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VIDEO: Buganda Mourns Mayanja Nkangi

VIDEO: Buganda Kingdom is mourning the death of its former Katikiro Joash Mayanja Nkangi who passed on this morning. In a message, the Katikiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga described Nkangi as a key pillar during Mutesa II’s reign and one who stood firm to protect the kingdom during the times …

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VIDEO: The life of Mayanja Nkangi

VIDEO: He held together what remained of Buganda kingdom soon after it was abolished during the reign of the Obote and Amin. But even as his candle burned out at the age of 86, he lived a happy man having served his kingdom and his country in various capacities. Our reporter Mable Twegumye Zake talked …

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Kadaga challenges parents on lunch for children

  Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has appealed to parents to provide lunch to children in order for them to concentrate and excel in school. “If a child is hungry, he or she will be thinking about other things like mangoes and will not concentrate in class. Parents, please give …

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Sudan rebels free 125 prisoners after Uganda mediation

Sudan rebels free 125 prisoners captured in fighting Entebbe, Uganda | AFP | Sudanese rebels on Sunday released at least 125 prisoners they had captured in fighting with government forces, most of them soldiers, an AFP journalist said. Their release was secured thanks to mediation from Uganda, while the International …

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VIDEO: Kampala City free internet not working

VIDEO: The planned free internet access in some parts of Kampala City, remains elusive. Four months down the road our reporter Zahra Namuli pitched camp at City Square, one of the common spots in Kampala to enjoy the free government service. But her time was as good as wasted as she …

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China vows blue skies despite economic challenges

Beijing, China | AFP | China will work to clear its skies by increasing investment in clean energy and punishing polluters, Premier Li Keqiang said Sunday in comments aimed at mollifying public anger over chronic smog. Swathes of northern China were blanketed under toxic smog this winter, affecting more than …

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VIDEO: Duncan Mubiru wins the Mist Rally

VIDEO: Duncan ‘Kikankane’ Mubiru has taken lead of the National Rally Championship after winning the Gorilla Mist Rally in Kabale on Sunday. Mubiru who dominated day one, maintained the lead on day two to record his 1st win since 2015.   Share on: WhatsApp

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China’s premier rules out Taiwan, Hong Kong independence

Beijing, China | AFP |  China will firmly oppose Taiwan “separatism”, Premier Li Keqiang declared Sunday, following tension with US President Donald Trump over the island, and said Hong Kong independence moves would “lead nowhere”. “We will resolutely oppose and contain separatist activities for Taiwan independence,” Li said in a …

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