Author: WILLIAMZ

  • Principles Of Minimalism And How To Declutter Your Space For A Simpler Life

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    Minimalism is a multifaceted concept that transcends mere aesthetic preferences, extending into various aspects of life, including art, design, lifestyle, and philosophy. Originating in the mid-20th century as an art movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism has evolved into a broader cultural ethos that advocates for living with intention, clarity, and purpose. At its core, minimalism…

  • Ugandans now living longer as Life expectancy increases to 68 years

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    A report from the 2024 Population and Housing Census has revealed that life expectancy in Uganda has risen to 68.5 years, an increase from the 63.7 years recorded in the 2014 census. FOLLOW OUR NEWS CHANNEL According to the report, females continue to live longer than their male counterparts. While presenting the findings, Chris Mukiza,…

  • Minister Amongi confirms availability of GROW money to give to women

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    KAMPALA The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi has confirmed to the public especially women that the funds that government of Uganda put aside to help women in business to develop, is still available and women should not hesitate to apply for it. During a media briefing held today at Uganda…

  • Worker dismissed from work in Hoima for having HIV

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    HOIMA The alarming trend of workplace discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) continues to surface, with a recent case from Hoima sparking outrage among civil society organizations and human rights advocates. A woman, working as a laundry attendant at a foreign company constructing a stadium in Hoima was dismissed, after her HIV-positive status was…

  • FIFA certifies Nakivubo Stadium to International Standard

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    KAMPALA Kampala’s Hamz Stadium Nakivubo War Memorial has secured FIFA’s prestigious certification, paving the way for local and international football matches. Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, announced the milestone on Monday, October 7. The state-of-the-art Duo filament Mono football turf, installed by renowned Turkish company Nurteks Hali Sen.Ve Tic. A.S, has met FIFA’s…

  • 23 Police officers injured in students’ riot

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    KENYA 23 police officers from Bungoma Police Station are nursing injuries after they confronted students of Bungoma National Polytechnic who had staged a riot at the college.  According to a police report obtained by Citizen Digital, the protests ensued on Tuesday when police officers were dispatched to quell the chaos.  The students, however, retreated and…

  • State House unit probes ministers Kasaija, Anite

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    KAMPALA A whistleblower has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), alleging corruption and irregularities involving Finance minister Matia Kasaija and State Minister for Investment and Privatization Evelyn Anite in the appointment process of the new Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) board chair. The ministers are accused of drafting and backdating letters to manipulate the board’s…

  • Uganda at 62: Museveni says Gov’t can not employ everyone

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    BUSIA President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that while his government is implementing measures to lift people out of poverty, it is unrealistic for citizens to expect the government to employ everyone. According to Museveni, government jobs are structured with limited vacancies, offering far fewer positions compared to the country’s population. For example, he explained…

  • Rwandan government critic jailed

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    RWANDA A Rwandan YouTuber has been sentenced to seven years in prison for breaching the country’s laws on genocide denial. Rashid Hakuzimana, who was arrested in 2021, denied all the charges, which also included inciting ethnic division and spreading false information for claiming that anyone who dares to challenge President Paul Kagame in elections is…

  • Uganda’s GROW Project Continues to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

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    The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has released an update on the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs (GROW) Project, launched in March 2023. This initiative, funded by the International Development Association of the World Bank, aims to support female entrepreneurs across Uganda, including refugees and those in host communities.…