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What happens during a water cremation?

What happens during a water cremation?

Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured) 

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MTN Uganda plans mobile money spin-off

MTN Uganda plans mobile money spin-off

MTN Uganda plans to spin off its mobile money arm, MTN MoMo, into a separate entity, a move that could alter the structure of its business in one of its largest African markets.In a regulatory filing last week, the company said it “intends to implement a proposed

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Outdated HIV Kit Supplier ABBOTT accused of Secretly financing Politicians in Health Ministry to Sabotage safer Testing rollout

Outdated HIV Kit Supplier ABBOTT accused of Secretly financing Politicians in Health Ministry to Sabotage safer Testing rollout

Uganda’s Ministry of Health is at risk of losing critical funding from the Global Fund, one of the largest donors in the fight against HIV/AIDS, amid explosive allegations that ABBOTT Laboratories, a supplier of HIV test kits, is covertly financing influential

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"Uganda Is a Republic, Not a Kingdom" Byanyima Tells Museveni, Criticizes His ‘King’ Remark

"Uganda Is a Republic, Not a Kingdom" Byanyima Tells Museveni, Criticizes His ‘King’ Remark

Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and a well-known Ugandan activist, has strongly reacted to a recent comment made by President Yoweri Museveni.During a television appearance, Museveni reportedly described himself as a “modern-day king.” The

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Malaika Is Not Interested In PDA, Gashumba Defends Himself

Malaika Is Not Interested In PDA, Gashumba Defends Himself

Media personality Frank Gashumba is always criticized by social media users for not displaying affection with Malaika Mutoni whenever they appear in public.Many believe Gashumba is not romantic and have always called upon him to display his affection for

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Uganda's Treacherous Path: A Shs34tn Gamble on Debt and Unproven Revenue

Uganda's Treacherous Path: A Shs34tn Gamble on Debt and Unproven Revenue

A stark warning has been issued from the corridors of parliamentary oversight, painting a grim picture of Uganda's fiscal health.The Shadow Minister for Finance, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has cast a critical spotlight on the government's ambitious, and arguably perilous, pl

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Namugongo Clears Slowly As Stranded Pilgrims Wait For Transport

Namugongo Clears Slowly As Stranded Pilgrims Wait For Transport

Traffic inched forward from Kyaliwajjala towards Namugongo on Wednesday morning, as pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day struggled to find transport back home.While many had already departed, significant numbers remained, stranded by a mix of logistical hurdles, low

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US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.The other 14 members voted in favour of the document, which also demanded the release of all hostages and the lifting of humanitarian aid restriction

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Trump administration threatens Columbia University's accreditation

Trump administration threatens Columbia University's accreditation

The Trump administration is looking to strip Columbia University of its accreditation over claims it violated the civil rights of its Jewish students.US President Donald Trump has condemned Columbia and other US universities, arguing the schools have failed to protect Jewi

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Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works

Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works

Uganda’s construction sector recorded a mild rise in inflation, with the annual rate edging up to 0.6% in the 12 months ending April 2025, up from 0.5% in March, according to the latest Construction Input Price Index (CIPI) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).The increase,

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