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Commentary: Ciao, Marco Polo

Over seven centuries ago, the young Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo embarked on a trailblazing journey along the ancient…

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OP-ED: Why Film Festivals Are Important For The Growth Of Uganda Film Industry

By Shadrine Taremwa In Uganda, a number of film festivals have emerged where over 1,000+ films from around the world…

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South Africa schools to start teaching Swahili

South Africa schools will soon start teaching Swahili in a move to promote greater social cohesion among Africans as well…

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Donald Trump toilet brushes hit market, selling like hot cake

Stop what you're doing because you can now buy a Donald Trump toilet brush. These hand-made and wonderfully accurate reconstructions…

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Former Kampala Mayor Ssebagala critically ill, hospitalised

Former Kampala city Mayor Alhajj Nasser Ntege Ssebagala has been admitted to Kibuli Hospital while in critical condition. We are…

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OP-ED: Museveni, Kagame rift needs an international investigation

By Hussein Kyanjo Fellow Ugandans and other citizens of the world, I greet you in the name of the Almighty…

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Museveni: People read news online because they no longer see the need for newspapers

President Yoweri Museveni and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Armed Forces has advised soldiers of the Uganda People’s Defense Air Force…

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OP-ED: Tracking manifestos!

By Rebecca Alowo  This is the fourth year of implementing the National Development (NDP). However, analysis reveals a mixed picture…

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Out To Lunch: The business of hiring coffins

By Denis Jjuuko More than a month ago, I lost a close relative. The night after the burial and as…

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Four things you need to know about New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

As she leads a nation still grieving over 50 killings at two mosques, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday declared…

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Dr Robert Mwesigwa Rukari: The future of Africa is bright, let us act now

At the recently concluded African Now Summit, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni called on the continent to ‘act right’ in order…

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LETTER TO MY ‘DAD’: Dear President Museveni, I have a dream

Dear ‘dad’, hope this letter finds you in a good mood. Kyankwazi must have been interesting for you. I congratulate you…

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OPED: Save your money, live below your means and within your needs

Save your money, live below your means and within your needs. I receive many requests for financial assistance. Many of…

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Shaken but not stirred: With a first round win against BoU, his Kingdom Mall nearing completion and 5-Star Entebbe Hotel in the Offing, Sudhir Ruparelia makes a big come back

By Muhereza Kyamutetera In January 2012, at the climax of Uganda’s financial crisis, I, on behalf of The CEO Magazine…

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Why did Kagame’s former UN Ambassador Gasana also desert him for Uganda?

Do you recall the story of Eugène-Richard Gasana? He was one of General Paul Kagame’s favorite diplomats. Gasana was Rwanda’s…

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