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World Bank to Disburse Shs 7.6 trillion to Uganda as IMF Talks Continue

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According to Ggoobi, the funds will be directed toward roads and bridges, electricity transmission and last-mile distribution, infrastructure in regional cities, agriculture, water and irrigation, schools, information technology, skilling, and social protection. The World Bank will release more than $2 billion (about Shs 7.6 trillion) to Uganda over the next three financial years to support […]

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Luuka to face Kigulu in MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Final at Bugembe Stadium

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Luuka in Red playing against Bugabula in cream during the 2nd Semi final of the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup tournament 2025 at Kyabazinga stadium Bugembe in Jinja City. By Our Reporter The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup will culminate in a clash between tournament debutants Luuka and two-time champions Kigulu, following a weekend of decisive semi-final

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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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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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Breaking: Speaker Anita Among Survives Accident in Mukono – Plus News

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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, on Saturday evening narrowly escaped an accident after a trailer nearly rammed into her official vehicle along the Kampala–Jinja highway. According to Chris Obore, the Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament, the incident occurred at around 5:45 pm in Mukono District as the Speaker was returning to

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Kenyatta pays tribute to Raila as a patriot who loved Kenya beyond measure

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NAIROBI, October 17th, 2025: His Excellency President (Rtd) Uhuru Kenyatta today joined President William Ruto, visiting Heads of State and Government, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and thousands of Kenyans at the Nyayo National Stadium for the State Funeral of the late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. The solemn ceremony brought together leaders across political

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Former Kenya PM Raila Odinga Dies Of Heart Attack In Kerala

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Raila Odinga was also a long-time opposition leader and head of the Orange Democratic Movement. Kochi: Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, passed away on Wednesday morning in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after suffering a massive heart attack during his morning walk. He was 80. Odinga, who was in the state for Ayurvedic treatment, collapsed

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NAM member states meet in Uganda amid rising geopolitical tensions

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UPDATE: Uganda is hosting the 19th NAM Midterm Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, reviewing last year’s summit outcomes and strengthening cooperation for the Global South. KAMPALA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Senior officials from member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Monday began a meeting in Kampala ahead of a foreign ministers’ conference to address challenges

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PLEDGES TO FIX ZOMBO ROAD NETWORK, IMPROVE SERVICES AS HE COURTS WEST NILE VOTE

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PLEDGES TO FIX ZOMBO ROAD NETWORK, IMPROVE SERVICES AS HE COURTS WEST NILE VOTE President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer in the forthcoming 2026 general elections, has promised to address the long-standing problem of poor road infrastructure in Zombo District and to further expand

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WELCOMES COL. SAMSON MANDE BACK TO UGANDA, CALLS FOR CONTINUED PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND REGIONAL UNITY

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WELCOMES COL. SAMSON MANDE BACK TO UGANDA, CALLS FOR CONTINUED PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND REGIONAL UNITY Minister for Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda greets Kenya’s Vice President Kithure Kindiki as Speaker Of Parliament Rt.Hon Anita Among looks on. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has saluted peace-loving Ugandans and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces

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