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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Disowns Deepfake Scam Video, Warns Public Against AI-Driven Fraud

KAMPALA — Prominent Ugandan businessman and property mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a stern public warning following the circulation of a manipulated deepfake video falsely portraying him endorsing a dubious online financial platform. The fraudulent video, allegedly generated using advanced Deepfake

April 9, 2025

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‘Tools of Prosperity’: Central Youth MP Hopeful Begira Urges Young People to Lead Uganda’s Farming Revolution

Lwengo, Uganda – As Uganda intensifies efforts to empower its youth and modernise agriculture, aspiring Central Youth MP Hon. Begira Samuel has stepped into the spotlight with a renewed call to action, aligning his mission with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s vision

April 9, 2025

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TOP STORY! KCCA Passes Landmark Resolution Backing Investors, Snubs Lukwago’s Anti-Development Agenda

Kampala, Uganda – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has resolved that the Authority should allow able local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade the city’s drainage systems to combat Kampala’s persistent flooding crisis. This landmark decision was reached during a heated

April 5, 2025

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Hon. Muheesi Extends Eid Mubarak Wishes, Calls for Unity and Economic Empowerment

Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has extended warm Eid Mubarak wishes to the Muslim community, urging them to uphold the values of unity, discipline, and economic empowerment beyond Ramadan. “May all our devotion and prayers be accepted and

March 30, 2025

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Big Push! EAMV Backs Kabaka Birthday Run with UGX 10M to Tackle HIV/AIDS

East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has reaffirmed its commitment to public health by contributing UGX 10 million to support the fight against HIV/AIDS through the Buganda Kingdom’s annual Kabaka Birthday Run. The cheque handover took place at Bulange, Mengo, in a moment

March 28, 2025

Big Story·Religion

Call for Palestinian Solidarity Dominates Quds Day at Kampala University

International Quds Day was marked at Kampala University, Ggaba, in an event organized by the Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in cooperation with the university’s management. The event attracted high-level dignitaries, including Dr. Waldah M. Rajab

March 27, 2025

Big Story·Education

From Contaminated Dams to Clean Taps: St. Catherine Girls School Gets Fresh Water Through Hon. Jeniffer Muheesi’s Initiative

Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Jeniffer Muheesi, in collaboration with Yoshuwa Living Water, a China-based company, has successfully completed a multi-million shilling clean water project for St. Catherine Girls Secondary School and the surrounding community. The project, which replaces contaminated

March 14, 2025

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Uganda’s Mufti Mubajje Joins Global Islamic Leaders in Tehran for Key Conference

His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Grand Mufti of Uganda, arrived safely in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to participate as a facilitator in the prestigious international conference themed Holy Qur’an & International Diplomacy. The conference has drawn

March 7, 2025

Sports

Big Story! CAF Approves Hamz Stadium To Host Prestigious Continental Football Competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has authorized Uganda’s Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo to host a series of elite continental football tournaments, cementing the venue’s rapid rise as a cornerstone of African sports. Less than a year after opening its doors to the public

February 28, 2025

Education

Big-hearted: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Donates Computers to Schools, Resource Center in Kazo District

The District Woman Member of Parliament for Kazo, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has once again demonstrated her commitment to education and digital empowerment by equipping schools and a community resource center with computers. During her latest visit, she delivered a set of computers

February 28, 2025