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Uganda might have to go through a 2007-08 Kenya to rebuild
Observer
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July 9, 2025
Kenyan protestors mocking Uganda Writing on boastfulness around torture recently, comrade Dr Busingye Kabumba noted that one cannot miss the arrogance of our security and political leadership when they chest-thump and ask, “what will you do?” This...
The care work of the courtroom: How women lawyers are fighting to keep immigrants safe
The 19th News
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July 10, 2025
At 4 a.m. on December 31, Jocelyn Cazares Willingham sat in her parents’ home in Los Angeles, working to finalize a request to release one of her clients from immigration detention, where he had been held since August. She understood that his...
Government says coffee prices are determined by global buyers
NTV Uganda
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Government says coffee prices are determined by global buyers The government says coffee prices are set by international buyers and it has no control over their determination. However, officials warn that subsidizing coffee prices is not...
Uganda banks on nature for sustainable development
NTV Uganda
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Uganda banks on nature for sustainable development Government is increasingly leveraging the country’s natural resources as a foundation for sustainable economic growth. Through initiatives such as forest restoration, biodiversity action plans,...
Ugandan church built with money raised by Parramatta parish
Catholic News
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July 8, 2025
The blessing of the new church, which has a capacity for up to 300 people (Supplied) A new Catholic church has been built in Uganda with money donated by the Winston Hills parish in the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook. Fr Abraham...
Uganda Waragi vibe reigns as MC Kash ‘Owakabi’ celebrates 15 years of laughter
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Password Lounge in Gulu erupted in waves of laughter last Friday night as the region’s tallest comedian, MC Kash “Owakabi,” celebrated 15 years in the industry, proving that laughter can be serious business after...
ABSA Uganda relaunches business club to boost SME growth
NTV Uganda
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ABSA Uganda relaunches business club to boost SME growth Absa Bank Uganda has relaunched its Business Club, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to a structured support platform for just 40,000 shillings a month. The...
President Museveni Flags-Off Construction of Bukasa- Ssentema- Kakiri Road, Emphasizes Wealth Creation at Household Level
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has today officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Bukasa–Ssentema–Kakiri Road. The ceremony...
UPDF dispatches team to probe military helicopter crash in Somalia
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s military has dispatched a team to investigate the deadly helicopter crash that killed five peacekeepers and injured six others in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Felix...
Government orders fresh vetting of foreign nationals over cannibalism, claims
The Standard
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Suspects accused of human trafficking, and organ harvesting. [Screen Grab] The government has ordered a fresh vetting of foreign nationals residing in West Pokot amid allegations of involvement in cannibalism, human trafficking, and organ...
Ricardo Martinelli: “This is an Achievement of this Government, which Cared about the Country’s Image, unlike the Previous One.”
Newsroom Panama
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July 10, 2025
Panama regains “international trust” after being removed from the European Union (EU) money laundering list. Former President Ricardo Martinelli, above right, attributed Panama’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions to...
“Let’s be at our best behaviour because we are having visitors around….” CS Murkomen
Switch TV
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July 15, 2025
As Kenya readies to host one of the continent’s biggest football tournaments next month, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is asking Kenyans to be on their best behaviour. The 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which Kenya will...
Seth Murari: The Patriot Driving Change in Mbarara City’s Political Scene
Red Pepper
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July 10, 2025
Seth Murari has become a household name in Mbarara City, especially among the youth who form the majority of the voting population. His unwavering support for sports and youth empowerment has made him a symbol of inspiration, transformation, and...
NCBA launches inaugural parent & child golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda hosted its inaugural Parent and Child Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club last weekend, bringing together parents and their aspiring young golfers for a memorable fun day filled with...
Uganda Welcomes the Iconic Webb Ellis Rugby Trophy at Entebbe International Airport
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and Nile Breweries, today received the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup at Entebbe International Airport. The Webb Ellis Cup is the official trophy awarded to the winner of the...
Suspicions surround international legal trade in Galápagos iguanas
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
The mega-diverse Galápagos archipelago is home to more than 9,000 species, most of them endemic, including four species of threatened iguanas. A new study has uncovered how traffickers obtain valid CITES permits for trafficked animals — Galápagos...
BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy
IOL
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Uganda stands out for its progressive refugee policy, a cornerstone of its leadership in refugee affairs. This policy, which has been carefully crafted through legal and institutional frameworks championed by Kampala and endorsed by AU assemblies,...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov visits Brazil
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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08 July 2025 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, continues his visit to Brazil, representing the Republic of Belarus at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on behalf of the Head of State. In his speech...
IUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU
IUCN
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This agreement comes at a critical time, as Uganda faces increasing pressure on its fragile ecosystems. The urgency is clear: the country is losing an estimated 122,000 hectares of forest cover annually, according to the National State of the...
President Museveni Kicks Off PDM Tour in Wakiso, Vows to Extend More Support
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today kicked off his Parish Development Model assessment tour in Wakiso District, Uganda’s most densely populated district with over 3.4 million residents. According to the 2024 Census, the district stretches...