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Source: Adapted from Al Jazeera A devastating famine, driven by a 22-month Israeli blockade, has claimed at least 240 lives in Gaza, including 107 children, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry’s latest figures from August 17, 2025. The blockade’s severe restrictions on food, water, and humanitarian aid have plunged the region into a humanitarian crisis, […]
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Tonight, August 18, 2025, the Uganda Cranes take on South Africa in a thrilling CHAN 2024 Group C clash at Namboole Stadium, with every ticket sold out for the 8:00 p.m. kickoff. The electric atmosphere is set to fuel a fierce battle for a quarter-final spot. Leading Group C with six points, the Cranes hold […]
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At 1 a.m. today, the vibrant pulse of Uganda’s tourism scene grew louder as renowned British sports commentator Rob Walker touched down at Entebbe International Airport, greeted with a warm welcome orchestrated by the Uganda Tourism Board, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon team. The celebrated voice of global athletics, […]
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Solomon Kampala Kyagulanyi, the eldest son of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Mexican national Helen Jacquez. The 19-year-old shared the news on Instagram, where the couple posted photos displaying their matching engagement rings. The announcement, following months of shared moments on […]
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi, recognizing his role in amplifying the message of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) through the media. Mr. Mirundi, a renowned political analyst, author, and former Presidential Press Secretary, died on August 13, 2024. In a message delivered by Haji Faruk Kirunda, the […]
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The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged Jennifer Etit Okaka, the Human Resource Manager at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), with corruption, abuse of office, and causing financial loss to the government. Prosecutors allege that between June and November 2023, Okaka neglected to update the payroll system to remove an employee who had […]
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The race to Uganda’s highest office began today as 51 registered voters picked up nomination and supporter forms, along with guidelines, from the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Kampala. Of the aspirants, 45 are men and six are women, with the majority being new or little-known figures, particularly among the youth. Only four are affiliated […]
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Former Cabinet Minister, author, and women’s rights champion Mary Karooro Okurut has died at the age of 70. Her passing, announced today by State Minister for Primary Health Care Margaret Muhanga, followed complications from injuries sustained in a recent road crash. In an emotional message on X (formerly Twitter), Muhanga described Karooro as her “bosom […]
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the display of the National Voters’ Register will commence on April 17, 2025, at all polling stations across Uganda, marking a key milestone in the preparations for the 2025 General Elections. Describing the exercise as “a cornerstone for a credible election,” the EC emphasized its importance in ensuring […]
Continue ReadingPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to honour the legacy of his fallen FRONASA comrades from Busoga by initiating sustainable community transformation projects. During a meeting with the children and grandchildren of the late FRONASA members, including the family of the late Eng. Samuel Kasadha, President Museveni recognised their pivotal role in Uganda’s liberation struggle. […]
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