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Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nab...

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Biden postpones maiden trip to Africa

Biden postpones maiden trip to Africa

US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola, potentially ending the excitement surrounding what would have been his maiden trip to Africa since he...

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South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month

The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following th...

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Kamuli passes ordinance to protect children

Kamuli passes ordinance to protect children

Kamuli District Local Government has, in partnership with child-centered organisations, passed the Child Protection Bill (2024). The district LC5 chairman, Maxwell Kuwemb...

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How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km...

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Minister Katumba asks roadside vendors to vacate

Minister Katumba asks roadside vendors to vacate

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has warned roadside vendors about pedestrian walkways, urging them to vacate the areas to ensure smooth tr...

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