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Aero Beach Boss, Kodet Lorika Dies at 84

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By Ambrose Amurinde ENTEBBE The proprietor of Entebbe Aero Beach, Cornelius Kodet Lorika has passed on after being hospitalized for close to three years. The tycoon who passed on yesterday, Sunday, 7th December, 2025 had undergone treatment in several hospitals including domestic and international hospitals. The tycoon has been residing in Nsamizi zone near Entebbe State House. Last night a …

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Twine Academy Officially Launches, Ushering in a New Era of Modern Learning in Wakiso

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Twine Academy has officially opened its doors, marking the arrival of a fresh, forward‑thinking institution designed to redefine academic excellence and holistic education for the next generation of learners. The school is located in Ssenge Block 260 on plot 2081 Street along Kayunga-Kawanda Road Wakiso District . The launch event brought together educators, parents, community leaders, and young learners who …

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Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

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A group of soldiers on Benin’s national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region. However, the situation remained unclear with soldiers loyal to Benin’s President Patrice Talon claiming to have foiled the coup attempt to overthrow the government, his office said, adding that the …

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OPINION: Only Museveni has Africa’s interests at heart

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By Faruk Kirunda  I have looked at manifestos of the respective parties and contenders in the 2026 general elections but only the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bold and purposeful on this very important ideal of East African Federation/African Integration. The party’s presidential candidate and National Chairman, Yoweri Museveni, in his message introducing the Manifesto addressed the issue among the …

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NOT SAFE! Girl, 13, raped in KFC toilets

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A TEEN girl was allegedly gang-raped by four thugs after being dragged into a KFC bathroom in Paris. The suspected preds reportedly forced the 13-year-old to perform sexual acts on them after leading the girl away from her friends. A passerby alerted cops after the young girl tearfully recounted the traumatic assault. Officers rushed to the scene and quickly arrested …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In KITAGWENDA, Munyagwa’s father abandons son at the sea, begs voters to support M7

RACE FOR STATE HOUSE In KITAGWENDA Munyagwas father abandons son

Kitagwenda – Bruhan Sserunga, the father of presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa, has urged the people of Kitagwenda to vote for President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming elections. Speaking at Museveni’s campaign rally on Saturday, Sserunga thanked the President for providing him a package under the civilian veterans’ programme. He said Uganda has enjoyed unprecedented peace compared to past regimes and …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In BUNDIBUGYO, M7 promises chocolate factory

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to establish a chocolate factory in Bundibugyo District, reaffirming his commitment to expanding value addition and creating jobs in Uganda’s cocoa-rich region. Addressing supporters during his campaign tour Friday, the NRM Presidential Flagbearer said the venture will harness the district’s long-standing agricultural strengths and boost household incomes. Museveni recalled his early interactions with …

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RACE FOR STATE HOUSE! In NTOROKO, M7 pledges swift action for flood victims

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni says government swift action is on the way to rescue over 9,000 people displaced by floods in Ntoroko District. Addressing thousands of supporters Friday at Karugutu Secondary School, Ntoroko during a campaign rally, the President said he had already instructed his Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to coordinate an immediate response from top government officials. “I have …

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TRAGIC! Sudden HR boss death strikes UNEB

TRAGIC Sudden HR boss death strikes UNEB

Uganda’s education sector is reeling after the sudden death of Sebastian Mwendha Ngobi, the Director of Human Resources & Administration at the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). Ngobi, a veteran education administrator, died on the evening of Friday, 5th December, at Platinum Hospital after a brief illness. The circumstances surrounding his death remain mysterious. Ngobi’s impressive career included stints as …

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