Uganda Police Enforce Strict New Year Fireworks Rules Amid Safety Concerns
Kampala, Uganda Uganda Police have announced sweeping restrictions on fireworks ahead of New Yearβs Eve celebrations, citing growing concerns over
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East African Economies Target Manufacturing to Reduce Import Dependence
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi/KigaliGovernments across East Africa are accelerating manufacturing investments in a bid to cut reliance on
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Private Schools Expand as Parents Seek Alternatives to Public Education
By The Urban Gazette Education Desk Kampala , Uganda Private schools across Uganda are recording increased enrollment, as parents seek
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Public Hospitals Strain as Patient Numbers Rise Amid Funding Gaps
By The Urban Gazette Health Desk. Kampala, Uganda Public hospitals across Uganda are facing renewed pressure as patient admissions surge
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Governments Move to Regulate Social Media as Election Disinformation Grows
Kampala, Uganda Governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to regulate social media platforms amid growing concern that online disinformation is
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Militant Violence Disrupts Key Trade Routes in East Africa
By The Urban Gazette Regional DeskNairobi/KampalaRenewed militant activity in parts of East Africa is disrupting major transport corridors, raising costs
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Food Prices Remain High Despite Improved Harvests
By Urban Gazette Business Desk Kampala, Uganda Despite reports of improved harvests in several agricultural regions, food prices across Ugandaβs
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Opposition Parties Struggle to Unite as Election Clock Ticks Down
By The Urban Gazette Political Desk Kampala, Uganda As Uganda moves closer to the 2026 general elections, opposition parties are
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Artificial Intelligence Regulation Gains Momentum as Governments Seek Guardrails
By The Urban Gazette Tech DeskBrussels, Belgium Governments around the world are accelerating efforts to regulate artificial intelligence as concerns
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Global South Pushes for Debt Relief as Developing Nations Face Mounting Repayment Pressures
By The Urban Gazette International DeskGeneva, Switzerland Developing nations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America are renewing calls for comprehensive
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