Irene Nalumu

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tkasiime Featured image for Traffic Disruptions as Uganda Hosts African Union Summit

tkasiime Featured image for Judiciary Announces 2nd National Court Case Census

tkasiime Featured image for Balaam Pushes for Amnesty for Street Vendors in Prisons

tkasiime Featured image for Minister Balaam Advocates for Alternative Income Ventures Among Leaders
Thu 02 Jan, 2025 10:42
Minister Balaam Advocates for Alternative Income Ventures Among Leaders
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Speaking during a New Year’s Eve concert he organised at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Mr Balaam highlighted the importance of maintaining financial independence alongside public service.


tkasiime Featured image for Kaziimba condemns social media misuse and calls for morality, generosity

tkasiime Featured image for PM Nabbanja Inspects Key Roads in Kampala
Wed 18 Dec, 2024 10:50
PM Nabbanja Inspects Key Roads in Kampala
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Most roads in Kampala are on deplorable state with some industrial area largely impassable


tkasiime Featured image for Sex Workers Urge Parliament to Reconsider Provisions in Sexual Offences Bill
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 19:28
Sex Workers Urge Parliament to Reconsider Provisions in Sexual Offences Bill
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Marking International Sex Workers’ Day, the group - , represented by the Network of Key Population Service - raised concerns over clauses that impose harsh penalties, including imprisonment for those...


tkasiime Featured image for FDC Katonga Women Condemn Silence on Martha Karua Case
Mon 16 Dec, 2024 17:52
FDC Katonga Women Condemn Silence on Martha Karua Case
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The women, led by Salaam Musumba and Ingrid Turinawe, voiced their frustration, alleging that Karua was denied the opportunity to lead the case due to gender discrimination.


Vibez Nzuri Featured image for Spooky: New AI Tool Predicts Time of Death
Mon 16 Dec, 2024 11:18
Spooky: New AI Tool Predicts Time of Death
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Using a massive dataset derived from over 1,200 studies involving 53 million participants, the Death Clock calculates life expectancy, providing users with a predicted date of death along with health...


tkasiime Featured image for NUP to Assess Leaders' Performance Ahead of 2026 Elections

Uncategorized Featured image for Ordinary Trader is Oppressed,Lukwago Decries Chaos in Busega Market

tkasiime Featured image for Kampala’s Festive Rush: Traders and Shoppers Navigate Financial Strain

tkasiime Featured image for IGG Intervenes in Busega Market Chaos
Wed 11 Dec, 2024 18:56
IGG Intervenes in Busega Market Chaos
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IGG Kamya promised a comprehensive investigation into the reported irregularities.


tkasiime Featured image for Mao Criticises Opposition Strategies, Calls for Dialogue
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 19:44
Mao Criticises Opposition Strategies, Calls for Dialogue
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Addressing the press in Kampala on Tuesday, Mr Mao asserted that such approaches fail to address the underlying causes of the country’s political challenges.


tkasiime Featured image for IGP Visits Next Media Park, Commits to Stronger Media-Police Collaboration
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 13:11
IGP Visits Next Media Park, Commits to Stronger Media-Police Collaboration
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The IGP commended Next Media’s #DisMisFakeNews campaign for its efforts in combating misinformation and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to supporting similar initiatives.


tkasiime Featured image for MP Mukasa Survives Lynching at New Busega Market
Thu 05 Dec, 2024 15:34
MP Mukasa Survives Lynching at New Busega Market
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Rubaga South MP Aloysius Mukasa had gone to the market to investigate complaints from vendors about allegedly unfair stall allocations.


tkasiime Featured image for Supreme Court Locks Out Journalists As Besigye's Lawyers Meet Law Council
Tue 03 Dec, 2024 12:05
Supreme Court Locks Out Journalists As Besigye's Lawyers Meet Law Council
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The meeting focused on obtaining permission for Ms Karua to join the defence team representing Dr Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial.


tkasiime Featured image for Two Bodies Recovered in Separate Incidents in Eastern and Central Uganda

tkasiime Featured image for Death Toll From Bulambuli Landslide Rises to 22
Mon 02 Dec, 2024 12:43
Death Toll From Bulambuli Landslide Rises to 22
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Police spokesman Rusoke Kituuma confirmed that 21 bodies have been recovered, while one person succumbed to injuries in the hospital over the weekend.


