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Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Betty Nambooze Bakireke: How a Political Icon Drifted into a Fourth-Term Survival Crisis

Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament

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Three dead as Lira City grapples with rising dog bites and rabies fears

Three dead as Lira City grapples with rising dog bites and rabies fears

Authorities in Lira City have issued an urgent public health alert after a surge in dog bite cases and three confirmed deaths linked to suspected rabies, warning that the city could be on the brink of a full-scale outbreak unless immediate intervention is sustained.New data rele

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Bride seeks divorce 3 days after marriage, says groom 'physically incapable'

Bride seeks divorce 3 days after marriage, says groom 'physically incapable'

Gorakhpur , A newly-married woman in Gorakhpur has sought divorce just three days after her marriage, alleging that her husband confessed on the wedding night that he was physically incapable of marital relations, police said on Wednesday.Bride seeks divorce 3 days after marriag

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Court Dismisses Challenge to Minister Mayanja’s Naguru Prime Land Directives

Court Dismisses Challenge to Minister Mayanja’s Naguru Prime Land Directives

KAMPALA: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bid by Misbahu Din Muslim Community Limited and Hanifa Nabuuma to overturn directives issued by the State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja regarding two prime plots in Naguru, ruling that the challenge was filed prematurely and was not a

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My husband slept with our daughpjter and I’m yet to heal’

My husband slept with our daughpjter and I’m yet to heal’

When Nakagwa speaks about the darkest chapter of her life, her voice trembles, but her resolve remains firm.“I still cannot believe a father could do that to his own child,” she says quietly, wiping tears as she recalls the years her daughter was sexually abused by the perso

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Keeping your festive spending under control

Keeping your festive spending under control

Januworry hits hard when December’s early payday meets festive overspending, but with a few simple habits, you can avoid the five-week squeeze.Holiday cheer fades fast, your expenses don't. Keep a weekly spending cap and resist the urge to spend more just because you earned mo

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5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

Cutting back on these everyday foods can help you feel stronger, sharper and healthier in your 50s.Key PointsTurning 50 is a great time to start making healthier food choices to support aging.Though no food is completely off-limits, keep fried, sugary, s

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Big rally crowds don’t win elections’ - Janet Museveni

Big rally crowds don’t win elections’ - Janet Museveni

Mrs Museveni's comments came during a political climate where the size of rally crowds has become the dominant measure of a candidate’s popularity. Uganda’s First Lady, Janet Museveni, has cautioned members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against complacency

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Time to hand over power to younger generation - Amama Mbabazi urges

Time to hand over power to younger generation - Amama Mbabazi urges

Speaking yesterday at the annual Tumusiime Mutebile memorial lecture, held at Makerere University in honour of the late Bank of Uganda Governor, Mr Mbabazi framed inter-generational leadership as the "missing link" critically needed for Africa’s transformation.Former Ugandan P

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Kumi DEO Urges Stronger Support for Nursery Education

Kumi DEO Urges Stronger Support for Nursery Education

Kamuli — Kumi District Education Officer Sarah Adong has called on government, parents and communities to fully embrace nursery education, saying early childhood learning is a crucial foundation that prepares children to transition smoothly into primary school.She made the remarks during

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