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From Karamoja to West Nile: Salva Two and Sundiata Mok redefining Ugandan comedy.
Salva Two from Karamoja and Sundiata Mok from West Nile are bringing regional identity, everyday struggles and fresh perspectives to Uganda’s growing stand-up comedy scene https://bit.ly/3SXhh1u  #MonitorUpdates
Erling Haaland scored in the second half to give 10-man Manchester City a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, with the strike initially disallowed for offside before the decision was overturned following a VAR review.
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Doctor becomes road safety advocate after losing patient.
Police  figures show  that on average, road crashes claim at least 13 lives in Uganda every day https://bit.ly/4ho4oqq #MonitorUpdates
Building by-law stalls Kayunga town growth.
Developers say high cost of storeyed  structures is discouraging investment in the business centre https://bit.ly/3Tusir9 #MonitorUpdates
Soroti hospital needs over 900 workers. Soroti hospital is operating with only 283 staff out of the required 1,231, leaving a gap 948 gap https://bit.ly/3UQcHme  #MonitorUpdates
King Oyo hailed for championing HIV fight.
The late king made a significant contribution to Uganda's HIV response through sensitisation https://bit.ly/3UHALaX  #MonitorUpdates
Minister orders return to traditional mukene fishing methods to save fish stocks.
The government has not banned mukene fishing but is tightening controls on the methods used to harvest the small silver fish https://bit.ly/4xoMYyG  #MonitorUpdates
Oyo’s will should guide succession–AG.
In a September 12 legal opinion to the President, Mr Mayanja said the validity of the Will could only be challenged before a court of law https://bit.ly/3V8yntN
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City Square devt bid sparks uproar.
The government in 2007 issued an order designating the City Square as a protected historical and monumental site, barring commercial or private investment on it https://bit.ly/4h64mCa #MonitorUpdates
Schools crack down on drug-laced snacks.
Students have devised ways of concealing drugs in food, drinks, school supplies and other personal belongings https://bit.ly/4xVrVoI #MonitorUpdates
Musomi App: Your child's solution to study online.
The platform creates accountability as the sessions are booked, tracked, and reviewed https://bit.ly/4ywbnmT #MonitorUpdates
Tax red flags that will put businesses in trouble in 2026/27


URA has identified 22 compliance red flags as it intensifies data-driven enforcement, using digital systems, third-party data, and sector profiling to detect inconsistencies, close leakages, and improve tax collections https://bit.ly/3T37tTC
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From being labelled witch to becoming a fistula activist


Uganda is believed to have one of the highest burdens of obstetric fistula in East Africa, particularly concentrated in underserved rural communities where early marriage, teenage pregnancy, and limited access to emergency obstetric care create a challenging environment https://bit.ly/4AdUmzG
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The sweet treats fuelling cavities


As decay progresses, parents may notice brown or black spots, visible holes, persistent, bad breath, food getting trapped around one tooth, sensitivity or a child avoiding certain foods https://bit.ly/4radLxj
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It is back to school basics again


Dear school owner/admin, we know that it is a business and money is needed to run operations but, eh, calm down. Allow us some time, we shall pay. Money is coming. For real this time https://bit.ly/4itnxbw
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Cancer screening should not be left to a strip


A false positive can cause unnecessary fear, investigations and expense. A false negative can be even more dangerous because it may provide reassurance when further medical assessment is needed https://bit.ly/4cJcQhm
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