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Bobi Wine, an influential Ugandan opposition MP and former music icon, has made a triumphant return to the United Kingdom after a reported nine-year visa ban was lifted, marking a significant milestone in his career. The lifting of the alleged ban by the UK government has enabled Bobi Wine to set foot in the UK for the first time in over a decade, a move that has been met with profound enthusiasm from his supporters and well-wishers. With exuberance reminiscent of his early music career, Bobi Wine took to social media to share a poignant moment outside the iconic BBC…

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The miracle that happened in Masaka district where a  70-year-old Ugandan woman gave birth to twins this week was described largely as extra ordinary feat. “It’s an extraordinary feat to give birth to twins” for a 70-year-old mother, Dr. Edward Tamale Sali, who supervised her pregnancy and delivery. The mother, Safina Namukwaya, described the birth of the twins, a boy and a girl, on Wednesday as a “miracle”. The Twins Both mother and babies are in good health and are still under observation at a facility in the capital Kampala, continued Edward Tamale Sali. Safina Namukwaya usually lives in rural…

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KAMPALA: As the world observes the 16 Days of Gender Activism, Church of Uganda today joined hands with the global community to acknowledge that Gender-based violence is a widespread issue, a silent pandemic that requires all of us to work together to end. The commemoration which included; a gender walk in the slum area, sensitization on GBV and a press conference took place in Kasanvu village, Kanyogoga zone, Kisugu Parish, Makindye Division, Kampala City, under the theme, “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls”. This period of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a…

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Credit: URN. Kampala, Uganda Residents of Komamboga Central Zone in Kawempe,Division, a Kampala city suburb are in shock after a yet to be explained death of three people in a new septic tank. The dead include the site engineer. According to eyewitnesses, the trio seem to have died in the process of fixing the pipes of a new septic tank at a construction site. The eyewitnesses say they suspected they suffocated at the bottom of the sepectic tank at around 11:00 am. Police officers putting the retrived bodies on their patrol vehicle at Kommboga construction site. PHOTO URN Noah Mukasa…

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By Jamillah OLuka. Welcoming a new addition to the family is a joyous occasion, but it also brings significant changes, including financial adjustments. Managing a maternity budget post-childbirth requires thoughtful planning and a strategic approach to ensure financial stability while nurturing your growing family. Therefore there is a need for you to start assessing your new financial landscape. To begin with, start by reassessing your budget to accommodate new expenses such as diapers, formula, healthcare, and childcare costs. Consider any changes in income due to parental leave or reduced work hours and go ahead to craft a detailed budget that…

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Kenya’s parliament has instituted a ban on the iconic Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, within its premises. Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula says both Kaunda suits and traditional African attire were no longer permissible. Notably, Kenyan President William Ruto frequently dons the Kaunda suit during official events, contributing to its popularity among the political elite not only in Kenya but also in some parts of Africa. The Kaunda suit, characterized by a safari jacket and matching trousers, draws its name from the Zambian president, who played a pivotal role in making it a fashion.…

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Kenya’s parliament has instituted a ban on the iconic Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, within its premises. Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula says both Kaunda suits and traditional African attire were no longer permissible. Notably, Kenyan President William Ruto frequently dons the Kaunda suit during official events, contributing to its popularity among the political elite not only in Kenya but also in some parts of Africa. The Kaunda suit, characterized by a safari jacket and matching trousers, draws its name from the Zambian president, who played a pivotal role in making it a fashion. Speaker…

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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. MOH HQRS, KAMPALA: In a turn of events today, 116 Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulances have been launched by Uganda’s Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja as a move to effectively respond to emergencies in areas where they have been commissioned. Of the 53 Ambulances, one has been given to Bugangaizi East Constituency represented by Hon. Agaba Aisa Black after tirelessly fighting for this manifestation. Hon. Aisa says, she wrote to the Ministry of Health officials and Prime Minister clearly stating the huddles in which her people in Bugangaizi East go…

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At 70 years, Safina Namukwaya delivers twins today. Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre Sets African sets a  Record after successfully delivering twins to Africa’s oldest mother aged 70!.This is a historic event, a baby boy and girl. Namukwaya delivered her babies today at 12:04pm. Mother and babies are all well. Credit” Freeman News.

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The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) faced a setback on Wednesday as it lost an appeal attempting to prevent the auctioning of several valuable properties, including the land housing the Gaddafi National Mosque in Old Kampala, to settle a Shs19b debt owed to businessman Justus Kyabahwa. Justice Christopher Gashirabake, acting as the sole judge of the Court of Appeal, ruled that the balance of convenience favored allowing businessman Justus Kyabahwa to proceed with selling the eight prime properties to recover his money. The UMSC’s attempt to prove a likelihood of success in the pending appeal or irreparable harm failed.In response…

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