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The Ministry of Works and Transport ( MOWT ) has announced planned maintenance works along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, beginning on Wednesday, 26th February 2025. The 14-day project aims to tackle underground water seepage issues that have been causing deterioration of pavement layers and weakening the road surface in key sections. The maintenance efforts will focus on the Exit Ramp at ...

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump criticized French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for their perceived inaction in ending the war in Ukraine. Trump also belittled Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, questioning his importance in peace negotiations. Despite his criticisms, Trump also acknowledged the efforts of other European leaders and expressed a willingness to engage ...

After numerous postponements, the High Court in Kampala is poised to deliver a crucial verdict today on the bail plea of businesswoman Molly Katanga. Past delays, attributed to a lack of medical evidence, have set the stage for this pivotal moment in the legal proceedings. Under the oversight of Justice Rosette Comfort Kania, the case of Molly Katanga has taken ...

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz urges Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine’s critical minerals. Zelensky’s recent dismissal of US demands for a share of rare earth minerals has sparked a heated debate, with implications for the ongoing conflict with Russia. Within the borders of Ukraine ...

A heartbreaking incident unfolded at Rhino Company Limited in Kasenge B Village, Mbalala, Mukono District, where 19-year-old Gerald Mukisa Wasswa tragically lost his life. The young worker, a recent Senior Four graduate with dreams of pursuing Advanced Level studies, fell into a paper mill while working as a casual labourer at the factory. Gerald Mukisa’s family, hailing from Wataayi Village ...