Bwera Goes Digital: Free Public WiFi Launched in Border Town

The quiet streets of Bwera Town buzzed with excitement yesterday as the government switched on free public WiFi, marking a major step in Uganda’s push to connect its most remote…

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Bank Of Uganda Governor Leads Charge to Revive Uganda’s Vanishing Forests

Under the warm morning sun in Masaka District, Bank of Uganda Governor Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego dug his shovel into the earth, planting the first of thousands of trees that will…

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US Cuts Ugandan Visitor Visas to Just 90 Days in Surprise Policy Shift

Ugandans planning trips to the United States will now face much tighter travel restrictions after the US Embassy in Kampala quietly slashed visa validity periods from two years to just…

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“Be Servants of the People”: South African Ambassador Urges African Leaders to Honor Mandela’s Legacy

As the world prepares to mark Mandela Day this Friday, July 18, a powerful call for servant leadership has echoed from Kampala, where South Africa’s ambassador to Uganda challenged African…

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Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Shot Endorsed by WHO as “Game Changer” in Global Fight Against AIDS

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recommended a groundbreaking new weapon in the fight against HIV—an injectable drug that provides six months of protection with just two shots a…

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Ugandan government Approves Historic Shs 724.7 Billion Pay Rise for Public Servants

The Ugandan government has taken a major step toward addressing long-standing salary disparities in the public sector by approving a Shs 724.7 billion increase to the national wage bill. This…

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Somalia Takes Historic Step to Protect Migrant Workers with New Labor Policy

Somalia has reached a major milestone in the fight for workers’ rights after the Cabinet approved the country’s first-ever National Labour Migration Policy. The move, celebrated by labor advocates and…

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Texas Floods Leave 13 Dead and 20 Children Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue

A devastating wave of floods has torn through parts of Texas, killing at least 13 people and leaving many more missing including around 20 children from a summer camp. The…

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President Museveni Welcomes Pastor Benny Hinn for Spiritual Discussion at State Lodge

President Yoweri Museveni hosted famous televangelist Benny Hinn at Nakasero State Lodge on Sunday for a meeting that blended faith, national values, and prayer for Uganda. The gathering brought together…

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Uganda’s Elderly Left Behind as Experts Push for Universal Pension Law

A growing chorus of voices is calling for Uganda to establish a universal pension system, as new research reveals most of the country’s elderly population struggle without any reliable income.…

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