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NAC’s Uganda GBV model scales down Intimate Partner Violence
The News Hawks
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July 8, 2025
BY BRENNA MATENDERE ANNASTANCIA Zendakwaye, National Aids Council’s District AIDS Coordinator for Zaka, has revealed how a model to tackle Gender Based Violence which originated in Uganda titled SASA, has gone a long way in scaling down Intimate...
Uganda embassy taps US tour agents to help boost tourism
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | In the efforts to position Uganda as a premier travel destination for American tourists, the Ugandan Embassy in Washington D.C. has hosted a delegation of prominent U.S.-based tour agents for a week-long tailored...
Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission Launched in Kampala
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
Private Sector, Government, and Diplomats Drive Regional Trade Agenda under New Economic Diplomacy The Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission officially commenced on 6th July 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kampala, under the coordination of the...
Uganda Revenue Authority Beats 2024/25 Goal, Collects Over Shs31.63 Trillion
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
By David Mwanje The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has exceeded its target for the 2024/2025 financial year, collecting Shs31.63 trillion over Shs262 billion more than its goal of Shs31.37 trillion. URA Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki...
Govt now distances self from Shs 11bn Ndere Cultural Centre bail out
Observer
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July 7, 2025
The ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has denied claims that it committed to bailing out the Ndere Cultural Centre from its growing debt burden, which now threatens the existence of one of Uganda’s most iconic cultural...
How internet connectivity is redefining newlywed bliss in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
COMMENT | JOSEPH BYARUHANGA | The dust has finally settled after the grand kwanjula and the joyful ululations of a white wedding. The photos have been shared, and the last plate of leftover cake has been eaten. Many Ugandan newlyweds dream of...
Novartis receives approval for first malaria drug for babies and children
Times LIVE
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Novartis on Tuesday said it had received approval in Switzerland for Coartem Baby, which it said was the first drug to treat malaria in babies and young children. Eight African countries that participated in the assessment are expected to issue...
In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning
Yale E360
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July 8, 2025
Nestled in Uganda’s Kamwanyi village on the lush western slopes of Mount Elgon — a vast, 24-million-year-old extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya — Francis Gidegi’s three-acre farm benefits from fertile soils, cool...
Turkish Influencers and Tour Operators Embark on Ugandan Tour to Spotlight the Pearl of Africa
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
A delegation of top travel influencers and tour operators from Türkiye is in Uganda for a 10-day familiarization trip aimed at showcasing the country’s rich tourism offerings. The visit, running from July 6–15, 2025, is organized in partnership...
Novartis gets approval for first malaria drug for babies and children
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
ZURICH (Reuters) -Novartis on Tuesday said it had received approval in Switzerland for Coartem Baby, which it said was the first drug to treat malaria in babies and young children. Eight African countries who participated in the assessment are now...
Trans Nzoia: 12 Ugandan nationals accused of abducting and killing Children...
TUKO
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July 7, 2025
Twelve suspects behind a wave of murders involving school-going children in West Pokot were finally presented in court The twelve, believed to be Ugandan nationals, were arrested following investigations into cases of school children missing They...
West Pokot horror: 12 Ugandans confess to abducting, killing and eating children
TUKO
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July 7, 2025
Twelve Ugandan suspects were arrested and detained in Kapenguria over disturbing child-related crimes Police were met with violent resistance as angry residents blocked a major road, demanding mob justice Authorities discovered several pieces of...
Education budget requires a 440% boost to meet quality goals
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
P7 Pupils of Atopi Primary School in class. Classrooms are overcrowded, with an average pupil-to-teacher ratio of 53:1 and worse in some regions where the ratio can go up to 100:1, far above recommended standards. Uganda spends just 2.7% of its...
Ugandan Pastor Surprises Petauke Couple with K350,000 in Wedding Blessings
Zambian Observer
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July 7, 2025
FROM STRANGER TO MILLIONAIRE ….Ugandan Pastor Surprises Petauke Couple with K350,000 in Wedding Blessings Petauke District, Zambia – July 7, 2025 What began as an ordinary wedding celebration in Petauke District turned into a heart-stirring...
Beyond Uganda fundraises to build new primary school
WPSD-TV - Kentucky
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PADUCAH — Beyond Uganda is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to see communities develop through empowering women, educating children, and providing access to clean water. According to Beyond Uganda, "We create programs that fall into one...
The astonishing racism in NYC’s mayoral race
Vox
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July 7, 2025
Throughout Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for New York City mayor, he’s faced a barrage of attacks that have only gotten worse since he handily won the Democratic primary two weeks ago. And this isn’t just happening at the local level; New York City’s...
Uganda Cooperatives Alliance calls for revival of Cooperative Bank
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Cooperatives Alliance has urged the government to fast-track the revival of the Cooperative Bank, which was closed over two decades ago. Speaking during the 103rd International Cooperative Day...
Anti-woke activist applauds his ‘friends’ at the New York Times for Zohran Mamdani college application ‘scoop’
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
New York and Other American Cities Need Immigrants
Mint
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July 7, 2025
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- A couple of America’s leading anti-immigration voices made the shocking discovery in late June that a lot of New York City residents were born in other countries. Right-wing podcaster/provocateur Matt Walsh wrote on X.com...
School lightning tragedy in Uganda sparks global campaign
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
Students of Palabek Secondary School in Lamwo District stand outside a classroom block which was recently fitted with a lightning protection system. Lightning bolts are quite common in this part of northern Uganda. INDEPENDENT/RONALD MUSOKE....