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Ugandan pastor, Martin Ssempa, has accused Makerere University of religious discrimination, asserting that the closure of Makerere Community Church, under his leadership for over twenty years, is unjust. Expressing disappointment on social media, Pastor Ssempa highlighted the impact of the church’s closure on students, emphasizing the loss of spiritual guidance and counseling services. Ssempa criticized the university’s characterization of his ...

With Biden out of the race due to his underwhelming debate performance, voters hope to see a shift towards more substantial policy discussions from both candidates in this upcoming face-off between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Utah Republican John Smith, who voted for Biden in 2020, wants to see how Harris handles Trump’s aggressive debating style without a teleprompter to ...

In a strategic move, Vivvo Energies Uganda (Shell) has recently slashed petrol prices to Shs 5,190 per litre and diesel prices to Shs 5,050 per litre, signaling a notable decline compared to previous pricing structures. Following the enactment of the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act, 2023, UNOC has taken on the pivotal role of overseeing the importation of petroleum products, with ...

According to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s announcement on Friday, the French capital will honor the memory of Rebecca Cheptegei, the late Ugandan Olympian by dedicating a sporting complex in her honor. The Ugandan marathon runner passed away on Thursday, four days after her former partner in Kenya doused her in gasoline and lit her ablaze. Cheptegei made her Olympic debut ...

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft embarks on its return journey to Earth, but without its intended passengers, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who remain on the International Space Station as a precautionary measure. The decision for Wilmore and Williams to return in a SpaceX Crew Dragon in February extends their ISS stay from eight days to eight months, highlighting the complexities of ...