March 14, 2025

EU, Germany Commit Shs 25bn to Boost Uganda’s Mining Sector

The European Union (EU) and the German government have pledged  Shs 25 bn to support Uganda’s mining sector, aiming to enhance sustainability, competitiveness, and investment attractiveness. The commitment was announced at the launch of the Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector Project at Speke Resort. Speaking at the event, Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador to […]

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NWSC’s Mugisha Commissions Shs20bn Self-Financed Water Plant in Kalungu

KALUNGU – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director, Eng. Silver Mugisha, has commissioned a Shs20 billion water supply project in Kalungu, providing relief to residents long affected by water shortages. The project, fully financed by NWSC through market funding, features a 4,000,000-litre-per-day water treatment plant designed to meet the region’s growing demand.

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Mubaje Re-Elected as Mufti of Uganda Despite Constitutional Age Limit

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has re-elected Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda, following the expiration of his previous tenure upon reaching the constitutional age limit of 70. Mubaje, who has led the UMSC for 24 years, was expected to retire upon turning 70, as required by the 1986 UMSC Constitution.

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KCCA Executive Director Vows to Create Inclusive City for Persons with Disabilities.

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, has reaffirmed her commitment to creating an inclusive city for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This pledge comes after a meeting with Authority Councillors representing PWDs, where they discussed the challenges faced by PWDs in the city and explored possible solutions. “We are working tirelessly to ensure

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Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground

BBC | Southern African leaders have announced they will pull their troops out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they have been helping the government fight rebel forces. The troops were sent two years ago to support the Congolese army fight the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, which has seized control of large parts of mineral-rich

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Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire

The Russian president was responding to a plan for 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine agreed to earlier this week after talks with the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Putin’s response to the plan as “manipulative” and called for more sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, the US placed further sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors. Russian

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Low, Low Voter Turnout But Nalukoola, NUP Savour ‘Bitter-Sweet’ Victory

Lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola’s victory was etched in stone. From the moment he won the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag, he had a leg at the steps of Parliament as Kawempe North legislator. Yet events leading up to the Electoral Commission returning officer Henry Makabayi’s declaration of the by-election results made anything possible and the

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