Ugandans face Shs56m bond for US tourist and business visas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new requirement for Ugandans applying for United States business and tourist visas, following Uganda’s inclusion in the US visa bond pilot programme. In a public service announcement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said the change takes effect from January 21, 2026, and applies to applicants seeking B1/B2…

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Tool-savvy Austrian cow Veronika masters art of self-scratch

Scientists are rethinking what cows are capable of after an Austrian cow named Veronika was found to use tools with remarkable skill. The discovery, reported by researchers in Vienna, suggests that cattle may possess far greater cognitive abilities than previously believed. Veronika, a Swiss brown cow living in a mountain village in the Austrian countryside,…

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UCC restores social media

Ugandan authorities have announced the lifting of social media restrictions following the conclusion of the country’s electoral season, marking a return to normal online activity after weeks of heightened controls. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who confirmed that access to social media platforms had…

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