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Ugandan Youth Turn to TikTok for News and Hustles
By Urban Gazette Digital Desk Kampala — When 23-year-old Sheila posts a 30-second skit on TikTok, it reaches thousands of
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Nabbanja shocked by Pathetic State of Mukono General Hospital
Mukono-Uganda Uganda’s Prime Minister Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja expressed outrage over the appalling conditions at Mukono General Hospital, where women
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Kampala’s Boda Boda Crisis: Safety vs. Livelihoods
By Urban Gazette Staff Writer Kampala — The roar of boda bodas is as much a part of Kampala’s soundtrack
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Multitech Business School Announces Open Enrollment for September Intake, Offering Scholarships and Flexible Learning Options
September 25, 2025 – Multitech Business School is excited to announce that its September intake for the upcoming academic year
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A security scandal has thrust Uganda’s mobile money ecosystem into the spotlight. The #StopAirtelThefty movement, sparked by a viral case
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A new HIV prevention drug called Lenacapavir is poised to reshape global efforts against HIV/AIDS. Thanks to negotiated agreements, over
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In a development certain to dominate Uganda’s headlines, President Yoweri Museveni has officially been cleared by the Electoral Commission to
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Google’s Africa AI Accelerator 2025: A Gateway for Uganda’s Next Tech Giants
Tech founders in Uganda are being invited to apply for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2025 (AI Cohort) —
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Bwindi’s Gorillas Thrive Again — Can Conservation and Tourism Keep the Balance?
In a quiet triumph of conservation, Uganda’s mountain gorilla population is on the rise. According to recent wildlife counts, Bwindi
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