Matt Kayemwants Africans to flaunt global domination in art, fashion, music Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Ugandan multi-talented artist Matt Kayem is never shy to court controversy with his subjects, technique, and medium; be it painting, ceramics, photography, graffiti or sculpture. So his followers expected nothing less from his …
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Kampala, Uganda | PHILIP CRILLY | As populations across the world grow older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This can lead to interactions and side effects that we all need to be aware of. Not only can drugs interact with each …
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Does antibiotic use in animals affect human health? Kampala, Uganda | ANA SANDOIU | Antibiotic resistance is a global public health crisis and the use of antibiotics in animals and its consequences for human health, were recently discussed at the London Microbiome Meeting. According to the Centers for Disease Control …
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New study shows the industry is expected to register growth in the next five years Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Buyers of cement have a reason to smile as cement prices fall citing oversupply. A 50kg bag of cement is now trading at Shs 28,000 compared with Shs 38,000 …
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Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Fuel pump prices look set to be anything but friendly this holiday season. So if you are planning to drive a few extra kilometreswith children, friends, family or other loved ones to some interesting destination, we have tips on some cars you could pick – mainly …
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Analysts fear move will accumulate more debt for African countries Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa could further sink into more debt if China goes ahead with plans to sell the continent’s debt to investors, starting next year, observers fear. Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC), a leading Chinese banking conglomerate, …
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Kitty part of Shs 296 billion grant Germany will give to Uganda over the next two year Kampala, Uganda| RONALD MUSOKE | Refugee hosting communities in northern Uganda will benefit from some €15 million (Shs 64 billion) from Germany according to a new bilateral development cooperation agreement signed on Nov.16 …
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Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Tracy Akello and Rachael Kemigisha will have a memorable experience as they watch the Formula One Grand Prix live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The two are the first ladies among the lucky eight Ugandans who have always been selected to watch the …
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Why giving cash to victims of landslide was right but attempt to relocate mountain village residents is wrong COMMENT | Joseph Were | Do you still remember Bukalasi? Don’t worry if you don’t. It is the place in Bududa district where a river burst its banks, triggering mudslides that killed …
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Poor money management skills blamed for the biting poverty Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teaching financial literacy to adult populations has got a lift with the unveiling of an online platform that will make financial education more interesting. SIMU Plus has partnered with Uganda Telecom for a roll-out of …
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