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NITA-U launch campaign to bolster digital awareness

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to bolster digital awareness and promote cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy among Ugandans. The “Beera Ku Guard” campaign, which translates to “stay guarded, and on the lookout,” was officially […]

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Lukwago abandons 2026 presidential bid, to defend Lord Mayor Seat

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Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) National Chairman, Al Hajj Ssalongo Erias Lukwago, has officially ruled himself out of the 2026 presidential race, choosing instead to defend his position as the city’s chief administrator. The development ends weeks of speculation over whether Lukwago, a seasoned lawyer and long-time opposition figure,

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Gladys Baligonzaki Appointed New Mulago Hospital Spokesperson

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Mulago National Referral Hospital has appointed Gladys Baligonzaki Kajura as its new head of public affairs and communication, filling a role that had been vacant since 2021. Gladys Baligonzaki Kajura has been appointed as Mulago Hospital’s new head of public affairs and communication, ending a nearly five-year gap since the position was last substantively filled.

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Lubaga Cathedral Renovation Gains Momentum Ahead of 100-Year Celebration

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On September 3, 2025, the fundraising drive raised Shs4,290,000, adding to the growing pool of resources for the project As Lubaga Cathedral nears its centenary celebration, weekly community donations and engineering oversight are driving critical renovations to preserve the landmark’s spiritual and cultural legacy. The iconic Lubaga Cathedral is undergoing extensive renovations in preparation for

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China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

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BANGKOK (AP) — Soldiers in pristine and pressed uniforms marched in lockstep, their boots clacking a steady cadence on the pavement and their eyes following leader Xi Jinping as he drove by in review. Helicopters flew overhead, forming the numbers 8 and 0 in honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World

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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to quickly take up tariffs case after appeals court loss

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration took the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping trade penalties under federal law. The government called on the court to reverse an appeals court ruling that most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal under

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Judge blocks Trump’s $2.2 billion Harvard funding freeze

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A federal judge on Wednesday stopped the Trump administration’s attempt to axe $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. In an 84-page order, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs concluded that the Trump administration “used antisemitism as a smokescreen” to unlawfully block billions in research funding. “We must fight against antisemitism, but we equally need to protect

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Kyaka Storms MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Masaza Cup Final After Draw with Mwenge South.

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with Mwenge South. Kyaka County secured their place in the final of the 2025 MTN Kabode Tooro Kingdom Masaza Cup after holding Mwenge South to a 1-1 draw in the return leg of their semifinal at Katoosa playground in Kyenjojo District on Sunday. The result saw Kyaka progress 4-1 on aggregate, having built a commanding

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Aspirants Flock Ntinda as Local Govt Nominations Start

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates The nomination process for local government leaders has officially begun in Kampala, signalling the start of a crucial phase in preparations for the upcoming elections. The exercise is taking place at the Regional Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, drawing large crowds of aspirants eager to secure their place on the ballot.

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NUP’s Sauda Madada Goes Independent in 2026 Race

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By Naome Namusoke/KMAUpdates The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has suffered a fresh setback after one of its most loyal and influential figures, Sauda Madada, announced she will contest as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections. Madada, popularly known as the party’s “iron lady,” has for years stood firm on the frontline during

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