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107HealthWEJULI MIKE: Importance of Breastfeeding on Babies’ Health
Mothers should be encouraged to always have time to breastfeed their children emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months after the birth of...
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102Big StoryRecord legal shipment nudges Africa towards $7bn cannabis market
A 2020 report by Prohibition Partners estimates that the bulk of the market will reside in five countries: Nigeria ($3.7bn), South Africa...
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111Latest NewsSecurity Minister bans hawkers in villages over rising security concerns
In a letter dated January 12, 2022, Minister Muhwezi said there are criminals masquerading as hawkers, threatening prevailing security in the villages.
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99East Africa NewsKenya extends Dubai flight ban as stalemate continues
The ban comes barely a few days after UAE extended its ban on passenger flights from Kenya saying travellers from Nairobi were...
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142Current AffairsPetrocity ordered to close over hiking petrol prices
The station was selling a litre of petrol at Shs 12,000 by end of business on Monday, while the price per litre...
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121NationalGov’t asked to waive off Entebbe Expressway toll fees for Doctors
The UMA call comes days after Gen Katumba Wamala, the Minister for Works and Transport emphasized that only the president, ambulances, and...
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120Africa NewsOusted Mali President Boubacar Keita dies at 76
Known by his initials IBK, Keita ran the West African country from September 2013 until August 2020, during which Islamist insurgents overran...
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96Breaking NewsRafa Benitez sacked as Everton Manager after Norwich Defeat
Benitez who joined Everton in June 2021, departs Everton with immediate effect according to a brief statement released by the club via...
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148OP-EDWEJULI MIKE: Improving Food Hygiene to Prevent Food Borne Diseases
WHO produces and disseminates materials for educating consumers about the risks present in food and the safe food handling behaviors that can...
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1.9KEducationGovt phases out Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery course
Minister Muyingo said that the decision to phase out the comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery programme was based on advice given by different...
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75Big StoryMatters Escalate: PPDA Board abandons Embattled Turamye to ‘Die in Own Movie’ as IGG closes down on him in Sh17bn NWSC Scandal
The Board of Directors of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets (PPDA), led by the Board Chairman Julius K. Ishungisa, has...
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11FeaturedOPINION: Uganda’s Electoral Commission should borrow a leaf from Victoria University’s Online Elections
Electing leaders to occupy various formal positions is a norm in any democratic setting, and Uganda is no exception. On a sad...
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375Big StoryEast High School Ntinda closes business after 23 years
According to a Circular dated January 12th, 2022, no students will be admitted this entire academic year, and therefore current students are...
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175OP-ED
Household Water Treatment Practices to Prevent Water-Related Diseases
Water-related diseases are really one of the global diseases that can actually be prevented if the right practices are carried out. Emphasis...
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237OP-EDOccupational Health and Safety, Indispensable Consideration in Women Empowerment
On average, women make up about 42﹪ of the estimated global paid working population, making them significant contributors to national economies.
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278HealthVaccinate young girls and women to protect them from Cervical Cancer
In Uganda, cervical cancer is the most common incident and mortal cancer amongst women as it contributes to about 40% of all...
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324CourtNovelist Kakwenza charged, remanded to Kitalya
Kakwenza was arrested last year on December 28, for allegedly making abusive, derogatory, and belittling tweets against President Museveni and his son,...
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194East Africa News
Kenya suspends all passenger flights from Dubai
The ban comes barely a few days after UAE extended Kenya flight ban after it established that travellers from Nairobi were testing...
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239Big StoryEXPOSED! PPDA Boss Intimidating Whistleblowers, Journalists for Exposing Sh17bn NWSC Scandal
The media has since last month been awash with news on how Turamye reportedly blocked an investigation into how NWSC officials flouted...
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215Just InMUBENDE: Mother, 3-year-old baby perish in nasty accident
The Police said a 34-year-old mother only identified as Harriet and her daughter Prisca Namatovu died on the spot when a trailer...
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190OP-EDWEJULI J. MIKE: Encouraging Proper Plastic Management for Improved Livelihood
If plastics are poorly disposed of, they reach the environment chain as macro or microplastics which accumulate in the food and agricultural...
