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June 1, 2015 4:12 AM
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Student sues govt over Kavuma appointment

Student sues govt over Kavuma appointment | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
A law student has sued government over refusal to release information regarding the appointment of Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma
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June 1, 2015 4:10 AM
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The Ugandan women who strip to defend their land - BBC News

The Ugandan women who strip to defend their land - BBC News | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
A group of elderly Ugandan women have been stripping naked to protest against the eviction of communities in a land dispute with the government, writes the BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga.
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May 29, 2015 3:47 AM
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Kagame wants stronger Africa role in peacekeeping

Kagame wants stronger Africa role in peacekeeping | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
PRESIDENT Paul Kagame of Rwanda has said close coordination between Africa, the UN and other partners will be critical
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May 29, 2015 3:30 AM
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Finance explains how it will fund Shs24 trillion Budget

Finance explains how it will fund Shs24 trillion Budget | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Government yesterday explained how it will raise money to finance the Budget for the next financial year that has since been revised upwards from Shs18 trillion to Shs24 trillion
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May 29, 2015 3:23 AM
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Nigeria’s Dr. Adesina elected Africa Develop Bank President

Nigeria’s Dr. Adesina elected Africa Develop Bank President | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is new president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The outgoing Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nigeria replaces Dr. Donald Kaberuka who has led the continental bank since 2005.
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May 29, 2015 3:18 AM
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Number Of MPs & Ministers Should Be Reduced – CCEDU | Red Pepper Uganda

Number Of MPs & Ministers Should Be Reduced – CCEDU | Red Pepper Uganda | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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May 28, 2015 3:55 AM
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MPs to debate allowing Kagame to seek third term

MPs to debate allowing Kagame to seek third term | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Rwanda''s parliament is to debate changing the country''s constitution in order to allow its strongman President Paul Kagame to stand for a third consecutive term in elections in 2017, an official said Wednesday.
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May 28, 2015 3:49 AM
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Nigeria loses $2bn annually to fake subsidy operators —Saraki - Vanguard News

Nigeria loses $2bn annually to fake subsidy operators —Saraki - Vanguard News | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
FORMER governor of Kwara State and senator representing Kwara Central, Bukola Saraki, has said that Nigeria was losing a total of $2 billion to fake fuel subsidy operators, insisting that the fuel subsidy management in the country was a very big platform for fraud.
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May 28, 2015 3:38 AM
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Canines Deployed With USAID Help in Search for Survivors in Nepal

Canines Deployed With USAID Help in Search for Survivors in Nepal | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Even though it wa
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May 28, 2015 3:27 AM
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2016 Budget hits record Shs24 trillion

2016 Budget hits record Shs24 trillion | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
This is the second time the government has revised upwards its 2015/2016 financial year Budget estimates. It had earlier proposed a Shs18 trillion Budget.
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May 27, 2015 4:02 AM
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Video: KCCA-Irish partnership - YouTube

On 22/05/2015 we unveiled a fully furnished computer room at Nakivubo Primary School supported by the Irish Embassy. KCCA embraces the use of ICT and automat...
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May 27, 2015 3:47 AM
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Government, Arab states to sign labour export deals

Government, Arab states to sign labour export deals | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
To stop the abuse of Ugandans searching for greener pastures, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development is in the final stages of signing bilateral labour deals with eight Arab countries
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June 1, 2015 4:11 AM
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People are tired of my silence, says Mbabazi

People are tired of my silence, says Mbabazi | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Former prime minister Amama Mbabazi has said people are getting tired of his silence
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June 1, 2015 3:58 AM
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President Pierre Nkurunziza won't attend crisis summit, he is campaigning

President Pierre Nkurunziza won't attend crisis summit, he is campaigning | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza will not attend a summit of regional leaders in Tanzania on Sunday focusing on the crisis in his country, his spokesman said.
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May 29, 2015 3:44 AM
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Rwenzururu King Dissolves Peace Dialogue Committee

Rwenzururu King Dissolves Peace Dialogue Committee | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The Omusinga told URN that the two kings had resolved to hand the task to the Premiers during their historic meeting in Mubende district on October 12, 2014, a decision which rendered the committee irrelevant.
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May 29, 2015 3:37 AM
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Markitah Juice

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Markitah Juice is made pure of Uganda fruits. It's a fresh fruit drink. The fruits are juiced when you make the order
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May 29, 2015 3:24 AM
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Fraud and deceit at the heart of Uganda adoptions to United States

Fraud and deceit at the heart of Uganda adoptions to United States | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
By Tom Esslemont and Katy Migiro LONDON/KAMPALA, May 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - U gandan families have been bribed, tricked or coerced into giving up ...
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May 29, 2015 3:22 AM
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MPs call for postponement of 2016 polls

MPs call for postponement of 2016 polls | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Lawmakers handling the proposed constitutional amendments yesterday asked government to consider postponing the 2016 elections to allow wider reforms before the country goes to polls
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May 29, 2015 3:07 AM
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Reborn Status - I Surrender ft. Sandra Awili

Reborn Status - I Surrender ft. Sandra Awili | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Reborn Status delivers a wonderfuly done RnB song, this is the first song from Reborn and when you listen to it, you get the feeling that there is a bright future for Gospel RnB music. It not only sounds great but also features Sandra Awili. Keep on the look out for more of Reborn Status music.
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May 28, 2015 3:50 AM
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Woman loses arm to fake treatment

Woman loses arm to fake treatment | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Ms Aliano, who is admitted at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, is a resident of Arusi village, Arapai Sub-county, Soroti District, and has been the only breadwinner in her family.
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May 28, 2015 3:41 AM
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{Photos and Review} Solome Thrills At Maiden Concert.

{Photos and Review} Solome Thrills At Maiden Concert. | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
It is not so often that a new artist makes an entry into the music scene with release of album and songs in a concert. When she set the dates for her concert, some wondered who this fearless artist...
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May 28, 2015 3:34 AM
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Uganda’s top 20 superbrands 2015: MTN Top Telecom brand

Uganda’s top 20 superbrands 2015: MTN Top Telecom brand | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Superbrands East Africa, an affiliate of London-based Superbrands UK, has this week announced Uganda’s top 20 superbrands that have joined the league of super brands for 2015/16.
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May 28, 2015 3:26 AM
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Delta pilot orders pizza for delayed flight - CNN.com

Delta pilot orders pizza for delayed flight  - CNN.com | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Diverted because of bad weather in Atlanta, a Delta Air Lines pilot and airport crew turned to the classic solution for many a grumpy passenger: pizza.
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May 27, 2015 3:52 AM
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Luzira Head - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Luzira Head - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Luzira Head is the name of a terracotta head found at Luzira, Uganda. Estimated to be about 1000 years old, it one of the oldest Sub-saharan sculptures yet discovered in Africa. Since 1931, it has been part of the British Museum's ethnographic collection.

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