uganda Featured image for Martha Karua jets into country to defend Besigye

Uganda Christian University Featured image for PM Nabbanja Conducts On-Spot Assessment in Bulambuli Following Deadly Landslide
Fri 29 Nov, 2024 16:25
PM Nabbanja Conducts On-Spot Assessment in Bulambuli Following Deadly Landslide
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Triggered by a 10-hour downpour on Wednesday, the landslide buried homes, destroyed crops, and left the communities of Masugu Town Council and Kimamolo Village in Buluganya Sub-County devastated.


tkasiime Featured image for Concerns Arise Over Readiness for 2026 Elections Despite EC Assurances
Thu 28 Nov, 2024 21:11
Concerns Arise Over Readiness for 2026 Elections Despite EC Assurances
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Electoral observer Charity Ahimbisibwe has expressed doubts about the readiness of the EC, stating that visible preparations are lacking, resulting in low public enthusiasm for the elections.


tkasiime Featured image for 85,000 Women and Girls Were Killed by Partners Last Year - UN Report
Tue 26 Nov, 2024 18:18
85,000 Women and Girls Were Killed by Partners Last Year - UN Report
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The report revealed that a total of 85,000 women and girls were murdered by their partners or family members worldwide during the year. Of these, 56% were killed directly by their partners.


tkasiime Featured image for Alien Skin Faces New Charges in Makindye Court
Mon 25 Nov, 2024 23:05
Alien Skin Faces New Charges in Makindye Court
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The new accusations stem from a confrontation last week at Nsambya Hospital, where Alien Skin and his associates allegedly injured three hospital staff members: Dr Saed Matovu, Alex Odong, and Anthony...


tkasiime Featured image for Mrs Museveni Urges Parents to Promote Local Languages

tkasiime Featured image for ICT Job Fair 2024: Govt Pushes for Affordable ICT and Job Creation

tkasiime Featured image for NSSF Launches 'Smartlife Flexi' Plan to Boost Savings Culture
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 22:07
NSSF Launches 'Smartlife Flexi' Plan to Boost Savings Culture
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Speaking at the launch in Kampala, NSSF Managing Director Patrick Ayota highlighted that the plan is designed to cater to the diverse savings needs of Ugandans.


tkasiime Featured image for Govt Defends Proposal to Make Degree Compulsory for Teachers
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 19:32
Govt Defends Proposal to Make Degree Compulsory for Teachers
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The clause proposes that all teachers, from the nursery (pre-primary) level, must possess a degree.


tkasiime Featured image for DP Block to Unveil 2026 Presidential Candidate

tkasiime Featured image for Youth Being Lured into Alcohol Consumption by Attractive Brand Names: Report
Tue 19 Nov, 2024 22:54
Youth Being Lured into Alcohol Consumption by Attractive Brand Names: Report
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Despite the elimination of sachets from the market, the report highlights a shift to smaller bottles, which are now being marketed to underage drinkers.


tkasiime Featured image for Ugandans With Expired IDs Denied Crossing Borders
Mon 18 Nov, 2024 20:56
Ugandans With Expired IDs Denied Crossing Borders
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A case of expired citizens, Ugandans with expired national IDs are being denied free travel across borders of neighbouring states despite the government earlier giving lofty assurances


tkasiime Featured image for Museveni Expected  in Kisoro to Back NRM Candidate in Woman MP By-Election

tkasiime Featured image for Uganda Launches Africa Youth Employment Clock to Tackle Youth Job Crisis
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 22:24
Uganda Launches Africa Youth Employment Clock to Tackle Youth Job Crisis
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Projections from the World Data Lab indicate that between 2023 and 2030, the continent will see an increase of almost 100 million youth, placing even greater strain on economies and job markets.


UNEB Featured image for Headteacher Arrested in Kayunga Over PLE Exam Malpractice

tkasiime Featured image for Court Threatens to Dismiss Charges Against Man Accused of Forging First Lady's Signature
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 15:08
Court Threatens to Dismiss Charges Against Man Accused of Forging First Lady's Signature
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Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi showed his growing frustration with the prosecution led by Lydia Nakato, who on Thursday again failed to produce witnesses to testify against the suspect.


tkasiime Featured image for Phase II of Mass Polio Vaccination Kicks Off

tkasiime Featured image for Prof Moses Muhwezi is New MUBS Principal
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 11:43
Prof Moses Muhwezi is New MUBS Principal
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Prof Muhwezi becomes only the second principal in the 28-year history of Makerere University Business School.