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Brass for Africa argues Ugandan government to extend tax exemptions to charity organizations and schools

Kampala Uganda:Brass for Africa has asked the government to extend tax exemptions to charity organisations and schools that promote the talents of children with disabilities to acquire musical instruments, thereby extending their life skills in music. The call was made by the country manager of Brass for Africa, Ronald Kabuye, together with the teachers from […]

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CAF appoints Match Officials for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 that will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials

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MTN Launches the “Gaga Your Way to Morocco” Campaign, Giving Customers a Chance to support Uganda Cranes in Morocco

    MTN Uganda has launched a nationwide “Gaga Your Way to Morocco” campaign, giving customers a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to support the Uganda Cranes in Morocco  To stand a chance of winning, customers dial *100*0# or use the MyMTN app to activate a Gaga bundle. This opportunity is open

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NTV’s Sandra Kahumuza Tops MSc Africa and International Development Class at Edinburgh

NTV journalist Sandra Kahumuza Twinoburyo has graduated from the University of Edinburgh with the best overall performance in the MSc Africa and International Development programme. She also took home the Sam Shepperson Award, a prize given to the student with the top dissertation in African Studies. Kahumuza joined the programme last year after earning a

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She Cranes overpower Namibia to open Celtic Cup with

Photo by the New Vision Celtic CupUganda 65 Namibia 38ThursdayIreland v Uganda 5:30 pmNamibia v Scotland 8 pmWales v Zimbabwe 10:30 pmThe She Cranes opened their Celtic Cup campaign with a convincing 65-38 victory over Namibia at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.Uganda began the match slowly, edging the first quarter 13-11 but gaining momentum as

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Hong Kong fire: What caused the deadly blaze that killed 44 with 279 missing?

Wong 71, reacts after claiming his wife is trapped inside Wang Fuk Court during a major fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Reuters Residents of Hong Kong are in disbelief after a fire engulfed several tower blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district, killing 44 people, with officials noting that the death toll

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Electoral Commission Projects 21 million Voters for 2026 Polls

By NAOME NAMUSOKE and RONALD KABUUBI/ KMA Updates Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has projected that at least 21 million Ugandans will participate in the January 15, 2026, general elections, signalling one of the country’s largest electoral turnouts in recent years. According to the updated voter statistics, women account for 53% of all registered voters, while

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Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000 years of dormancy

A volcano in Ethiopia’s northeastern region has erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky, the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) said. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region about 800 kilometres northeast of Addis Ababa near the Eritrean

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Family reunited after a decade – now a Trump clampdown could tear them apart

In a waterside house in the town of Lakeland, Florida, Marven laughs with two women he loves dearly – his sister Rochelle and their biological mother, Guerline. The warmth between them is unmistakable as they celebrate his 16th birthday, even though they spent a decade apart. Now they fear being separated again. Also celebrating is

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KCB Bank Uganda Powers Successful Kenya Day- KCB Golf Tournament While Celebrating Uganda-Kenya Bilateral Ties

The spirit of East African cooperation and competitive sportsmanship shone brightly as KCB Bank Uganda successfully hosted the Kenya Day – KCB Golf Tournament at the historic Uganda Golf Club. The event celebrated the strong bilateral ties and shared economic vision between Kenya and Uganda. Prizes are seen before give away;Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates.

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