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Police urge public vigilance during Easter celebrations

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has warned the public to remain vigilant during the Easter celebrations, citing increased risk of criminal activity targeting homes, churches, and crowded entertainment venues. According to Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, festive periods often attract opportunistic criminals who take advantage …

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What to know about the U.S. Artemis II Moon mission

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.S. state of Florida, carrying four astronauts on the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. The Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft on top, launched from NASA’s Kennedy …

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Judiciary mourns retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Judiciary has mourned the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye, describing him as a distinguished jurist and statesman whose lifelong service greatly shaped Uganda’s legal and political landscape. Justice Nshimye passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born …

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Buliisa moves to install biometric machines to curb health worker absenteeism

Buliisa, Uganda | URN | The Buliisa District Health Department is considering the deployment of biometric machines in health facilities to address the rising cases of absenteeism among health workers. District authorities say the move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring consistent service delivery, as absenteeism and late reporting continue …

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Iran rejects U.S. proposal for 48-hour ceasefire

TEHRAN, IRAN | Xinhua | Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The proposal was delivered to Iran through a “friendly” country on Thursday, Fars quoted an informed source as saying. The source added that Washington has stepped up …

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How Uganda’s new tax levies will hit your pocket

Kampala, Uganda | URN | As boda boda riders weave through Kampala’s traffic and households juggle rising food and transport costs across the country, Uganda’s latest tax proposals are sharpening a familiar anxiety: how much more will ordinary citizens pay, and what will they get in return? Government is finalising …

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CMA’s 30 Years: Shs8 trillion in capital, savings

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Some 30 years ago The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda was established, paving the way for the first stock market activity in Uganda in January 1998, when the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) opened for trading. While CMA is the regulator, USE is the market place …

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