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REWIND: How Rwandan rebels killed eight tourists in the 1999 Bwindi massacre

The Tuesday horrific attack by ADF Rebels in which two foreign tourists and a Ugandan guide were killed has triggered an archive...

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Bank of Uganda spent sh199bn on printing new currencies in 2022

Kampala, (UG): The 2022/2023 annual report by the Bank of Uganda has revealed that the Central Bank spent Shs199bn to print and...

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Ronaldo hits two as Portugal thrash Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Roberto Martinez’s relentless Portugal thrashed Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-0 on Monday in Euro 2024 qualifying. Portugal, who...

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Crime

How thugs robbed Nansana businessman sh850k using toy pistol

Kampala, (UG): The three assailants who robbed Robert Ponsiano Ssenyange, a businessman at Yesu Amala of his money and a mobile phone...

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REVEALED: Why Absa Bank turned down request towards Busoga’s Royal Wedding

In the limelight of events, Absa Bank Uganda Ltd has attracted public attention after the banking institution declined to extend financial assistance...

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Uganda takes over Nile Basin Initiative leadership

Kampala, (UG): The Republic of Uganda has today taken over the leadership of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) for a period of...

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Rain, heavy traffic disrupts students, teachers, as UCE exams kickoff

Uganda, (URN): The early Monday morning downpour in Kigezi sub-region slightly disrupted the commencement of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations,...

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World Food Day: Farmers call for increased funding to preserve water resources

Kampala, (UG): Ugandan small scale farmers have cried out to potential donors and agencies to help in conservation of the environment with...

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WENRECO to revive fading athletics in West Nile

Arua, (UG): West Nile region is actively scouting for athletic talents with the strong support of the West Nile Rural Electrification Company...

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Sports

University League: Kyambogo, Ndejje share spoils in thrilling encounter

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Kyambogo 1 Ndejje 1 The match between Kyambogo University and Ndejje University in the University Football League (UFL)...

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Crime

Ex-UPDF soldier netted with counterfeit US Dollars worth $40,000

Kampala, (UG): Police in Kampala are holding a former soldier of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) over the illegal possession of...

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Opinion

Education: A key ingredient for delivery of comprehensive Palliative Care Services

By Brian Nambale Today, October 14th, we commemorate World Hospice & Palliative Care Day under the theme “Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative...

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Uganda ease past Mozambique in U20 Women’s World Qualifiers

Friday, October 13, 2023Uganda 2-0 Mozambique (Aggregate: 8-0) Buikwe, (UG): The Uganda U20 Women’s national football team, also known as the Queen...

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Africa

Miss Rwanda pageant organiser handed 5-year jail term for rape

Kigali, Rwanda (AFP): The organiser of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant was Friday sentenced to five years in prison for rape and...

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2 pupils dead, several hospitalised in Mukono school food poisoning

Mukono, (UG): Police in Mukono District on Friday registered a case of suspected food poisoning which left two pupils dead and several...

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Norway to close Kampala Embassy in 2024

Kampala, (UG): The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the European country will close operations at its Kampala Embassy in...

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Attorney General petitions court to block Zaake’s return as commissioner

Kampala, (UG): Mityana Municipality MP, Hon Francis Zaake’s return to parliament as Commissioner is facing yet another hurdle after the Attorney General...

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Health

Public urged to “Move Against Thrombosis” on 10-year anniversary of World Thrombosis Day

The Global campaign promotes understanding of blood clot prevention fundamentals and often overlooked signs, symptoms and risks Today, (October 13, 2023) is...

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Zaake survives lynching over video defaming Rakai MP Kinyamatama

Kampala, (UG): The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Thomas Tayebwa was Thursday compelled to temporarily suspend the plenary until next week after...

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SMOKED OUT! Energy Ministry Boss Byokunda netted for fleecing $50m from Serbian investor

Kampala, (UG): Highly placed information reaching this publication indicates that a senior officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development sitting...