The King (Omukama) of Tooro Kingdom, Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV has warned that Uganda’s future could be lost to teenage pregnancies, asking government and partners to fast track interventions to end the vice. He made the remarks while officiating at the Inter-Generational Dialogue held at Serena hotel today. The dialogue
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Journalism is known as the fourth estate after the three top governance organs on matters of the humanity. Media Challenge Initiative, an NGO formed by the group of journalists is up in arms to create an impact on the looming climate change in the country. Speaking at the press conference
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Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021: Burkina Faso Vs Uganda Cranes – 13th November 2019 – Ouagadougou (10 PM) *Uganda Cranes will travel with a chartered flight aboard Uganda Airlines Bombardier departing Entebbe International Airport on 12th November 2019 and will return on 14th November 2019 after the game. 30 Airtickets have been
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It is a public secret that tycoon Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka’s Business Empire is facing unprecedented turbulence resulting from a disagreement with his son, Jordan Ssebuliba Kiwanuka. Although he has lived a low profile for many decades, Kiwanuka is the Chief Executive Officer of renowned Oscar Industries and runs a number
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The Uganda government said on Monday its economy was 11.6% larger than earlier thought after it rebased its calculations, a move economists said was to incorporate new sectors whose output had grown in recent years. The east African country’s gross domestic product (GDP) now stood at 122.7 trillion shillings at
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President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday opened a major summit aimed at reviving Russia's influence in Africa, telling leaders from the continent he would seek to double trade in the coming years. All 54 African states were represented at the first Russia-Africa Summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, with
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The Uganda Girl Guides Association (UGGA) has launched a fundraising drive aimed at raising awareness and funds toward hosting the historic World Conference of Girl Guides. The body which has been in existence in the country since 1914 is affiliated to the global World Association of Girl Guides and Scouts
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Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe is responsible for the ongoing protest against tuition increment at the institution, Joseph Ssewungu (pictured), the Kalungu East MP has said. The lawmaker blames the VC for politicizing matters at the University. The Makerere University strike where students are involved in running battles with
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Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telco by market share, has turned 19, with new products it says will remain forever young, Daily Nation reports. The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed mobile services operator on Wednesday marked its last teen year by rolling out data, voice and SMS packages without expiry dates. SUIT The roll-out
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Government has come under fire after The State Minister of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education and Sports, John Muyingo (in featured photo) issued a directive to have all teachers obtain degrees if they are to retain jobs. Reacting to government’s move, Kalungu East MP, Joseph Ssewungu, a teacher
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