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Woman cured of HIV using novel treatment – NY Times

She’s the third person ever to be cured. Researchers announced that the new approach holds the potential for curing more people of...

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Govt okays PLE class of 2018 to sit for 2022 S4 exams

last year, Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director stated that the board would allow learners who were in senior two before the COVID-19-induced...

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Gun-wielding Balaalo want to steal your wealth – Kabuleta warns Acholi people

Mr Kabuleta also rallied the Acholi locals to advocate for change of government if they want to fully enjoy the natural resources...

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US announces Ugx 17bn bounty fee for Warlord Kony arrest

“You can help bring him to justice and get paid up to $5 million (about Shs17 billion),” the US said in a...

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How Fraudulent closure of commercial banks ruined Kasekende’s chances of becoming new BOU Governor

Advertiser's Message Your browser does not support the video tag. KAMPALA, UGANDA: Former Bank of Uganda (BoU) Deputy Governor Dr. Louis Kasekende...

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Nile Treasure Gate denies conspiracy over worker’s missing kidney

The family explained that while in Saudi Arabia, Nakintu underwent an ‘unexplained surgery’ procedure. She suffered a stroke that paralyzed her and...

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Tycoon Sudhir Hits at Bank Of Uganda after Court Victory – You People stole my Bank

Advertiser's Message Your browser does not support the video tag. KAMPALA, UGANDA: Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has hit at certain Bank of...

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Supreme Court dismisses BOU appeal against Sudhir, Meera Investments – Ordered to cough billions & return his bank

In a ruling delivered no Friday, February 11, 2022, Supreme Court ruled that BOU reverts Crane Bank to the owner(s) and also...

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93% of Ugandans have less than sh1million on bank accounts

This means when a bank is closing down, anyone with 10 million shillings will be fully paid their deposits back, while the...

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ICJ orders Uganda to pay DRC UGX 1 Trillion in War Reparations

The Congo demanded 11 billion dollars in damages from a war that left hundreds of thousands of her people dead and millions...

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SEACOM acquires Africell Uganda assets as it expands East African footprint

This latest expansion comes on the heels of SEACOM’s recent acquisition of Kenyan service provider Hirani Telecom’s metro fibre network.

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Newly discovered HIV variant highly infectious and severe – Scientists

The new strain, called the VB variant, damages the immune system, weakening people’s ability to fight everyday infections and diseases much faster...

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Parliament paid Shs 1.7bn for Oulanyah’s chartered flight to USA

According to sources attached to aviation security, Oulanyah was flown out in the early hours of Thursday, February 3, after discharge/referral from...

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How the Uganda Airlines Airbus was secretly chartered to Seattle

The arrival of the plane in the USA was noticed by aviation enthusiasts, who were wondering on what mission the flight was...

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EDWIN MUZAHURA: Why Crane Bank Should be Reopened Immediately!

Advertiser's Message Your browser does not support the video tag. With the great news of the Final Investment Decision being concluded this...

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Seyani Brothers in deep trouble over Shs256bn fraudulent JLOS contract

Advertiser's Message Your browser does not support the video tag. The Contracts Committee at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has...

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Museveni calls for mandatory death penalty of rapists

Museveni while opening the New Law Year 2022 said people who rape women and those involved in extra judicial killings are supposed...

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BIG STORY: Gov’t Proposes Shs4m fine for unvaccinated persons

A proposed amendment to section 47 of the Act seeks to penalise parents by way of six months in jail and Shs...

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Police recover two bodies from septic tank in City businessman’s home

Owoyesigyire noted that the two suspects (Naomi Tumwine & Norman Muhangi) earlier arrested are still in police custody whereas efforts are underway...

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Auditor General queries non-recovery of UGX 24.7Bn from corruption convicts

Officials from the Inspectorate of Government recently told MPs that recovery of proceeds of corrupt practices is challenged by limited financial resources.