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World leaders to honour Mandela1 hour ago

South Africa begins preparations to host US President Barack Obama and other world leaders eager to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela during 10 days of mourning.....

Museveni pays tribute to Mzee Mandela14 hours ago

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed Mzee Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress (ANC) and to the people of South Africa.....

Police investigations into Owino fire begin2 hours ago

Police in Kampala say they have started investigations into the cause of the mid-week fire that gutted Park-yard market in downtown Kampala.....

Business

No fear of 'Mandela crash' for Africa's largest economy3 hours ago

Economists slapped down speculation that Nelson Mandela's death could prompt an economic and financial slump in South Africa, but warned the gains he inspired remain fragile....

Gov’t to buy shares in Air Uganda: Museveni, Aga Khan discuss deal23 hours ago

The Uganda government will buy shares in Air Uganda currently owned by the Aga Khan. This was reached in a meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and H.H the Aga khan at the Mandarin Oriental Pari...

Sport

CECAFA: Cranes plan to honour Mandela 47 minutes ago

When Cranes assemble in their dressing room this (Saturday) afternoon, minutes before their CECAFA Challenge Cup quarterfinal fixture against Tanzania, there will be a moment of silence.....

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Cranes held hostage, Micho cites sabotage 16 hours ago

Uganda Cranes coach Micho Sredojevic has accused the organising committee of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup of trying to sabotage his team's title defence.... ..

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Entertainment

Mandela actors hail icon, as new film tipped for boost 1 day ago

Morgan Freeman, who played Nelson Mandela in the Oscar-nominated film "Invictus" hailed the late South African leader Thursday as a "giant" of the 20th century.....

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The Sauti Ya Africa breathtaking Christmas concert 2 days ago

Sauti Ya Africa, an all-male group of vocalists staged a live band concert last Sunday at Theatre La Bonita. It started with a national anthem after which the group sang the first song Oh holy night.... ..

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Health

NDA new board inaugurated 2 days ago

Government is in the process of transforming the National drug Authority (NDA) into a National food and medicines Authority.According to the Health Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, under its new mandat

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Education

Makerere University issues terror alert 2 days ago

Makerere University has issued a terror alert in light of forestalling any terror attacks on the institution after numerous reports in recent months that terrorists were plotting to attack Uganda.

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Lifestyle

Mandela trade mark ‘Mandela shirts’ influence on Ugandan leaders1 day ago

South Africans this morning woke up to a nation without Nelson Mandela Madiba, the former president. Madiba as he was widely known was popular in life as in his death.....

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What were they thinking when they did what they did? 6 minutes ago

There are times when otherwise normal people choose to do things so out of this world that we can only call them extraordinary.....

'Mzungu' detoothed by her Mukiga love 5 days ago

I am writing this a few months after breaking up with my beloved. I am not seeking any revenge; my feelings are only of regret, sadness and heartbreak.....

I was married but I fell for my ex 5 days ago

Even when I was married to a beautiful woman, with three wonderful kids, the urge to fall back in the arms of my ex was too strong to resist.....

Opinion / Columnists

Ugandans should consider national reconciliation

Ugandans in some parts of the country, especially Kampala, where the Police are frequently in running battles with opposition and some civil society groups over disobedience.

The colonial hegemony and the context of terrorism

In the late 18th and early 19th Century, the production of cheap raw materials was a central requirement of the new states in Europe.

Fast-track approval of gender-based violence policy

Every day, everywhere, Uganda is overwhelmed with widespread gender-based violence (GBV)

Use ICT to drive Vision 2040

Recently, President Yoweri Museveni launched the National Development Plan, aimed at changing the average Ugandan’s life

Special Features

Bugembe's prayer sung at political rallies 19 hours ago

Vision Group, in association with Twaweza Initiative and Buzz Events, is seeking to recognise artistes whose compositions advance society. Today, Gloria Nakajubi brings you how Pastor Bugembe's music

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World

Sowetans revive struggle spirit to pay tribute to Mandela 17 hours ago

Singing old struggle songs and marching to the slogans that catapulted Soweto to the frontline of South Africa's liberation fight, mourners on Friday paid a lively tribute to their beloved leader Nel

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Sites and Sounds of Uganda

Patiko: The fort of death Few hours ago

The relics of Fort Patiko in northern Uganda have been in ruins for years until efforts to restore it were started a while back.

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Science & technology

Beware of terrorists on social media 3 days ago

How well do I know my Facebook Friends? Is the Facebook group I am part of used to spread Terrorism propaganda? Who is posting strange videos on my wall? These are some of the questions every socia....

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Mice can 'warn' sons, grandsons of dangers via sperm 5 days ago

Lab mice trained to fear a particular smell can transfer the impulse to their unborn sons and grandsons through a mechanism in their sperm.... ..

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