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Ugandan-Born Dr Ivan Edwards attains prestigious promotion in U.S. Air Force Reserve

Colonel select (Dr) Ivan Edwards, a Ugandan-born physician serving in the United States Air Force Reserve, has achieved one of the most competitive milestones in military service: selection for promotion…

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Memories of Love Returned – An Award-Winning Film by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine Comes Home

Not often do we encounter a film of this nature. Who created it, and who it is about, makes it cinematic gold on the Ugandan scene and beyond. Named among…

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Another Ugandan New Yorker launches bid for State Comptroller – Adem Bunkedekko

Democratic state comptroller candidate Adem Bunkeddeko is entering the 2026 race with a plan to challenge incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who has held the office since 2007 and is heading…

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Nation Media Group Hosts Uganda’s First Presidential Debate of the 2026 Elections

Ugandans in Kampala and across the globe tuned in for a rare presidential debate courtesy of the Nation Media Group as election fever catches on. On Sunday night, NTV Uganda…

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New U.S. Visa Rules Target Applicants With Diabetes, Obesity and Chronic Illnesses

The Trump administration has issued new guidance directing U.S. visa officers to consider a wide range of chronic health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers, neurological disorders and mental…

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Hoima Stadium: Uganda’s New Jewel of Sport

The recently completed Hoima City Stadium is like a modern crown in western Uganda. The sleek, contemporary, and unmistakably world-class stadium was built by Turkish contractor SUMMA International. The 20,000-seater…

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Ugandan-Born Immigrant Wins Mayoral Race of America’s Largest City

Zohran Kwame Mamdani — born in Kampala, Uganda to parents of Indian descent — has officially won the mayoral race of New York City, America’s largest city with an estimated…

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Waltham City Mayor a Friend of the Ugandan Boston Community

Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy is a life-long resident of Waltham, MA. Mayor McCarthy attended Waltham public schools and is a graduate of Waltham High School, Boston College, Suffolk University Law…

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Send Money to Uganda the Smarter Way with LemFi

As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 63rd Independence Anniversary, LemFi joins the nation in honoring this remarkable milestone. In the spirit of unity and progress, LemFi proudly supports Ugandans at…

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UAE and Uganda Envoys Reject Allegations of Visa Ban on Ugandans

Authorities in both the United Arab Emirates and Uganda have firmly denied recent claims that Ugandan nationals are being banned from obtaining visas to the UAE, amid confusion fuelled by…

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