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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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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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