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Victoria University announces exciting job opportunities for Midwives – Details Inside

Victoria University Kampala has announced its hiring midwives who are passionate to make a difference in healthcare training by educating and inspiring...

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OP-ED

OPINION: Why Museveni will win 2026 elections with over 80% victory

As we look forward to the 2026 elections, Museveni is likely and at most will win with over 80% in the upcoming...

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Crime

KIKUUBE: Police hunt for thugs who shot woman in armed robbery incident

According to Mukonyezi, the assailants put him at gunpoint and ordered him to surrender all the money he had in his possession,...

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Crime

Two injured as police fires gunshots to intercept suspected thieves

ASP Immaculate Alaso, the Police spokesperson for the Bukedi North zone confirmed the incident and said that the suspects were shot at...

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World News

Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma accepts University teaching post

The appointment comes weeks after the billionaire made a rare public appearance in China following his fall from grace during a government...

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Crime

Man arrested after fatally stabbing woman who rejected him

The Friday night incident occurred inside a restauran where the suspect who is a colleague of the deceased, left work early and...

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News

Muhakanizi’s body arrives home ahead of Sunday burial

The body of the former Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi has this morning arrived in Uganda after spending over a week...

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National

Prince Nakibinge calls for budget increase to city roads

Prince Nakibinge also cautioned road users against reckless driving since human behavior is the main cause of road crashes.

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Big Story

OPM hit by fresh multi-billion refugee scandal

Thousands of fake refugees have been detected in registration records for camps in northern Uganda, a setback for efforts to improve the...

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News

UBOS ED Chris Mukiza speaks out on exit reports, ‘I am still in charge’

Dr Mukiza when contacted on Friday said he was appointed to his position on March 30, 2019, meaning his five-year contract ends...

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Business

Stanbic’s Anne Juuko only Ugandan listed among Africa’s 2023 Top Women CEOs

The data-driven list recognizes women who are leading large businesses that are also listed on one of Africa’s stock exchanges with a...

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News

NCHE closes seven Team University study centres over non-accreditation

The learning centres found in Mbale, Iganga, Rukungiri, Hoima, Ntungamo, Fort Portal and Lira had not been accredited to conduct teaching and...

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Big Story

DETAILED: Inside the NRM Caucus that saw Museveni return the Anti-Gay Bill to parliament

Museveni congratulated the MPs for their stand on homosexuality and agreed to sign bill into law once a few changes are made...

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Technology

Twitter begins mass removal of legacy blue ticks

Owner Elon Musk, who has seen his $44 billion investment in the site shrivel, earlier pledged to get rid of what he...

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Just In

Museveni declines to sign Anti-Homosexuality Bill, returns it to parliament

According to a tweet shared by Mr Dombo, one of the resolutions the party agreed on is to send the bill back...

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Breaking

Muslims to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr on Friday

Eid is celebrated across the world as Muslim faithful mark the end of the 30-day fasting period in the month of Ramathan.

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Breaking

CID grills Minister Oboth over Karamoja Iron Sheets

The West Budama MP reported at the CID headquarters on Thursday afternoon to record an additional statement on the diversion of the...

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Business

Copia closes shop in Uganda after two years

Although this restructuring is the company's move to focus on profitability, the CEO says the company will relaunch in Uganda and other...

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Court

Minister Lugoloobi granted sh10m cash bail

Lugoloobi was also ordered to surrender his diplomatic passport and his sureties asked to pay each UGX 100 million in non-cash for...

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News

Dr Yona Baguma Appointed new NARO Director General

Minister Tumwebaze confirmed the appointment in a Thursday tweet and said Dr Baguma replaces Dr Ambrose Agona who retires on April 21,...

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Just In

Gov’t declares Friday public holiday for Eid-al-Fitr celebrations

This was disclosed in an official announcement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Ms Catherine Bitarakwate dated Thursday, April 20,...