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Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Bush burning: Cherished, but fuelling climate catastrophes

Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock and to enhance soil fertility. Smallholder farmers believe dry grass is not nutritious to their animals, and in a desper

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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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Service award case: Parliament clerk withdraws application to avoid disciplinary action

Service award case: Parliament clerk withdraws application to avoid disciplinary action

The clerk to parliament has withdrawn an application in which he sought, among others, the recalling of the ruling in which disciplinary proceedings were recommended against him for negligence during the controversial ‘service award’ of Shs1.7b to four back-

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PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

You have given 17 years of your life to the Uganda Police Force. Has it been worth it?Yes. It has not been an easy road, and there have been ups and downs but with determination and knowing what I want, I have com

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Nina Roz avoids clarifying Kenzo’s claims about receiving Federation cash

Nina Roz avoids clarifying Kenzo’s claims about receiving Federation cash

Nina Roz remained evasive during her appearance on Sanyuka TV when asked to address claims by Eddy Kenzo that she received money from the SACCO managed by the Uganda National Musicians Federation, where she once served as 

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Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Balaam Barugahara: I Was Dismissed from Makerere University for Leading Strike

Minister Vows to Defend Museveni Amidst Protests by Ugandan Gen ZsMinister Balaam Barugahara. Courtesy PhotoLove him or hate him, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi is not about to give up on his ef

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Fifa bans seven as South African match-fixing syndicate infiltrates Uganda

Fifa bans seven as South African match-fixing syndicate infiltrates Uganda

Fifa has imposed worldwide bans on seven Ugandans amid a major match-fixing scandal masterminded by South African criminals. The seven include former referees George Nkurunziza and Deogratius Opio. The duo were initially handed domestic bans by Fufa

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Fired Museveni RDC Escapes Without Paying Rent

Fired Museveni RDC Escapes Without Paying Rent

Hajji Yunus Kakande the Permanent Secretary to the Presidency last week fired Luuka District Deputy RDC Waiswa Paul Bweni Bwa Mwiiko after he was seen in a video that went viral assaulting a young man reportedly for refusing to wash his car at the washing bay.The incident happened at the w

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Uganda Rugby Union Suspends Lekuru Amidst Team Controversy

Uganda Rugby Union Suspends Lekuru Amidst Team Controversy

Emily Lekuru, a prominent player in the Uganda Lady Cranes, finds herself suspended by the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) in a case entangled with conflicting claims and accusations. The controversy began when Lekuru, initially named in the 12-player traveling team for the World Rugby Challenger Series

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