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From Classroom to Content: The social media dilemma

Kampala, Uganda | URN | In many schools, teachers and administrators are increasingly using smartphones to record learners during lessons, dances, games, and other daily activities—then sharing these videos and photos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Some do it to celebrate school achievements, show “funny classroom moments,” or …

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Uganda’s economy remains stable amid geopolitical tension

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy has proven to be stable and shown resilience amid shocks resulting from geopolitical tension, a senior official said here Thursday. Ramathan Ggoobi, permanent secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, told reporters that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth is …

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Hoima vendors given 7 days to vacate streets

Hoima, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Hoima West Division have rescinded the four-month ultimatum for street vendors to relocate to designated markets. The authorities in the city issued a fresh eviction notice directing all street vendors in the area to vacate within seven days. In March, authorities in the …

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NUP’s Mufumbiro denied temporary bail to bury wife

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied an application for temporary bail filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Waiswa Mufumbiro, who had sought release to attend the burial of his wife. Mufumbiro, currently on remand, faces charges of allegedly inciting NUP youth to attack …

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ANTHRAX: 3 hospitalized in Kitagwenda

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | An anthrax outbreak in the western Ugandan district of Kitagwenda has left three people hospitalized, a health official said Wednesday. District Health Officer Irene Kahimakazi told Xinhua by telephone that three people tested positive out of 10 suspected cases reported earlier this week. Kahimakazi said …

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UNBS set to inspect sugarcane weighbridges

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is set to begin nationwide inspection and calibration of sugarcane weighbridges following the government’s decision to regulate rather than ban the devices. The exercise comes after weeks of protests by farmers and consultations between the government, millers, and outgrowers, …

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BoU taps local refinery in push to build gold reserves

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has signed a contract with Euro Gold Refinery to supply gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, marking a shift toward local value addition as the central bank moves to strengthen its reserve base. The agreement follows the central bank’s decision to directly purchase gold …

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