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17 May '25
As President Museveni prepares to visit Kitagwenda District on Sunday, May 18, 2025, for a performance assessment of the Parish Development Model (PDM) project, local leaders are seizing the opportunity to remind him of a long-standing pledge to tarmac the Ibanda–Kabujogera–Rwenja–Rubirizi
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14 May '25
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has raised alarm over the worsening condition of national roads, warning that the situation poses serious risks to Ugandan road users, especially during the current rainy season.Among pointed to stalled projects, poor contractor performance, and a lack of
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14 May '25
The government has unveiled a new digital traffic monitoring system to curb the country’s soaring road accident rates, targeting reckless drivers, unfit vehicles, and impunity on the roads.The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Works and Transport, is part of a broader strategy to
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23 Apr '25
In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h
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07 Apr '25
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly criticized the state of the ring road around Entebbe International Airport (EIA), calling it an embarrassment to the country.In a strongly worded statement, he gave the responsible
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06 Apr '25
Isn’t it fascinating what technology can do today? From AI to lightning-fast internet, everything is just a click away. But what happens when there’s no power? When your battery runs low? That’s where something timeless steps in—an art form that doesn’t rely on screens or signals but o
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30 Mar '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.
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05 Feb '25
Musician Iryn Namubiru’s life has been one of dazzling highs and devastating lows, but what we didn’t know until now is just how deep the wounds of betrayal, deceit, and broken family ties have scarred her.On
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26 Jan '25
The Ministry of Works and Transport faces severe financial problems after taking over the Uganda National Roads Authority. Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told Parliament that his ministry now has a debt of Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA.According to the Works Minister, the debt grows by Shs
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06 Jan '25
On 5th January 2025, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the pressing issue of Kampala’s deteriorating roads.In his post, Muhoozi called