Bad valuers to pay fine of Shs 100M in new land acquisition law
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Bad valuers to pay fine of Shs 100M in new land acquisition law

February 12, 2025
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Land acquisition processes are expected to become efficient once the Valuation Bill, 2024 is passed into law. It is further projected that the proposed law will lead to improved efficiency of the real estate and financial markets. The Bill was tabled for its first reading by the Minister of Lands,

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Former UPC, DP stalwarts explain how Museveni Exploited Obote’s Mistakes to Rule for 39 Years?
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Former UPC, DP stalwarts explain how Museveni Exploited Obote’s Mistakes to Rule for 39 Years?

February 11, 2025
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On July 27, 2024, Uganda marked exactly 39 years since Apollo Milton Obote was overthrown for the second time as the country’s president. Born in 1925 in Akokoro village, present-day Apac district, Obote was the son of the late Stanley Opeto, a village chief, and Puliska Opeto. He was the

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Museveni to Grace 48th Commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum
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Museveni to Grace 48th Commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum

February 11, 2025
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President Yoweri Museveni is set to attend the 48th commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Wii-Gweng, Mucwini, Kitgum District, as reported by Daily Star. The announcement was made by the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng. Canon Ongeng shared that this year’s commemoration has drawn

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2024 UCE Results: Why more than 350,000 Candidates Exceled in the Inaugural Competency-Based Curriculum
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2024 UCE Results: Why more than 350,000 Candidates Exceled in the Inaugural Competency-Based Curriculum

February 11, 2025
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The just-released 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results indicate that more than 350,146 candidates qualified for the UCE certificate. According to Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), a total of 359,417 candidates were registered as the first cohort under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

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NUP Endorses Lawyer Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North By-Election
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NUP Endorses Lawyer Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North By-Election

February 11, 2025
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The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed city lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election. The party said in a statement. “Our Election Management Committee (EMC) has today announced Elias Nalukoola as our official flag bearer for Kawempe North by-election. We congratulate him upon

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Parliament Vets Atingi-Ego as Governor of Bank of Uganda
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Parliament Vets Atingi-Ego as Governor of Bank of Uganda

February 11, 2025
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Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego has been vetted as the Governor of the Bank of Uganda after serving in an acting capacity for three years. He officially replaces the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who passed away in 2022 at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. He was vetted by the appointments committee of

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Minister Muyingo urges parents to shield children from negative holiday influences.
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Minister Muyingo urges parents to shield children from negative holiday influences.

December 26, 2024
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Minister of State for Higher Education, Dr. Chrysestom Muyingo, has called on parents to take their responsibilities seriously to curb the growing challenge of school dropouts and moral decay among children. He made these remarks during Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, presided over by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere.

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Kazimba cautions on DNA testing, urges hope and care among Christians
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Kazimba cautions on DNA testing, urges hope and care among Christians

December 26, 2024
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Christians have been urged to embrace hope in Christ and draw strength from the mystery of His birth. This was the central message from Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu during the first Christmas service held at the newly inaugurated All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero, Uganda. In his sermon, Archbishop Kazimba addressed

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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
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Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

December 26, 2024
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BBC | The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey. The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the

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21 babies born in Iganga Hospital on Christmas Day
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21 babies born in Iganga Hospital on Christmas Day

December 26, 2024
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While many were tucked up in bed waiting for the big day to arrive, midwives at Iganga Hospital were busy bringing new life into the world. At least 21 babies were born on Christmas Day at Iganga main hospital. Three of the mothers delivered by caesarean section while the rest

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