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Tamale Mirundi is Dead

Uganda received somber news on the morning of August 13th, 2024, as former Presidential Press Secretary, Joseph Tamale Mirundi, passed away at Kisubi Hospital after a prolonged battle with diabetes and hypertension. His death marks the end of an era in Ugandan media and politics, where he was both a revered and polarizing figure. Tamale

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NEMA ED Barirega Condemns Landfilling Waste as Backwardness

National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) Executive Director Barirega Ankankwansah has said landfilling waste in the 21st century is backwardness. Barirega was reacting to the Kiteezi landfill disaster that has reportedly claimed up to 21 lives. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses and other property. Following the

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Rhinos Beat Buffaloes To Win Entebbe 7s

Rhinos Rugby Football Club won the inaugural sevens circuit of this year’s national sevens series in Entebbe on Sunday evening. Rhinos saw off Toyota Buffaloes 17-05 in the men’s main cup final at Entebbe Works Grounds. In the final, Rhinos maintained their invincible streak in Entebbe, scoring three quick tries. Captain Allan Olango scored a

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Lukwago Says President Museveni Neglected Kiteezi Landfill Crisis

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has castigated the executive for negligence of duty regarding the Kiteezi landfill. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in the Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses. By press time, KCCA had confirmed 21 deaths related to the disaster. While KCCA blames a structural accident as they launch investigations, public

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Vipers To Face BUL FC in FUFA Super 8 Final

Vipers Sports Club will play BUL FC in the final of this year’s edition of the FUFA Super 8 competitions. Coach Nikola Kavazovic’s charges booked their slot in the August 31 final with a 1-0 win against a Uganda Select Side at the Phillip Omondi Stadium-Lugogo on Sunday evening. Despite persistent pressure and playing on

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Namujju Calls Two Months in Prison a ‘Learning Experience’

Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju has described her close to two months in prison as a learning experience. The embattled MP made the revelations at a thanksgiving service in her constituency. The service, held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Kyazanga Town, was organized by residents of Lwengo to celebrate her release. “Some people

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Deputy IGG Pledges Action Against Negligence in Kiteezi Disaster

The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Ms. Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has pledged to punish individuals who neglected their duty in the Kiteezi landfill disaster. On Saturday morning, a section of garbage in Kiteezi landfill gave way, burying houses. By press time, KCCA had confirmed 21 deaths related to the disaster. While KCCA blames a

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Eight Dead In Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy

Eight people have been confirmed dead, with tens feared to be still trapped after a garbage heap buried houses in Kiteezi, Kawempe Division. The devastating incident happened in the wee hours of Saturday morning at Kampala Capital City Authority’s Kiteezi landfill. “With deep sadness, we confirm that eight people have been found dead, including six

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Ssenyonyi Calls for Salary Balance Between Science and Arts Teachers

Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi has called for the balancing of salaries of science and arts secondary teachers. Currently, science teachers earn significantly higher than their colleagues. However, according to Ssenyonyi, this policy may not be viable as it alienates the arts counterparts. While speaking during Plenary this week, Ssenyonyi asked State Minister

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Government Needs Shs 6.7 Trillion to Build General Hospitals in 82 Districts Without Them

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that the government needs over shs 6.7 trillion to construct general hospitals in districts without them. She made this announcement during plenary on Thursday afternoon after she was tasked by MPs. The MPs wondered how, up to now, 82 districts do not have a single public general hospital. Seeing

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