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Ugandan woman living in Kenya highlights reason for backing Maandamano:...
TUKO
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June 26, 2025
A frustrated woman from Uganda supported the Wednesday, June 25 protests by participating alongside a fellow Ugandan lady. The outspoken woman expressed her frustration with the Kenyan government, adding that she had children living in the foreign...
Violent protests are latest sign of Kenyan president’s unpopularity 3 years into his term
The Messenger - Kentucky
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a “one-term” leader. They stick their index fingers in the air, saying Ruto...
Titans' Morgan Cox impacted by mission Trip to Uganda
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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NASHVILLE — Morgan Cox traveled to Uganda this offseason to make an impact. Cox, long snapper for the Tennessee Titans, had also previously traveled to the country in East Africa as part of a mission trip. It turns out the trip made an even bigger...
Uganda Gears Up for Important Rematch over National Democracy
Morocco World News
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June 26, 2025
Rabat – Yoweri Museveni, the long-time President of Uganda, is likely to run again for a seventh term. This comes as an official from his National Resistance Movement Party, which confirmed that he will receive the national electoral forms on...
Africa Endorses Uganda for ISO Council as Uganda Secures Seats on ARSO Council and SMC
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
Uganda, through Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has garnered a triple victory in Continental standardization leadership following recent elections by the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) held during the recently concluded...
Why local capital is our strongest catalyst for Uganda’s SMEs to grow
Independent (Uganda)
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July 5, 2025
OPINION | Ivan Mandela | Aisha Namuddu operates a whole grain store in Kasangati, where she buys and sells maize and coffee from various traders near and far. For the past two years, her business has been growing steadily since the coffee prices...
Uganda just too strong for Limpopo Blue Bulls team
Zoutnet
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AI-generated generic image for illustrative purposes only. Sport Date: 26 June 2025 Two Louis Trichardt rugby players, Rasenge Kubayi (centre) and Jayden da Gama (lock), formed part of the Limpopo Blue Bulls senior amateur team’s starting line-up...
Uganda’s energy and mineral based industrialisation opportunities
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Kaijuka (left) and Natamba at the UCEM Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting Post-budget dialogue reveals strong prospects in extractives and energy under NDP IV, with government and UCEM urging faster implementation and inclusive investment Kampala,...
Ugandan Journalists Send Message to Ruto Over Media Shut Down
Kenyans.co.ke
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June 26, 2025
Uganda’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has condemned the Communications Authority of Kenya’s decision to switch off the free-to-air signals of major broadcasters in Kenya. In a statement released hours after the controversial move by...
Lucas: AOC and Zohran Mamdani are now the leaders of the Democratic Party
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
They are suddenly the Bogie and Bacall of national politics. They’ve got it all, which has stunned the Democratic Party. And while they may not be headed to Key Largo, like iconic Hollywood stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, they just might...
Race for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair hots up with entry of businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga
Independent (Uganda)
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July 4, 2025
Mulenga’s nomination announced by Dr Tanga Odoi as Party Secretary General Todwong (right) looks on Businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga pledges affordable credit in bid for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prominent...
Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni to seek re-election
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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June 25, 2025
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will seek re-election for a seventh term in polls due early next year, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Museveni was widely expected to run again but this is the first confirmation from his...
Peace Lekuru aims to be Ugandan trailblazer
The Voice
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July 4, 2025
PEACE Lekuru is hoping to be a trailblazer for Uganda women’s rugby league. The 25-year-old centre or backrower has signed for York Valkyrie, a club who have been consistent supporters of the development of the sport in the African nation. Lekuru...
'Socialist' Mamdani stuns ex-NYC governor in mayoral primary
Sabah
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June 26, 2025
Young socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani appeared poised for a major upset in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Wednesday, trouncing his scandal-plagued establishment opponent in a race widely viewed as a referendum on the party’s...
Ex-Nebraska Volleyball star Lindsay Krause announces engagement with best friend; Merritt Beason, Brooke Nuneviller & others send love
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Former Nebraska volleyball player Lindsay Krause has announced a major life update. Krause, who now plays for the Omaha Supernovas in the Pro Volleyball Federation, revealed that she’s engaged to her best friend, sharing the news with fans and...
Uganda rallies IGAD states to empower women on land and climate action
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
The National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states at Serena Hotel. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing...
Uganda's top golfer Akena excited for landing US Amateur Championship
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's top golfer Reagan Akena has expressed his excitement after being invited for the US Amateur Championship. Akena, the reigning Uganda Open champion will start with the qualifiers when the US Amateur...
Has Trump taken leadership lessons from cold war-era Africa?
The Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Ever since Donald Trump returned to power, pundits have struggled to find apt analogies for his style of governance. Some liken his loyalty demands, patronage networks and intimidation tactics to the methods of a mafia don. Others cast him as a...
Mamdani Under Fire For Socialist Stance Amid Mother's $2M Luxury Loft Ownership
News18
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 07:13 IST People are also talking about Zohran Mamdani's net worth on X, estimating it to be between USD 2 million and USD 10 million. New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. (Reuters)Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin...
UBA Uganda Champions Economic Progress as Key Gov’t Securities Dealer
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda Ltd is spearheading economic and social advancement through its dynamic corporate banking services and its critical role as a Primary Dealer of Government Securities, a designation it...