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“Why sell your children?” Museveni slams high bride price

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Banyankole community to…

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Kenyan comedian goes viral with hilarious Africa’s public transport culture

NAIROBI — Kenyan comedian Crazy Kennar has sparked laughter and online conversations…

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Ghetto Kids receive hero’s welcome

ENTEBBE — Uganda's celebrated dance troupe, the Ghetto Kids, returned home on…

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Da Agent releases new single ‘Daddy Daddy’

Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan rapper Da Agent has released his latest single,…

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Father arrested for faking son’s tumour to solicit money

KAMPALA – A man has been arrested in Kampala after he was allegedly caught using his young son to solicit money from members of the public by falsely claiming the child was suffering from cancer. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, shows traders confronting the man before removing what appeared to be a fake tumour or plaster-like covering from the child's face. The child was subsequently seen without any visible signs of illness, prompting outrage among bystanders. According to eyewitness accounts shared online, the man had been moving through busy streets in Kampala…

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14 killed in Lwera swamp crash

At least 14 people were killed and four others injured in a fatal road crash at…

Two charged in High Court over ADF links

KAMPALA — The International Crimes Division of the High Court has confirmed terrorism-related charges against two…

NTC Kaliro accountant remanded over Shs121m financial loss

An accountant at National Teacher's College (NTC) Kaliro has been remanded to Luzira Prison after appearing…

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Kenyan comedian goes viral with hilarious Africa’s public transport culture

NAIROBI — Kenyan comedian Crazy Kennar has sparked laughter and online conversations across Africa after releasing a comedy skit highlighting the unique and sometimes chaotic experiences of public transport in different African cities. The video, titled “Public Transport in Different African Cities,” was shared on Monday, August 3, and quickly gained attention for its humorous portrayal of the contrasting transport cultures found across the continent. In the skit, Crazy Kennar uses comedy to showcase the different personalities and routines associated with public transport systems in several African cities, including Kigali in Rwanda, Lagos in Nigeria and Nairobi in Kenya. The…

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After damning straw poll, can Olara Otunnu win race for UN Secretary-General?

KAMPALA — Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s campaign to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations has…

South Sudanese-Australian phenom Jongkuch Mach stuns basketball world

KAMPALA / SYDNEY — An 18-year-old basketball prospect of South Sudanese descent is rapidly becoming the…

Kampala summit tackles future of AU Somalia mission

KAMPALA — Uganda on Wednesday launched the Second Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the…