Kampala Police Crack Down on Crime: Over 50 Arrested in Intelligence-Led Raids
Kampala, UgandaKampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) have carried out a string of intelligence-led operations across the city, netting more than 50
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Ukraine Orders Full Audit of State-Owned Enterprises Amid $100M Corruption Scandal
Kyiv, UkraineUkraine’s government has launched a sweeping audit of all state-owned companies, including strategic enterprises like Energoatom (nuclear energy), Naftogaz,
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Museveni Declares “Criminals Will Never Be a Problem Again” in Karamoja
Karamoja, Uganda During a recent address in Napak District, President Yoweri Museveni vowed that criminals—in particular cattle rustlers in Karamoja—will
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Ugandan Economist Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Amid Surge in Mobile Money Use
Kampala, UgandaProf. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor at the Bank of Uganda, is urging urgent action to strengthen Uganda’s cybersecurity defenses.He
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Chinese Taikonauts Touch Down Safely After Space Debris Damages Return Capsule
Three Chinese astronauts — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie — have returned safely to Earth after their originally
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U.S. Clears $330 Million Arms Package for Taiwan — First Under Trump
Washington, USAThe United States has approved a roughly $330 million military sale to Taiwan, covering non-standard spare and repair parts
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East Africa’s Electric Mobility Wave Accelerates with $100 m Funding Round
A game‑changing $100 million investment into EV‑maker spanning Uganda/Kenya/Rwanda marks a turning point for Africa’s low‑carbon transport future. Kampala, UgandaAfrican electric
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THE URBAN GAZETTE — WEEKEND CITY GUIDE
A curated list of top experiences in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and Fort Portal. 🌞 Saturday Morning Brunch at
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Cloud Sovereignty Rises: East Africa Shakes up Digital Infrastructure
A major tech partnership launches locally‑hosted cloud services in Kenya/East Africa — a milestone for data autonomy and digital growth.
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Uganda’s Fisheries in Crisis: What’s Next for the Lakes?
Once a booming source of food and foreign exchange, Uganda’s fisheries are now at a breaking point — squeezed by
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