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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Two arrested for trafficking girls for sex trade
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Police are holding two people suspected of trafficking Ugandan girls to Oman for sex slavery and exploitation. Emmanuel Ssekayinga and Jane Namusoke were arrested after the repatriation of one of...
UNBS closes Halal water factory over poor hygiene
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has closed down Halal & Twayibah Foods & Beverages factory in Old…
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Uganda Airlines jets 'arrive next month'
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The minister of Internal Affairs Gen Jeje Odongo has directed police to deport 14 Egyptian nationals accused of…
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