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“NIRA Hits 10M ID Renewals Amid Challenges, Pursues 15M Target”

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By Solomon Lubambula Over 10.6 million national IDs have been renewed and 2.4 million new registrations completed as Uganda marks International ID Day. NIRA hosts Members of Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA),takes them through their operations at Kololo. A group Photo of UPPA Members with the staff of NIRA after the engament.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates. […]

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Museveni Receives Credentials of Three New Ambassadors

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received credentials from three new Ambassadors-designate to Uganda, signaling renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation. The envoys include Ms. Margaret Gaynor of Ireland, Mrs. Virginie Leroy of France, and Ms. Morakot Janemathukorn of Thailand. The ceremony took place at State House Entebbe, where the President pledged to

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Trump gets royal welcome in UK as he makes historic second state visit

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n a sign of the pomp and circumstance to come, an honor guard greeted the Trumps as they stepped off Air Force One. © ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a rare second state visit, greeted with a red-carpet welcome as London sought to court the unpredictable leader. “A

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Australia warns social media over age checks as child ban plan moves forward

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Authorities say that social media platforms should not require age verification for all users when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in December in Australia MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian authorities said Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification for all account holders starting from December, when a ban on children under

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House committee calls for review of €183m water and sanitation loan

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The Committee on National Economy has called on government to review its proposed €183.3 million loan from Standard Chartered Bank, UK, and Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market through a six-month Treasury Bill for the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project – Phase II. The proposal was debated during a sitting chaired by Deputy

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BBC documentary on migrants sparks debate in Parliament

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The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa Members of Parliament have called on government to negotiate better bi-lateral agreements on labour externalisation, following a recent British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documentary that showcased Ugandan girls involved in sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates. The “Death in Dubai” documentary, shows two Ugandan girls who died following episodes of

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Rwandan professional golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera wins 2025 Uganda Professional Golf Open championship

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Rwandan professional golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera on the course celebrates winning .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Rwandan professional golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera on the course celebrates winning .Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Rwandan professional golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera emerged victorious at the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open, held at the scenic par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf and

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI MARKS 81ST BIRTHDAY AS HE OFFICIATES AT FIRST-EVER BODA UNION FESTIVAL

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday today celebrated his 81st birthday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala City. The birthday celebrations were held concurrently with the first-ever Boda Union Festival and Expo. During his address, the President who was in the company of the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni,

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MTN Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Busoga Kingdom at Kyabazinga’s 11th Coronation Anniversary

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For Immediate Release MTN Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Busoga Kingdom at Kyabazinga’s 11th Coronation Anniversary MTN Uganda joins Busoga Kingdom in celebrating the 11th coronation anniversary of His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. MTN pledges continued support for cultural, social, and sporting initiatives in the kingdom. MTN and MTN MoMo

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Uganda to Host Squash Federation of Africa Seniors’ Championships

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The Uganda Squash Federation, in collaboration with the National Council of Sports (NCS), has officially launched the Squash Federation of Africa Seniors’ Championships. The event is scheduled to take place from November 17th to 22nd, 2025, in Kampala. 11 out of the expected 20 have confirmed participation. Countries, including hosts Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya,

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