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President Ruto mourns 'literary giant' Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

President Ruto mourns 'literary giant' Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Kenya's President William Ruto has led his nation in mourning the death of Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a renowned writer and one of Africa’s towering intellectuals.Ngugi, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, in California at the age of 87.According to his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ

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Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Ex-Police Commander Sam Omara Has Died, Says Son

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara has died at the age of 64, his son Sam Omara Jr has confirmed.Omara, who had been battling prostate cancer and kidney failure, passed away after a long period of illness.His death comes just days after police dismissed earlier repor

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Sam Omara in Critical Condition

Sam Omara in Critical Condition

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Sam Omara, is still alive despite reports circulating on social media claiming his death, Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma has confirmed.Speaking to Nile Post in a phone interview, Kituuma said, “I have just spoken to one of his sons

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Urgent health warning for pet owners over deadly disease on the rise

Urgent health warning for pet owners over deadly disease on the rise

Health experts in Australia are growing increasingly concerned a fatal, soil-borne disease could be on the rise among people and their pets. At least 28 Queenslanders have died after being infected by tropical disease melioidosis so far this year, with 211 cases recorded across the state.Th

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RIP: Bobi Wine Mourns Vocal NUP Comrade Who Succumbed To Kidney Failure

RIP: Bobi Wine Mourns Vocal NUP Comrade Who Succumbed To Kidney Failure

(Photo courtesy the late Faisal Juuko during past demonstrations)National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine took to the media and announced the untimely demise of a vocal NUP comrade.

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Soda Drinkers at Risk: What Experts Are Saying

Soda Drinkers at Risk: What Experts Are Saying

Experts have raised concerns about the frequent consumption of soda, warning that the habit can lead to serious health problems. Joy Ouma, a nutritionist at Aga Khan University Hospital, explains that beverages like soda provide an immediate energy boost but can negatively impact a person’s

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‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’

‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’

Despite significant medical advancement globally, cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in Uganda. The complexities of diagnosis, treatment and access to care reveal a crisis that demands attention and action. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) registers approxima

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Justus Lyattu dedicated life to family and journalism

Justus Lyattu dedicated life to family and journalism

Douglas Ngobi could never have imagined that the joyous news of his first born's birth would one day end in the heartbreak of burying him.Forty-four years later, the retired educationist bid a final farewell to hi

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5 important health checks every woman should get and why

5 important health checks every woman should get and why

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

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LEAVE ME ALONE: "I can't Sell My Kidney Or Children To Pay You"-Embattled District Boss Tells Off City Lawyer

LEAVE ME ALONE: "I can't Sell My Kidney Or Children To Pay You"-Embattled District Boss Tells Off City Lawyer

Capt Omara: Does He Want Me to Sell My Children to Get the Shs350m?All is not well for Abim District LCV Chairperson Capt (Rtd) Yuventine Omara after a city lawyer gave him a two-week ultimatum within which to clear his outstanding legal fees amou

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