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The Chief Magistrate of Kayunga, Joy Nambozo, has reinstated Sheikh Abdallah Ssebisubi as the Imam of Kayunga Town mosque amid protests from a section of Muslims. The Kayunga Imam was in 2007 removed from office by a section of Muslims. They accused him of mismanaging mosque affairs. Subsequently, Sheikh Ssebisubi and UMSC (as plaintiffs) jointly dragged seven Muslims to court ...

Bamunanika County lawmaker Robert Kafeero Ssekitoleko is pursuing legal action to claim UGX 25 million in damages after being involved in a manhole accident. The incident, which occurred recently, has prompted the lawmaker to seek compensation for the injuries sustained. The member of parliament, fell into an uncovered manhole while walking close to Garden City The manhole, located in close ...

Social media platform Threads has exciting news for its users as it prepares to launch a highly anticipated web version of its popular app next week. This new development is set to provide an enhanced and accessible experience for Threads users who prefer to engage with the platform through their desktop or laptop devices. Threads, known for its innovative features ...

Uganda’s long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has made history by clinching his third consecutive World Championship medal in the 10,000m in Budapest. Cheptegei put up one of the best final laps as he further cemented his name in the track field history books. It should be noted that he has barely competed in 25 aps over the past three years. ...

Uganda’s senior middle-distance runner Winnie Nanyondo has yet to progress to the Women’s 1500m semi-finals at the World Athletics Championships. This is scheduled to take place on August 19 in Budapest, Hungary. Nanyondo finished in a distant twelfth position posting 4:10.55 in heat four as the usual names in the distance made it. World Record holders Faith Kipyegon, Sifan Hassan, ...