All posts tagged "featured"

Police Report: Over 3,800 drivers killed in road crashes are below 35 years

The high number of deaths among male drivers below 35 has raised alarm among road safety stakeholders, pointing to risky driving behaviour,...

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Features

King’s College Budo marks 120 years with calls for Teacher pay rise, action on corruption

Vice President Rt Maj Jessica Alupo, who officiated as chief guest, revealed that government is preparing a phased salary enhancement for Arts...

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PDM funds to blame for marriage breakups in Zombo

Leaders in Zombo warn that PDM funds are contributing to rising divorce cases, raising concerns about the programme’s impact on household unity...

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‘Eminat’ Sudhir leaves Teso smiling after impactful Bukedea eye camp held in Rajiv memory

Billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia’s eye camp in Bukedea restored sight to thousands and earned him the name “Eminat” as Teso honoured his impact.

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ULS demands release of journalist Arnold Mukose abducted after radio talkshow

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Arnold Anthony Mukose following his reported...

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How fugitive warder in Kiboga shooting was arrested in DR Congo

Anguyo, who until his arrest was attached to Kiboga Prisons, is said to have opened fire on February 23, 2026, during a...

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Todwong rallies Ugandan diaspora to tap investment opportunities at home

Addressing members of the Ugandan diaspora, Todwong emphasized that the country’s security and macroeconomic stability offer a conducive environment for investment.

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Bukedea Eye Camp: Tycoon Sudhir donates UGX 50m, inducted into Teso community

Ugandan Business magnate Sudhir Ruparelia has announced a Shs50 million contribution to the Iteso Kingdom during the closing ceremony of the three-day...

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USD7bn Bayer settlement raises fresh questions on agrochemical safety

Bayer’s $7.25 billion settlement over glyphosate has renewed scrutiny of agrochemical safety in Uganda, exposing regulatory gaps and public health risks.

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Little Miss Uganda contestants flagged off to Nairobi for Africa Pageant

UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa has flagged off Little Miss Uganda contestants to represent the country at the Little Mister and Miss Africa...

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Uganda, Lesotho seek joint cooperation on climate adaptation

Nebbi District and Lesotho officials have called for joint cooperation on climate adaptation, as Uganda’s LOCAL project draws global recognition for its...

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Big-Hearted: Tycoon Sudhir gifts 104-year-old woman wheelchair at Bukedea Eye Camp

Bukedea, Uganda: Ugandan billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia on Saturday warmed hearts at the ongoing Rajiv Ruparelia (RR) Free Eye...

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Bukedea Eye Camp reveals massive untreated vision crisis, govt urged to intervene

The three-day camp, which started on Friday, will run until Sunday evening, offering free screening, surgeries, medication, and eyeglasses to thousands more...

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Sudhir, Ruparelia Foundation honored for commendable role in success of Kampala City Festival

KCCA has awarded the Ruparelia Foundation for its role in the Kampala City Festival 2025, recognising its contribution to urban transformation and...

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UPDF Generals Nabasa, Namanya arrested as CDF Muhoozi shakes up military

The detention of Maj Gen Don Nabasa and Brig Gen Johnson Namanya comes amid what security insiders describe as a broader enforcement...

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Africa

Parliament ends Law school monopoly, scraps entry exams in major education reform

The newly passed legislation introduces sweeping reforms aimed at widening access to legal education, decentralising training, and strengthening regulatory oversight of professional...

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Restoring Sight, Restoring Hope: How Rajiv Memorial Eye Camp fared on day one in Bukedea

From surgeries to prescription glasses, the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp is already changing lives on Day One, with overwhelming turnout and...

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Gen Muhoozi drops intelligence chief Rugumayo for Munanura in fresh UPDF shake-up

Uganda's CDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has sacked Col Abdul Rugumayo as Deputy Military Intelligence chief, replacing him with Brig Gen Oscar Munanura...

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Current Affairs

Stigma, poverty driving women to risky and unsafe abortions in Gulu

Health experts in Gulu warn that stigma, legal fears, and limited access to care are pushing girls toward dangerous herbal abortions, contributing...

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PICTORIAL: Thousands flock Bukedea as Rajiv Memorial Free Eye Camp kicks off in high gear

The outreach, spearheaded by the Ruparelia Foundation in partnership with the Anita Among Foundation, drew overwhelming numbers of patients seeking free eye...

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