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    The unanswered pain of Ugandans
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Galabuzi, Mukasa James
    Uganda's history is deeply marked by bloodshed, political violence and heartbreak. Many lives were lost and countless families were left with unanswered questions about the fate of their loved ones. Political violence entered Uganda's landscape in 1966 and intensified through ethnic divisions and the terror of Idi Amin's regime.
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    New MPs and personal lifestyle audit
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Kirunda, Faruk
    After looking how blatant election fraudsters harm service delivery standards and devotion to the constituency and national transformational agenda, today. We look at how the new members of parliament (MPs) must closely monitor their lifestyle choices when they get to Kampala.
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    Tumwebaze's murder should act as a wake-up call
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Tumuramye, Dickson
    When violence happens, we often focus on the victim and the perpetrator. Rarely do we linger on the invisible victims - the children.
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    Who is Girma, Uganda airlines acting CEO?
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Etukuri, Charles
    President Yoweri Museveni on Friday directed the minister of Works and Transport Gen Edward Katumba Wamala. to immediately appoint former Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Girma Wake, as a consultant and and acting CEO of Uganda Airlines. The move is aimed at addressing what Museveni described as persistent management weaknesses within the national carrier.
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    Masaka - Kyotera - Mutukula road works impress minister
    (New Vision, 2026-02-16) Etukuri, Charles
    The Minister of Works and Transport. Gen Katumba Wamala, is impressed by the progress of the Maska-Kyotera- Mutukula road, saying the project is progressing well.
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    Habits that damage the gearbox
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Muto, Ahmed
    Resting a hand on the gear shifter is a bad idea despite arguments of convenience and comfort, considering the damage it causes in the long run. We can also agree the unintentionally shifting drive modes, say from drive to neutral, can damage the gear box or cause an accident.
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    Police intensify fight against border crime
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Adude, Paul
    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen Kale Kayihura, has said the force is set to intensify it's fight in combatting transnational crime.
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    Civic education makes citizens accountable and responsive
    (Daily Monitor, 2019-02-08) Batuuka, Muwanga
    Civic education is good for all citizens because it teaches us to be accountable and responsive to needs of persons we serve and the nation as a whole.
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    UPDF rehabilitate hospital, schools
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Mudhanga, Kolyangha; Omollo, Joseph
    The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) in partnership with military contingents from the East African Community have rehabilitated Tororo hospital and government schools in Bukedi region as part of the activities to mark 37th Terehe sita day.
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    UPDF trains experts to build railway
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Kyeyune, Moses
    The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) will lead the training of engineers to take part in the construction of the standard gauge railway, the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), said.
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    Kira residents reject plastics industry project
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-09) Kahungu, Thembo Misairi
    A section of residents of Bulindo cell, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District have rejected plans by Global Paints proprietor, Mr. Steven Kayiwa to set up a plastics industry in the area.
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    South Sudan conflict fuelling insecurity in Kitgum, Amuru
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Owich, James; Makumbi, Cissy
    Security officials allege that the conflict in South Sudan is helping to arm criminal groups who smuggle illegal weapons into Uganda through the porous border points of Elegu in Amuru district and Ngomoromo, Aweno-Olwiyo and Waligo, all in Lamwo District. The criminal gangs later use the weapons to rob and kill residents in Acholi and Lango sub-regions.
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    UNBS confiscates harmful cosmetics
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Ladu, Ismail Musa
    The cosmetics contain hydroquinone, which various studies have confirmed to have adverse effects on human health.
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    Soaring fuel prices: Government cites free market
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Ladu, Ismail Musa
    Even as fuel pump prices continue to steadily soar, the government has said it can only look on "helplessly" until the situation takes care of itself.
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    Refugee scam: PS takes leave before suspending kazungu
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-08) Sserunjogi, Mukiibi Eriasa
    Ms. Christine Guwatudde Kintu, the permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has taken annual leave and delegated the interdiction of the embattled Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Apollo Kazungu, to Mr. Joel Wanjala, the undersecretary in-charge of finance and administration.
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    Refugee scandal: Top UN investigators arrive
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-07) Sserunjogi, Mukiibi Eriasa
    According to sources, the team is charged auditing and inspecting the system and operations of WFP in respect to the allegations.
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    Refugee scandal: OPM suspends 4 officials
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Sserunjogi, Mukiibi Eriasa
    The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Mr Hillary Onek, has directed the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ms. Christine Guwatudde Kintu, interdict four officials as investigations into the alleged mis-use of resources meant for refugees commence.
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    Goat meat ranks high
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-10) Bbosa, Denis
    Even when the weight again and growth of goat farming in Uganda is still a major challenge, the demand for goat meat is massive and increasing. To say that Ugandans love nyama choma is under statement. Three years since Uganda was declared the highest pork consuming country in Africa,
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    Let all stakeholders work to end child marriages
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-09) Editorial
    Uganda ranks 17th internationally among countries that have the highest rates of child marriages, according to a report titled State of The World's Children, 2016 by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
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    FDC plots fresh protests over rising fuel prices
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-02-06) Mukhaye, Damali
    The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change party has said it will rally Ugandans to stage a demonstration against the increasing cost of fuel in the country.