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Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

SHAKIRA has kicked off the biggest ever World Cup football fiesta ahead of co-host nation Mexico’s curtain-raiser clash against South Africa tonight.The Colombian beauty and Nigerian rapper Burna Boy performed the new tournament anthem “Dai Dai” – or “Let’s Go”, heralding fiv

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Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Stanbic Uganda boss Karuhanga exits on Shs591bn profit high

Strong capital ratios and a Shs591 billion profit anchor Stanbic Uganda as Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga transitions to Standard Bank Group regional leadership.KAMPALA, Uganda — Outgoing Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga is handing over a robust balanc

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Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda maintains highest treasury bill rate in East Africa

Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.‎‎The data indicates Uganda's position at the top of the regional interest rate rankings

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Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda budget: 199 oil wells drilled as country nears first oil

Uganda hits a major milestone toward first oil, drilling 199 wells to surpass the government threshold required for commercial production.KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda has drilled 199 oil wells, surpassing the threshold required to begin commercial production later this year, according to the

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Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

Oil pipeline layoffs signal job cuts surge in sector

As construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) nears completion, the project company has initiated mass layoffs in Uganda and Tanzania, triggering anxiety among section of staff. The move has also stoked claims of discrimination amid claims of retention of majorly expatriat

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Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not help Portugal' at World Cup as Bruno Fernandes warning issued

Cristiano Ronaldo "dominating the whole team" will hamper Portugal at the World Cup, according to John Barnes, who feels his presence and stature could impact on their other players.The Al-Nassr forward is playing at his sixth World Cup this summer at the age of 41 and is still integral to

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Kasuku under fire over remarks about late Sydney Gongodyo’s widow

Kasuku under fire over remarks about late Sydney Gongodyo’s widow

Media personality and YouTuber Isaac Daniel Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, has come under criticism following comments he made about the widow of slain rugby player Sydney Gongodyo.Gongodyo, a 27-year-old forward for the Uganda Rugby Cranes and Stanbic Black Pirates, died on June 5, 2

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No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

No Money for Intern Doctors, But Billions for Big People” — Ssemujju Nganda Attacks Shs84 Trillion Budget

Former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ssemujju Nganda has sharply criticised the newly presented Uganda national budget, questioning what he describes as misplaced priorities in government spending allocations.His remarks come shortly after the presentation of the Shs84.3 trillion

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ASP Elly Maate officially takes over office

ASP Elly Maate officially takes over office

ASP Elly Maate has officially taken over as the police spokesperson for the Rwenzori East Region.He assumed office today, following his transfer from the Kigezi region in early June 2026, where he served for over 15 years. He was replaced by Rwenzori East police spokesperson, SP.Nelson Tum

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Mbarara City North Election Winner Challenged in Court Over ID Name Discrepancies

Mbarara City North Election Winner Challenged in Court Over ID Name Discrepancies

The loser in the January 27 local government general election for Mbarara City North Division, Benon Mugume, has filed a petition in the High Court of Uganda at Mbarara challenging the victory of his opponent, Gumisiriza Kyabwiiso Katozi, citing inconsistencies in the respondent’s National Iden

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