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Trump Imposes $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Visas in Latest Immigration Overhaul

In a sweeping move likely to reshape the U.S. employment-visa landscape, President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a $100,000 annual fee per H-1B visa application. The policy, part…

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Uber Launches Safari Experience In Kenya, What Uber Safari will mean for Uganda

In a bold move that blends modern convenience with East Africa’s rich wildlife heritage, Uber Technologies Inc., an American multinational company that provides rides, courier, freight and food deliveries services,…

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Ugandan Ex-London Bus Driver Unmasked in Dubai Sex-Trade Scandal

A BBC eye investigation has unmasked Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a Ugandan national and former London bus driver, accused of running a degrading sex-trade network in Dubai’s high-end neighbourhoods. The report…

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Zohran Mamdani: The Ugandan Who Could Become New York’s Next Mayor

Born in Kampala, Uganda, in 1991, Zohran Kwame Mamdani carries a remarkable legacy. His father, Mahmood Mamdani, is a renowned academic who taught at Makerere University before joining Columbia University…

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Uganda Independence Weekend – October 11 & 12 Highlights

This October, we gather for a powerful two-day celebration of Uganda’s Independence in Massachusetts. The weekend will bring together business leaders, community members, policymakers, and cultural icons for conversations, networking,…

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ICC Presents Evidence against Kony

In a historic first, the International Criminal Court (ICC) recently launched its inaugural in absentia confirmation of charges hearing against fugitive Ugandan rebel commander Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s…

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Where Faith Lit the Way: The Skinners’ Memoir and Message – Founders Watoto Church

In his memoir Where Faith Lit the Way, Pastor Gary Skinner opens with a humble statement: “Marilyn and I are ordinary people. We have many extraordinary stories.” The book captures…

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Uganda North American Medical Society Expands Healthcare Outreach with First-Ever Health Fair at UNAA Convention

The Uganda North American Medical Society (UNAMS), in partnership with the Uganda North American Association (UNAA), proudly launched its first-ever health fair to bring vital healthcare services to Ugandans in…

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PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON THE 37TH UNAA CONVENTION – NEW ORLEANS 2025

Dear Members, Friends, and Partners, I warmly welcome you all back from New Orleans and extend my heartfelt congratulations for yet another very successful UNAA Convention. This year, we had…

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Lt Cmdr Simon Sekitoleko Pioneers policy that allows Green Card holders to join U.S. Coast Guard

The United States Coast Guard has introduced a new policy that makes it easier for lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to enlist, offering fresh opportunities for members of the…

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