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Experts warn of dangers of Air Pollution Levels to unborn babies

Kampala, (UG): Experts at Makerere University Lung Institute have warned that exposure to air pollution by pregnant women is catastrophic to their...

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DPP directs on prosecution of homosexuality cases in new Anti-Gay law

Kampala, (UG): The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has directed that all case files with charges preferred under the...

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Opinion

Wejuli Mike: Will our efforts to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance outpace their evolving tactics

Imagine you fall ill, seek medical help, and start a cure to cure your ailment. You put your trust in modern medicine...

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FABIO Uganda consults Busoga journalists, EC on proposed electoral reforms

Jinja, (UG): The First African Bicycle Information Organisation (FABIO) in partnership with USAID and Uganda National NGO forum on Tuesday engaged journalists...

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Born Again Christians can be good agents of transformation – Museveni

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that the Born-Again Christians can be good agents of socio-economic transformation due to their...

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PICTORIAL: Minister Kabanda, Kisaka, launch Keep Kampala Clean Campaign

Kampala, (UG): The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajat Minsa Kabanda, together with the KCCA Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka...

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President Museveni Commissions Railway Concrete Sleeper Factory

Buikwe, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday commissioned Uganda’s first-ever railway concrete sleeper factory in Kawolo, Lugazi, Buikwe district. President Yoweri Kaguta...

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Crime

Man, 33, arrested for impersonating police officer in Nakaseke

NAKASEKE, UGANDA: The Territorial Police in Nakaseke are investigating an impersonation case involving a 33-year-old man who was arrested on Friday, September...

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Three inmates injured after truck rams into Prisons bus in Mityana

Mityana, (UG): The Uganda Prisons Service Friday confirmed that three prisoners were injured after a truck rammed into their bus on Thursday,...

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Current Affairs

PROFILE: Meet William W. Popp, the new U.S. Ambassador to Uganda

Kampala, (UG): The United States Mission in Uganda on Friday announced the appointment of Mr William W. Popp as the new U.S....

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Featured

I&M Bank Uganda appoints Robin Bairstow as Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Robin Bairstow as the Chief Executive Officer...

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OP-ED

OP-ED: An open letter to Minister J.C Muyingo

By Steven Masiga Greetings Mr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Hon Minister of State for Higher Education! Warm regards and thank you for...

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Luuka chiefdom to tackle barriers to dev’t in Tabingwa Day celebrations

Luuka, (UG): Luuka chiefdom, one of the 11 chiefdoms making up the Busoga Kingdom has risen up to unite people and steer...

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Business

Billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia endorses Airtel IPO, urges Ugandans to take part

Billionaire businessman as well as the largest Ugandan and individual equities investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange has endorsed Airtel Uganda’s Initial...

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Big Story

Former MTN Legal Head Anthony Katamba to pay costs after losing defamation case

Kampala, (UG): The High Court Civil Division in Kampala has dismissed with costs a case in which former MTN Head of Legal...

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KCCA Boss, Buganda Land Board CEO discuss Smart City agenda

Kampala, (UG): The Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Ms Dorothy Kisaka, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the...

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Parliament tasks gov’t on rising fuel prices, school fees

Kampala, (UG): Parliament has asked the Government to present efforts to combat the rising prices of fuel that have rocked the country...

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Vets face seven-year jail term for causing death to animals in new Bill

Kampala, (UG): Veterinary practitioners whose licences are revoked but continue to practice and in the process cause death to animals or humans...

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Education Ministry halts transfer of Mbale School head

Kampala, (UG): The Ministry of Education and Sports has stopped the controversial transfer of the head teacher of the Mbale School for...

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Crime

179 victims rescued as police bust Wakiso human trafficking racket

Wakiso, (UG): The Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested a 38-year-old Harriet Nasuuna on human trafficking-related charges after 179 victims were rescued...

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Big Story

Parliament recommends sacking Trade Ministry PS Ssali over funds misuse

Kampala, (UG): Parliament has recommended the sacking of Ms Geraldine Ssali, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives...