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Russia tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, military says

Russia has tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, Moscow’s top general has said. “We have launched a multi-hour flight of a nuclear-powered missile and it covered a 14,000km (8,700-mile) distance, which is not the limit,” Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov told President Vladimir Putin in a televised meeting. The low-flying experimental weapon, first announced […]

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Gen Rwashande Graduates with First Class Degree from Nkumba University

Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy with First-Class Honors from Nkumba University, marking a significant milestone in his academic and professional journey. The achievement was officially recognized during Nkumba University’s 27th Graduation Ceremony held on Saturday at the university’s main campus in Entebbe. The event

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African Development Bank Group receives $14 million in first funding allocation under Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new private sector financing window

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, October 26, 2025/ — The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) has announced the first allocation from its new private sector financing window to the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), providing $14 million in de-risking capital that aims to unlock $200 million from the private sector to enhance

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CFOs Urged To Create Impact Beyond Numbers, As PostBank’s CFO Enjoys Double Win at Annual Awards.

 By Solomon Lubambula/KMA Updates Chief Financial Officers’ have been challenged to create tangible impact which ultimately impacts their teams and organizations. In his keynote address at the  9th annual Chief Financial Officier Awards Patrick Ayota  NSSF MD said, “No other office in an organization sits at the pinnacle of an organization than finance, hence there

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Museveni Appoints Canon Rukikaire New Kabale University Chancellor

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Canon Mathew Rukikaire, the former Minister of Privatisation, as the new Chancellor of Kabale University, making him the second person to hold the position since the institution became a public university. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Kabale University Council, chaired by Adison Kakuru, earlier this year after

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Sibling rivalry decided in Nairobi as the Rukare brothers shine for Uganda at Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships

The 10th Edition of the Africa Aquatics Zone III Swimming Championships, held at the Kasarani Aquatic Centre in Nairobi from October 16–19, 2025, delivered countless memorable moments but none quite like the spirited sibling rivalry between Ugandan brothers Dunstan and Donald Rukare. Both seasoned Masters swimmers representing Team Uganda, the Rukare brothers turned their participation

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Museveni urges cultural leaders to champion wealth creation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on cultural leaders across the country to play an active role in guiding their people toward wealth creation and unity, emphasizing that socio-economic transformation must go hand in hand with development if Ugandans are to achieve sustainable prosperity. The President made the remarks in a speech delivered on his

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Women’s World Marathon Record Holder Ruth Chepng’etich Banned From Athletics

Ruth Chepngetich who broke the world record by besting 2:09:57 on Sunday, October 13, 2024 World marathon record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been banned for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has confirmed.  In a notice on Thursday, October 23, the AIU revealed the 31-year-old marathoner admitted to using

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EC Sets Fresh Nomination Dates Following Death of Candidates

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced new nomination dates for electoral areas where nominated candidates have died, in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act. In a statement released by Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, the fresh nominations will be conducted on Monday, 27th, and Tuesday, 28th October 2025 in all

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