French striker Kylian Mbappe, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire, has been the subject of transfer speculations, with Liverpool expressing interest. Initially expected to join Real Madrid next summer, recent reports from Spanish publication Sport suggest that Real Madrid has now abandoned the pursuit, leaving Liverpool in …
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Axiom Zorn, an AgriTech startup specializing in Information Synergy, Data Mastery, and Credit Scoring to revolutionize Agriculture, Health, and Education for last-mile users in Uganda, secured victory at the Alpha Pitch Competition held at the 10th Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka, Zambia. The Alpha Pitch Competition, renowned in the startup …
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In the wake of a High Court ruling on October 24, 2023, that declared dfcu Bank’s illegal transfer of 48 properties belonging to Meera Investments, the Lands Ministry has nullified all corresponding land titles. These properties were acquired by dfcu Bank after it took over Crane Bank from tycoon Sudhir …
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Ibanda municipality witnessed a tumultuous evening on Wednesday when police deployed gunfire and tear gas to disperse agitated Christians attempting to vandalize Depths Ministries Church in Kafunjo cell, Bufunda Division. The demonstration was sparked by the death of Scovia Akankunda, who reportedly took her own life within the church premises, …
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The state minister for Youth and Children Affairs and Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, expressed concern over the exorbitant cost of treating infants in Kisoro. Some parents are reportedly compelled to sell their properties to cover medical bills, making access to healthcare challenging for ordinary …
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A 10-year-old pupil in Kisoro district, who was abducted by a Congolese national identified as Hakiza, has been successfully recovered. John Mary Vianney Irankunda, a student at Nshungwe Primary School, was kidnapped on October 22, 2023. Hakiza, who had worked for Irankunda’s parents as a casual laborer, disappeared with the …
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Mental health professionals in Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro district, express concerns over their capacity to provide psychosocial support due to space and personnel shortages. The limitations hinder private counseling and mental health services for both refugees and host communities. Elias Manirakiza, Regional Coordinator of the Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation, highlights challenges …
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Women activists are pushing for the acknowledgment of unpaid care work as valuable, emphasizing its significant contribution to the social and economic development of societies. During a validation workshop at Mestil Hotel, where academicians, activists, and government officials convened to discuss research on the implementation of care policies in Uganda, …
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The High Court in Kampala has mandated the Uganda Land Commission (ULC) to compensate the family of the late Sir Apollo Kaggwa for the fraudulent and illegal subdivision of their 14.31-acre land in Munyonyo. Land Division Judge Alexandra Nkonge Rugadya delivered this verdict on Thursday. In 2014, Solomon Luwalala, David …
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Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, expressed gratitude to the enthusiastic attendees of the 2023 Nyege Nyege festival on its opening day. Kadaga extended her thanks for their support to the local economy of Busoga and the broader tourism sector in Uganda. …
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