Uganda’s turbulence of the 1980s was felt within church walls too
December 22, 2018 was a reunion of sorts for Namirembe cathedral choir old boys. I attended a special Christmas carols performance at the Ntinda residence of former ICT minister...
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Telecommunications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is currently engaging electronic media operators on the need to observe set advertising standards. According to UCC, the advertising standards require that adverts should...
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Police has launched an electronic Express Penalty System (EPS) for errant drivers. Police director of traffic, Dr Steven Kasiima says…
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Flying Squad operatives have shot two suspected armed robbers at Dr Kizza Besigye's Total Nsambya fuel station.The operatives claim…
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Dozens of Rwandan nationals living with HIV/AIDS have missed treatment following the closure of the Uganda-Rwanda border.Early this…
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Two goals in each half were enough to see Uganda Cranes kick start their 2019 Total Africa Cup…
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Buganda Road Magistrate's court has ruled that Makerere University researcher Dr Stella Nyanzi has a case to answer…
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The Uganda Revenue Authority has today morning intercepted a Kenyan registered truck at Busia border smuggling two people…
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