October 9, 2017 marks 55 years since Uganda attained independence from Britain. However, the desire to be politically, economically and socially independent largely remains a dream. While it’s true that Uganda has witnessed unprecedented political turmoil (largely caused by Ugandans themselves) which has negatively devastated the economy, many Ugandans still
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Uganda’s women have made remarkable progress across various sectors of the economy since 1962. However, they are yet to make significant inroads in the banking sector especially in top leadership positions. For example, out of the 24 operating banks in Uganda, there is only one woman heading a bank-Annet Nakawunde
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Hajji Hassan Katende and his wife Nassali Janat Katende are quite an admirable couple and family, thanks to the transformation they have undergone in recent years. Although they are located in Kaberebere Town Council, Isingiro district, they are economically very far compared to many Kampala dwellers. “We were not badly
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President Yoweri Museveni has warned the opposition and Ugandans against the lifting of the age limit, noting that he will not allow the country be thrown into bloodshed again . Speaking metaphorically during Uganda’s 55th Independence celebrations held in Bushenyi district on Monday, Museveni said: “Uganda’s independence and democracy was
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The Uganda Cranes put up a spirited fight when they played Egypt over two legs in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. At home, the national football team managed a historical 1-0 win over the Pharaohs. When they went to Alexandria, they were no pushovers despite losing 1-0. But after losing
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Militants attacked two military bases in northeastern Congo early on Monday, killing one U.N. peacekeeper and injuring a dozen others, the U.N. mission and the army said. “I can confirm an attack on the MONUSCO base at Mamundioma this morning which killed one peacekeeper and injured 12,” said the spokeswoman
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Only four medical facilities in and around Kampala have properly stocked and road worthy ambulances. Ambulances are vehicles or means of transport equipped to take sick or injured people to and from the hospital in emergency situations. According to a disaster preparedness drill that was carried out in June this
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Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango has expressed his displeasure over the condition of the turf at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, where Uganda drew 0-0 with Ghana. “It was a disgrace to play the World Cup qualifier match on this pitch. The pitch must be looked after because we are
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Uganda's chances of chasing the 20128 FIFA World Cup dream are almost over after the Cranes drew 0-0 with Ghana at Namboole on Saturday. Uganda needed all three points to remain in contention of claiming a maiden World Cup ticket, but with 8 points, their campaign could be all over
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Uganda Cranes players will earn an extra USD500 (Shs1.8m) if they win against Ghana this afternoon. The pledge was made by FUFA President Moses Magogo as he paid a courtesy visit to the team's camp at Sky Hotel in Naalya last night. According to the FA's official website, the players who usually
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