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FDC Rejects Proposal to Take Over City Square for Private Hotel, Mall

The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.
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Kampala City Square Redevelopment Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions

The debate therefore goes beyond the proposed hotel and mall. It raises a fundamental question for Kampala: should it preserve its remaining open spaces for public use, or convert them into commercial developments in the name of modernisation and investment?
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UWA Chief Urges Suppliers to Uphold Quality and Integrity

The forum comes as UWA continues to strengthen partnerships and procurement systems to support conservation. The authority is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas.

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Tyrese Gibson Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Africa Coffee Marathon

This year’s event is being held under the theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty.” The theme reflects the organizers’ broader ambition to use coffee farming as a tool for economic empowerment while drawing attention to communities facing poverty and limited livelihood opportunities.
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Gulu to Host 2026 Inter-Forces Sports and Shooting Championship

Gulu City authorities have welcomed the tournament, saying it will boost local business by increasing demand for accommodation, transport, and hospitality services during the two-week event.
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Two More Arrested Over Murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori

Police believe the incident was robbery-related, with Owori’s mobile phone among the property taken from him. The stolen phone subsequently became a key lead in the investigation. Detectives traced the device, leading to the arrest of the first two suspects before expanding the probe to individuals believed to have handled or purchased it.

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UPC also asked boarding schools in Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and surrounding areas to agree to flexible payment plans with parents rather than sending children home. 

PFF to Hold Peaceful Procession to Chief Justice’s Office Over Besigye Detention

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The PFF leader expressed dissatisfaction with how Justice Emmanuel Baguma is handling the treason case, alleging judicial bias and prolonged detention without timely bail consideration. He further claimed that the evidence being presented by state witnesses against Besigye is fabricated, describing it as a product of a "pseudo-military operation" allegedly launched by the state with the intention of keeping Besigye in prison for life.

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FDC Rejects Proposal to Take Over City Square for Private Hotel, Mall

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The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.

UDB Issues Ugx 150Bn Grant to Boost Development

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Uganda Development Bank (UDB) in partnership with local contractors has issued a grant of Ugx 150Bn to boost infrastructural development with an aim of...

Government Pledges To Support PSFU With USD 50m In Financial Year 2024/2025

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The government of Uganda has pledged to support the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) with USD 50 million in the next financial year 2023/2024. While...
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FDC Rejects Proposal to Take Over City Square for Private Hotel, Mall

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The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.
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U.S. Energy Official Pushes LNG and Nuclear Exports Across Asia

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On Indonesia’s plan for 100 gigawatts of solar capacity, Danly cautioned that actual output would be significantly lower and that countries experiencing rapidly rising electricity demand would still require dispatchable baseload power. He said the United States wanted to provide both fuel and technology for that purpose.

Kampala City Square Redevelopment Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions

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The debate therefore goes beyond the proposed hotel and mall. It raises a fundamental question for Kampala: should it preserve its remaining open spaces for public use, or convert them into commercial developments in the name of modernisation and investment?

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Tyrese Gibson Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Africa Coffee Marathon

This year’s event is being held under the theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty.” The theme reflects the organizers’ broader ambition to use coffee farming as a tool for economic empowerment while drawing attention to communities facing poverty and limited livelihood opportunities.
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Gulu to Host 2026 Inter-Forces Sports and Shooting Championship

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Two More Arrested Over Murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori

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The party also drew lessons from neighbouring Kenya, where, it said, Kenyans stood firm to protect Uhuru Park and Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi from developers, preserving them as the lungs and pride of Nairobi through the efforts of patriots like the late Prof. Wangari Maathai.
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U.S. Energy Official Pushes LNG and Nuclear Exports Across...

On Indonesia’s plan for 100 gigawatts of solar capacity, Danly cautioned that actual output would be significantly lower and that countries experiencing rapidly rising electricity demand would still require dispatchable baseload power. He said the United States wanted to provide both fuel and technology for that purpose.
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Kampala City Square Redevelopment Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions

The debate therefore goes beyond the proposed hotel and mall. It raises a fundamental question for Kampala: should it preserve its remaining open spaces for public use, or convert them into commercial developments in the name of modernisation and investment?
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UWA Chief Urges Suppliers to Uphold Quality and Integrity

The forum comes as UWA continues to strengthen partnerships and procurement systems to support conservation. The authority is mandated to conserve and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas.
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The appeal calls for a calm, credible process to examine the Will, hear all sides, and consider customs and applicable law, rather than competing announcements and attempts to create facts on the ground during mourning.
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However, some netizens argued that, the deployment of security forces around the palace could be to protect the royal family and avoid attacks to ensure peace prevails.
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