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Justine Mugumya: Woman Who Gave Birth on Martyrs Pilgrimage Returns for Thanksgiving

Justine Mugumya: Woman Who Gave Birth on Martyrs Pilgrimage Returns for Thanksgiving

Justine Mugumya, a 34-year-old mother of seven from Butebo District, is among the pilgrims still stranded at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine with no means to return home.But her presence at this year’s Martyrs Day celebration carries more meaning than just the hardship of the journey.

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Why Do Thousands Walk Hundreds of Kilometres to Namugongo? The Deep Faith Behind Uganda Martyrs Day

Why Do Thousands Walk Hundreds of Kilometres to Namugongo? The Deep Faith Behind Uganda Martyrs Day

Every 3rd of June, Uganda’s Namugongo becomes the epicenter of African Christianity. From as far as 500 kilometers away, pilgrims make their way there on foot enduring rain, dust, fatigue, and hunger, all for a single purpose: to honor the Uganda Martyrs. Some trek from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,

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Officials Say Embedding Community is at Heart of EACOP Project

Officials Say Embedding Community is at Heart of EACOP Project

Officials have said that as Uganda advances one of its largest infrastructure projects in recent history, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is not just laying steel, it’s laying down relationships with the communities it runs through.Often, large-scale projects are measure

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Kiplimo Breaks National Record on Marathon Debut with Second-Place Finish in London

Kiplimo Breaks National Record on Marathon Debut with Second-Place Finish in London

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made a stunning full marathon debut at the London Marathon today, finishing second behind Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and setting a new Ugandan national record with a time of 2:03:37.Kiplimo, the world half marathon record holder, ran a patient race, sticking with the

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Chesang Shines with Stunning Sixth-Place Finish at London Marathon

Chesang Shines with Stunning Sixth-Place Finish at London Marathon

Uganda’s Stellah Chesang made an eye-catching marathon debut at the London Marathon today, finishing sixth in a powerful run that signals a bright future over the classic distance.The former Commonwealth 10,000m champion crossed the line in 2:20:23, showing remarkable strength and compos

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'I combat stress with running - but there's something about it that nobody tells you'

'I combat stress with running - but there's something about it that nobody tells you'

Louise Minchin, who presented BBC Breakfast for over 20 years, has opened up about her time on the red sofa, her favourite interview and how running has helped her mental healthLouise presented BBC Breakfast for over 20 years and is now on an

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NWSC Partners With Luweero Industries to Enhance Water Supply Efficiency

NWSC Partners With Luweero Industries to Enhance Water Supply Efficiency

Luweero Industries General Manager Maj. Gen. Sabiiti Muzeeyi reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting NWSC's efforts to enhance water and sanitation services.The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has partnered with Luweero Industries Limited

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Two months later, Ona will finally lay to rest this Saturday

Two months later, Ona will finally lay to rest this Saturday

Celebrated former journalist and chairman of the Board of Nile Breweries Ltd, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit succumbed to lung cancer just within two months after diagnosis.Ona as he was fondly known passed away on Sep

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Govt opens up three new areas for oil exploration

Govt opens up three new areas for oil exploration

The Ministry of Energy says opening up new areas will, among others, contribute to the sustainability of oil production. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has opened up three new areas or frontier basins for petroleum activities spanning 17,244 square kilometres across the c

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Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast

Emaritino Echiku, a 75-year-old resident of Soroti District, has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in Kampala for the past three years. Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast during adolescence, which he ignored f

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