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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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Hard Times: Sudhir’s Kampala Parents Teachers Protest Over Poor Pay,Working Conditions

Teachers at Kampala Parents School have gone on strike, citing delayed salaries, low wages, and allegations of preferential treatment of Indian staff as key grievances. The protest has sparked widespread concern, especially given the school’s status as one of Uganda’s most prestigious

November 23, 2024

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What Dr. Hamis Kiggundu Can Learn from Fellow Billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Ham Kiggundu has been in the news recently over controversies surrounding the Nakivubo Stadium redevelopment. The Catholic Church expressed displeasure with him over a blocked road leading to one of its facilities, sparking discontent among various stakeholders, including KCCA, vendors, and other

November 22, 2024

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Dr Besigye,Obeid Lutale Remanded To Prison Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

November 20, 2024

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Immigration Stuck With 15,000 Incomplete Passports Backlog

The Directorate of Immigration is grappling with a backlog of 15,000 incomplete passports due to errors made by applicants during the application process. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealed this during a press briefing in Naguru on

November 19, 2024

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Constrained: Ugandan Tea Farmers Seek UGX 126 Billion Government Bailout Amid Sector Crisis

Tea farmers in Uganda have called on the government for a UGX 126 billion bailout to save the struggling sector from potential collapse, as declining global tea prices force some farmers to abandon their plantations. Onesimus Matsiko, the Chairman of the Tea

November 18, 2024

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UBOS: Increase in Households Living in Owner-Occupied Units in 2024

The aftermath of the release of the 2024 Nation Census report was dominated by discussions about the errors in the ethnic data errors. This effectively hampered the in-depth analysis of the report. Little attention from academics, scholars and the media was paid

November 14, 2024

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Govt Outs Ultimatum To Ugandan Importers To Secure Marine Insurance By January 2025

The government has given importers up to January 2025 to procure marine insurance for their imports from locally licensed insurance companies. This was announced by Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, and Secretary to Treasury, on

November 8, 2024

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Sigh Of Relief: 20 Jailed Ugandan Girls Rescued From Deadly Dubai Prisons

The government has rescued and returned home the third group of Ugandans with minor cases from jails in Saudi Arabia. A total of 20 ladies who were recently rescued arrived in Uganda on Monday night, November 4th, 2024, and were received by

November 6, 2024

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Be Disciplined Because You Are Leaders Of Tomorrow-Col Katabazi Lectures UNSA Students

Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), who was the first General Secretary of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), has asked the student leaders to fully participate in transforming society. Col Katabazi, who was presiding

November 5, 2024

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Rejected: MPs Question Kiwanda’s Credentials To Chair National Consultative Forum

Members of Parliament (MPs) from different political parties have expressed their dissatisfaction with the consortium that was set up by the law to advise political groups called the National Consultative Forum, saying that it has done nothing towards the improvement of politicians

November 4, 2024

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