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Government expresses worry over increasing sexual and gender-based violence cases in the country. The ministry of gender made a survey and apparently noted that there is an increase in cases. “Today we are seeing increasing sexual violence. In 2016, according to the recently launched national survey on gender-based violence in Uganda by UBOS, we stood at 21% but today, it ...

The name Joshua Cheptegei has become quite synonymous with medals but more especially gold medals. The Ugandan long-distance runner is at it again as he clinched another gold medal today morning. This was during the Nike Prefontaine Classic in the United States of America. Cheptegei clocked a time of 12:57:99. This was in the 5000m and although he didn’t set ...

Getting instant loans in this era has become much simpler. The number of money lending companies and micro-finance firms in Uganda is growing as an extremely fast rate. As a result, identifying the best lender for you can be a bit of a challenge. Especially with fraudulent lenders existing almost everywhere and ready to rip you off. There is a ...

The head of Public Relations at the Electoral Commission, Jotham Taremwa, has said opposition in Uganda is only good at being sentimental. He says instead of pointing out facts, they are always being emotional and playing victim. “My own take on the opposition in Uganda is that they are often more sentimental. They will complain about an unfair electoral process ...

On the other side of the world, Twitter investors are suing Elon Musk and the platform over handling of the billionaire’s $44bn bid for the company. The case alleges he violated California corporate laws in a number of ways. The Tesla boss is accused of “wrongful conduct”. This is because his “false statements and market manipulation have created ‘chaos’ at ...