Uganda’s Open Currency Policy and the Decline of the Shilling.

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By Wabusimba Amiri, In recent years, Uganda’s economy has grappled with a troubling trend, the persistent depreciation of the Ugandan shilling against major foreign currencies. As of mid-2025, one US dollar exchanges at over 3,500 shillings, a figure that continues to climb with little resistance. This situation raises concern among …

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Global Events Canada to Host 3rd Annual Healthcare & Social Work Conference, Launches New Community Health & Integrated Social Care Fair in 2026

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Toronto, ON – Global Events Canada has officially announced the dates for its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Healthcare & Social Work Conference and Career Fair, set to take place on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at Toronto Metropolitan University. This year, the conference will not only continue …

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Bobi Wine, Rubongoya Re-elected Unopposed

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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been re-elected unopposed as president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) during the party’s delegates conference held this Wednesday in Kavule, Kampala. The musician-turned-politician, who has led NUP since its transformation from the former National Unity Reconciliation and Development Party (NURP) …

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NUP Issues New Academic Certification Guidelines Ahead of 2026 Elections

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As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has released detailed guidelines clarifying the process for certification of academic documents for party members aspiring for elective positions. In a circular signed by Chemutai Harriet, Chairperson of the party’s Election Management Committee (EMC), the NUP outlined …

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Bobi Wine’s Mobilization: Can He Lead Uganda to Change in 2026?

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By Alexander Luyima The Hoima Post | June 10, 2025 KAMPALA — As Uganda gears up for what could be its most pivotal election since independence, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is redefining political mobilization. His grassroots campaign to register voters—especially disillusioned youth—has reignited hope for democratic …

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Uganda’s Missed Tourism Goldmine and Soft Power Gem.

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By Wabusimba Amiri. Each year on June 3rd, the grounds of Namugongo swell with millions of pilgrims from across Uganda and beyond. They come in solemn commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs young men who paid the ultimate price for their faith. It is a powerful spiritual moment, one that reflects …

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Ugandan Delegate Wabusimba Amiri Makes Historic Book Launch at Nasser Fellowship in Cairo and Reframes Masculinity on Global Stage.

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In an unprecedented moment at the prestigious Nasser International Fellowship for Leadership, Ugandan diplomat, media personality, and public health advocate Wabusimba Amiri  launched his first book, Where Do Men Spend Their Time? becoming the first author in the fellowship’s history to unveil a literary work during the international gathering. The …

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