating restaurants across the city in a 10-day celebration of flavor, creativity, and culture.The city’s signature dining holiday offered food lovers a ch

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Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

Why Makerere ought to retain its professors as long as can still talk

There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not

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Man City fans ‘excited’ by the ‘massive’ news the club has just announced

Man City fans ‘excited’ by the ‘massive’ news the club has just announced

Major changes have occurred at Manchester City over the summer.The 2024/25 campaign was a very disappointing one for Pep Guardiola and his group of players, and in order to avoid a repeat of that over the next 12 months, 

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Minister Balaam Reacts As Hon. Munyagwa Shares Food With Other Members After Launching New Party

Minister Balaam Reacts As Hon. Munyagwa Shares Food With Other Members After Launching New Party

After taking oath as President of the Common Man’s Party, Mr. Mubarak Munyagwa declared they are ready to challenge the ruling NRM and will field candidates at all levels in the 2026 General Elections.He went on to say that the government under Presiden

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