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Kenya, Uganda sign 8 new memoranda to boost cooperation
Capital FM Kenya
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July 30, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — Kenya has signed eight agreements with Uganda to boost bilateral cooperation during President Yoweri Museveni’s official visit. Speaking at State House Nairobi after witnessing the signing of the memorandum of...
Inside 8 Kenya-Uganda MoUs to deepen ties
Star
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs an MoU as President William Ruto looks on at State House, Nairobi on July 30, 2025 / PCS Kenya has signed eight Memoranda of Understanding with Uganda to boost bilateral cooperation during President Yoweri...
Small business helps children of immigrants pursue college
KUNM - New Mexico
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July 30, 2025
Finding funds for higher education can be difficult, especially with millions of dollars being cut from education by the current Trump administration. One small business in Albuquerque is trying to ease the financial burden for children of...
Teso, Karamoja farmers urged to embrace modern agricultural techniques
Independent (Uganda)
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August 2, 2025
Some of Karamoja and Teso journalist who got training. PHOTO URN Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in the Teso and Karamoja subregions have been urged to embrace modern agricultural techniques—particularly crossbreeding...
Mayoral hopeful visits slain officer's home with flowers after Uganda wedding trip
Fox News
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'Outnumbered' panelists discuss NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's position on police after an off-duty officer was killed in a Midtown Manhattan shooting. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Freshly back from a vacation to Uganda,...
5:18 p.m. politics politics Mamdani Walks Back NYPD Criticism Following Midtown Shooting By Nia Prater As the mayoral candidates clash over who can best keep the city safe, Mamdani said his past comments were “out of step” with his campaign.
New York Mag
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July 30, 2025
Smith Etienne, the brother of midtown office shooting victim Aland Etienne, speaks as Zohran Mamdani listens during a press conference at 32BJ SEIU headquarters on Wednesday. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images New York is still reeling from...
Zohran Mamdani meets with family of slain NYPD officer upon return from Uganda trip
NBC 4 - New York
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July 30, 2025
After stepping off a flight from Uganda at JFK airport Wednesday morning, Zohran Mamdani headed directly to the Bronx, where he met with the devastated family of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam in their home, News 4 has learned. A source familiar...
Swanepoel set for Cheetahs Currie Cup debut
OFM
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To date, Swanepoel has only featured in the SA Cup for the Cheetahs, and he has recently returned from international duty with the Welwitschias. He will start at flyhalf, forming the halfback pairing with Jandré Nel. James Verity-Amm returns from...
Zohran Mamdani, back from Uganda, insists he won’t defund the police
City & State New York
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July 30, 2025
Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani set the record straight Wednesday in his first public remarks since a mass shooting rocked New York City: he will not defund the police, despite what his old tweets say. Mamdani held a press conference...
Tanzania Bans Rwandans, Other Foreigners from Key Economic Activities
KT Press Rwanda
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July 30, 2025
1 Tanzania President Samia Suluhu The Tanzanian government has officially prohibited foreign nationals—including Rwandans—from engaging in a wide range of small- and medium-scale economic activities, triggering fresh concerns about the country’s...
Mamdani hints he feared customs hassle en route from Uganda vacation: 'Sad reality'
Fox News
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July 30, 2025
During his first address since the mass shooting in New York City, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani said he was prepared for problems with customs returning to the U.S. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! During his first press...
Zohran Mamdani, back from Uganda, dodges questions after meeting with slain NYPD cop Didarul Islam’s family
New York Post
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July 30, 2025
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, fresh from an ill-timed trip to Uganda, avoided questions after meeting with the family of slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam on Wednesday morning. Mamdani spent an hour in Islam’s family home in the...
Mamdani meets with family of slain NYPD officer upon Uganda return
NBC 4 - New York
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July 30, 2025
After stepping off a flight from Uganda at JFK airport Wednesday morning, Zohran Mamdani headed directly to the Bronx, where he met with the devastated family of slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam in their home, News 4 has learned. A source familiar...
Federation Council Holds Political Dialogue with Somalia, South Africa and Uganda
The News Chronicle
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July 30, 2025
The Federation Council, which is Russia’s upper chamber of legislators, continues to show its highest commitment to the principles of parliamentary democracy and political dialogue with African countries. The Federation Council has supported...
Gold rush by African central banks carries liquidity and price risks, says Fitch’s BMI unit
BusinessLIVE
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Nairobi — Sub-Saharan African central banks that have added gold to their reserves in recent years could face price and liquidity crises if the value of the precious metal slides, BMI, a unit of Fitch Group, said on Wednesday. Ghana, Tanzania and...
Govt mobilizes farmers, suppliers for climate smart agriculture project
Independent (Uganda)
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August 2, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has begun mobilizing farmers, agro-input dealers, and other stakeholders to tap into a $350 million (approximately Shs1.3 trillion) World Bank-funded project aimed at transforming Uganda’s...
Ruto affirms strong ties with Uganda as he signs 8 MOUs with Museveni
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 30, 2025
President William Ruto has affirmed that Kenya will continue to uphold its strong bilateral ties with Uganda after signing eight Memoranda of Understanding with his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni. Speaking at the State House, Nairobi on...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Abattoir Workers Towards Waste Management in Slaughterhouses in Kampala City, Uganda
Dove Medical Press
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July 30, 2025
Introduction The amount of waste produced by abattoirs has increased due to the increased production of meat and meat products for human consumption.1 Although operating an abattoir can be very beneficial to humans by generating meat for...
Museveni to youth: Focus on economy, not petty politics
Star
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on July 30, 2025/PCSUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on young people across East Africa to shift their attention away from petty...
Uganda Launches Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 Process, Reaffirming Commitment to Climate Action and Ambition
Fresh Angle
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The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank, has launched the stocktake of Uganda’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and initiated the commencement of the NDC 3.0 development process. The launch, held...