East African Cities to Celebrate 2026 with Synchronized New Year’s Countdown
By The Urban Gazette Lifestyle Desk Kampala/Nairobi/Dar-Salaam Major East African cities, including Kampala, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Kigali, will
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Mother, Daughter and Priest Missing Following Armed Abductions in Kampala and Masaka.
Masaka,Uganda At least three people remain missing following a series of armed abductions in central Uganda, including a mother, her
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UPDF Confirms Masaka Priest Detention; Military Cites National Security
By The Urban Gazette National Desk Kampala , Uganda The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially confirmed it detained
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Kampala Hosts First Refugee and Host Communities Exhibition to Drive Trade and Job Creation
Kampala, Uganda Kampala this week hosted its first-ever Refugee and Host Communities Exhibition, bringing together refugee entrepreneurs, host community businesses,
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Kampala Traders Feel the Pinch as City Tightens Street Vending Rules
Kampala, Uganda Kampala’s central business district has grown noticeably quieter in recent days as city authorities step up enforcement of
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Oil Prices Jump Sharply After New Geopolitical Tensions
London, United Kingdom Global oil prices surged sharply in early trading following fresh geopolitical tensions that rattled energy markets. Traders
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Heisman Trophy Winner Announced: Fernando Mendoza Takes Top Honors
By The Urban Gazette Sports DeskIndiana, USA Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza was awarded the 2025 Heisman Trophy after a
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U.S. Service Members Killed In Syria Ambush
By The Urban Gazette International Affairs DeskDamascus, Syria Two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed in an ambush
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Nationwide Teachers’ Strike Disrupts Schools Across Kenya
By The Urban Gazette Correspondent. Nairobi, Kenya Public schools across Kenya were disrupted today as teachers began a nationwide strike,
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Odesa Hit by Major Attack as Strikes Knock Out Power and Water Supplies
By The Urban Gazette Correspondent. Odesa,Ukraine A large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa has left vast
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