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Ugandan Athlete Succumbs to Injuries After Fire Incident

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, has tragically passed away after suffering critical injuries in a brutal fire attack allegedly carried out by her boyfriend. The incident, which occurred outside her residence in Eldoret, Kenya, left the athlete with severe …

September 5, 2024

Politics·World

Kagame Plans Church Tax to Curb Exploitation

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced a proposal to introduce a tax on church collections, responding to growing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations by some religious leaders. Kagame highlighted the rapid increase in churches across Rwanda, many of …

August 24, 2024

Health·World

EAC Calls for Action Against Mpox Outbreak

The East African Community (EAC) has issued a call to its eight member states to intensify public education on the prevention and protection against mpox (monkeypox) following a recent outbreak in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo …

July 31, 2024

Politics·World

Uganda court charges 36 opposition supporters with terrorism-related offences

A Ugandan court charged 36 opposition supporters on Monday with terrorism-related offences after they were deported from neighbouring Kenya where they had travelled to attend a training course, court papers seen by Reuters showed. The 36 people, who are members …

July 30, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture·World

Rotarians Lead East Africa in Environmental Initiative

The celebration marking over a century of service, Rotarians spanning Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Southern Sudan have embarked on a significant initiative aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and community welfare through extensive tree-planting efforts. The mission kicked off …

July 15, 2024

Travel·World

US Bans Uganda Speaker, Army Chief, Ministers Entry

The United States has imposed an entry ban on five Ugandan public officials, including the Speaker of Parliament and the former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. This action adds to the pressure on Kampala to address concerns regarding the integrity …

May 31, 2024

Travel·World

Four EAC Partners Join The Kenya-Uganda SGR Project

Four East African Community member states this week joined the Kenya and Uganda joint project to develop a modern railway on the Northern Corridor. However, the lack of funding remains a persistent issue for the joint standard gauge railway (SGR) …

May 4, 2024

Politics·World

We Need Loans That Drive Prosperity, Museveni Tells World Bank

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of loans that drive prosperity during his address to the World Bank. Highlighting the need for financial support that fosters economic growth and development in Africa,the Preisdent, stressed the significance of …

April 30, 2024

Business·World

Uganda To Launch First Domestic Tin Processing Plant Next Month

Uganda will commission its first tin refining plant in the southwestern region next month, a senior Mining Ministry official said, as part of efforts to expand capacity and add value domestically to its minerals. President Yoweri Museveni wants to maximise …

April 5, 2024

Health·World

Uganda Civil Servants Told To Exercise Weekly

The Ugandan government has instructed all civil servants to spend two hours a week doing physical exercise to keep them fit and healthy. The directive was shared in a letter to government agencies from the head of public service, Lucy …

March 28, 2024

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