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Ugandan MPs, Diplomats & Academics Hail Imam Khomeini’s Contributions to Global Peace and Development

Nakawa, Kampala — The 36th death anniversary of the late Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was solemnly commemorated at Makerere University Business School (MUBS), drawing together diplomats, scholars, religious leaders, and students in a spirited call

June 4, 2025

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Hajji Kigongo Fumes at ‘Mafias’ Disturbing Namyalo at ONC, Vows to Support her Self-empowerment Programs

The National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo has fumed at selfish individuals disturbing the peace of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo at the Office of the National Chairman to back off and let her do the party’s

December 23, 2023

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Ismaili Community Joins PAP, Donates Relief Items Worth Millions To Kyaka Refugees

By Andrew Irumba Kampala: The Ismaili Civic Community in Uganda, an extension of the global Ismaili Civic Engagement of the Aghakan, has Saturday joined the Pan-African Pyramid (PAP) in a collection of relief aide to Kyaka II Refugees Settlement found in Kyegegwa

December 17, 2023

Business·National News

Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor

Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting

December 17, 2023

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Community Development Officers Ask for Vehicles to Monitor Gov’t Projects

Community Development Officers (CDOs) are demanding for transport vehicles to facilitate the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. GROW, is a government of Uganda initiative that seeks to provide women entrepreneurs who want to grow

December 17, 2023

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NSSF Reaps Early Rewards as Airtel Delivers Sweet Dividends

Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is celebrating a GH7.9 billion (US$2.1 million) windfall from Airtel’s interim dividend payout, just two months after the telecom giant’s stock market debut. This early return validates NSSF’s bold US$199 billion (US$52.6 million) investment in the

December 15, 2023

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5 Places Where People Walk Around Naked and It’s Completely Normal

These places have offered a unique opportunity for many people to cast aside societal norms. Whether it is the beach, outdoors or at an event, most people have at least a piece of clothing on. However, there are certain places where people

December 15, 2023

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Uganda’s UGX60 Billion Anti-tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion

The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine

December 14, 2023

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Judiciary Issues Clarification on Principal Judge Zeija’s Directive to Justice Stephen Mubiru

In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding a directive from Principal Judge Flavian Zeija concerning Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru’s work in the Commercial High Court, the Judiciary has taken prompt action to clarify the context and intentions behind the communication. Amidst growing

December 11, 2023

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US Government Announces More Sanctions for Errant Ugandan Officials

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. “After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy

December 11, 2023

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Parliament Scrutinises Sh3.5 trillion Supplementary Budget

The Budget Committee of Parliament has started scrutinizing the sh3.5 trillion supplementary budget aimed at financing key infrastructure projects for the Financial Year – FY 2022/2023. According to the supplementary budget framework paper presented to the Committee by Henry Musasizi, the Minister

December 6, 2023

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