Battle for NUP Ticket: Malende, Luyirika Each Contribute Shs 10 Million to Party Campaigns
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Battle for NUP Ticket: Malende, Luyirika Each Contribute Shs 10 Million to Party Campaigns

July 29, 2025
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In a bid to boost her visibility within the National Unity Platform (NUP), Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has responded to internal party pressure by contributing Shs 10 million towards NUP’s campaign fundraising efforts. Earlier, Malende sought an audience with NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known

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Aga Khan Hospital Discharges Shamim Malende to political pressure
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Aga Khan Hospital Discharges Shamim Malende to political pressure

July 13, 2025
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Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, has been discharged from Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya after spending three months undergoing specialized medical treatment. Malende traveled to Kenya in April following a continued deterioration in her health. Prior to that, she had been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala,

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Francis Babu, Olive Kigongo Pay Emotional Tribute to Late Son Cedric Babu
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Francis Babu, Olive Kigongo Pay Emotional Tribute to Late Son Cedric Babu

June 6, 2025
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Former Kampala Central MP Capt. Francis Babu and businesswoman Olive Zaitun Kigongo have paid heartfelt tribute to their late son, Cedric Babu, ahead of his burial in Mpigi District. Cedric, a well-known sportsman and respected public figure, passed away last week at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. He died

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Grief as Capt. Francis Babu Receives Son Cedric’s Body at Entebbe Airport
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Grief as Capt. Francis Babu Receives Son Cedric’s Body at Entebbe Airport

June 4, 2025
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A sombre mood enveloped Entebbe International Airport as Kampala Central MP Capt. Francis Babu received the body of his son, Cedric Babu, who passed away last week at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Cedric, a renowned sportsman and public figure, died while undergoing treatment for a severe heart condition.

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Gen. Muhoozi: Cedric Babu Was a true  Friend, Brother and Patriot
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Gen. Muhoozi: Cedric Babu Was a true  Friend, Brother and Patriot

June 1, 2025
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The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has mourned the passing of Cedric Babu, the Vice Chairman for Kampala on the Central Committee of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), describing him as a close friend, patriot, and multi-talented leader. Cedric Babu, a renowned sportsman and political figure,

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Cedric Babu in critical condition, Seeks £300,000 for Life-Saving Heart Transplant
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Cedric Babu in critical condition, Seeks £300,000 for Life-Saving Heart Transplant

May 30, 2025
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Cedric Babu, son of Capt. Francis Babu and Olive Kigongo is seeking £300,000 (approximately Shs 1.2 billion) to undergo a heart transplant. The sportsman is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, where he was airlifted after collapsing in Kigali, Rwanda. “We’re writing

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MP Shamim Malende to Undergo Surgery at Aga Khan Hospital
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MP Shamim Malende to Undergo Surgery at Aga Khan Hospital

April 16, 2025
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Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, is set to undergo surgery at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya following a deterioration in her health, Daily Star has learned. Malende was flown to Kenya last week for specialized medical treatment after her condition continued to decline. Prior to this, she had

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Shamim Malende’s Health Deteriorates, Referred to Aga Khan Hospital for Treatment
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Shamim Malende’s Health Deteriorates, Referred to Aga Khan Hospital for Treatment

April 11, 2025
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Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, has been transferred to Kenya for specialized medical care following a continued deterioration in her health. Malende had initially been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. However, doctors there recommended that she seek further medical attention at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya.

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