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The Zonal Commander of Greater Masaka Region Commissioner of Police (CP) Godfrey Maate, has died. CP Maate is said to have collapsed while he was on duty in Sango Bay in Kyotera District. He was taken to a nearby clinic for medical attention, where he died on Sunday night, according to police.6

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Commissioner of Police Maate Godfrey, who was serving as the Commander of Sango Bay Police Operations, has passed away. According to reports, Maate collapsed while on duty in Kyotera and was rushed to a nearby health facility, where he was pronounced dead. His death was confirmed in an official statement released by the police: “We […]

The Zonal Commander of Greater Masaka Region Commissioner of Police (CP) Godfrey Maate, has died. CP Maate is said to have collapsed while he was on duty in Sango Bay in Kyotera District. He was taken to a nearby clinic for medical attention, where he died on Sunday night, according to police.6 Read More »

Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

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[AFP via Getty Images] Former Kenyan prime minister and revered long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in the west of the country after a service attended by thousands on Sunday. Bondo (Kenya) (AFP) – Kenya’s long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga was buried in a state funeral in the west of the country on Sunday after

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Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack

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President Donald Trump says two surviving “narcoterrorists” from a semi-submersible vessel destroyed by the US military in the Caribbean will be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia. “It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known narcotrafficking transit

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Retired York GP in Uganda to report on lifesaving project he helped set up

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Many clinics in rural Uganda don’t keep medical records – or, if they do, they’re haphazard and incomplete. He worked with a software expert to design a simple electronic medical records system for laptop computers that, by using drop-down menus, enables clinic staff to keep a record of patients’ medical histories. Now the project is

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JMS expands to Northern Uganda with Ugx12b regional hub in Gulu

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Gulu, Uganda: Joint Medical Stores (JMS) has officially opened its sixth regional branch in Gulu City, aimed at enhancing access to affordable and quality medical supplies across northern Uganda. The facility, which cost UGX 12 billion and took four years to complete using JMS’s internal revenue, is set to serve 22 districts across Acholi, Lango, and

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Stunning strikes by Buendia and Rogers give Villa comeback win at Spurs

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Unai Emery’s side claim fifth straight win in all competitions while Spurs miss chance to go second Emiliano Buendia scored a superb winner as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday. Spurs1 – 2 Aston VillaFT Premier League• Sun 19 Oct Buendia came off the bench to seal a hard-fought victory for Unai Emery’s

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Police Officer Clive Nsiima Granted Bail in Assault Case

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KAMPALA, Uganda – Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima has been released on bail following his arrest for assaulting a female fuel attendant, an incident that was captured on video and sparked widespread public outrage A 34-year-old police officer, ASP Clive Nsiima Barigye, attached to Anti Terrorism Directorate has been granted bail by the

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Ugandan PR leader Irene Nakasiita appointed to world forum advisory committee

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Ms. Irene Nakasiita, the President of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), has been appointed as a Member of the Continental Advisory Committee (CAC) for the upcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026. The appointment was made by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations

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Makerere University ranked top in East Africa

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Prof. Sarah Ssali (3rd Left) with Left to Right: Mr. Matthias Ssemanda, Dr. Cyprian Misinde, Prof. Julius Kikooma, Dr. Winifred Kabumbuli, and Prof. Robert Wamala during the press briefing held on 16th October 2025 Makerere University has been ranked the number one university in East Africa, according to the 2026 World University Rankings by Times

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Uganda to Host 4th UAE Business Forum as Bilateral Trade Hits $2.8bn

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Amb Zaake W. Kibedi, described the upcoming forum as “momentous” and a reflection of growing cooperation between Uganda and the Gulf state Kampala to welcome investors, government officials, and business leaders for three days of high-level discussions and partnership building. Uganda will host the Fourth Edition of the Uganda–UAE Business Forum in Kampala from October

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