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MTN Changemakers Set to Transform More Communities

MTN Changemakers Set to Transform More Communities

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MTN Changemakers Set to Transform More Communities MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is once again igniting a wave of positive social change with the launch of the second phase of its MTN Changemakers Initiative. This transformative program, designed to uplift and empower communities across Uganda, comes with a significant investment of UGX 500 million. This new phase will support 25 innovative projects across 20 districts, extending into Kampala, Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, Ankole, Kigezi, West Nile, Karamoja, and more. The first phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, launched in 2023, already left an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Ugandans. 25 standout projects were selected, each receiving an average of UGX 20 million. These projects focused on key areas such ...
Bulindo” worryingly foreshadows 2026 elections

Bulindo” worryingly foreshadows 2026 elections

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“Bulindo” worryingly foreshadows 2026 elections By Haji Faruk Kirunda Do we as Ugandans realise how much work goes into keeping us safe and secure on a daily basis, seven days a week, four weeks a month, 366 days a year? Here, we are talking of regular, “normal” days when nothing notable is taking place. Yet on the security front, even “nothing happening” days are busy days. How about on days of heightened activity and special occasions? That’s very busy for security teams as they are out to ensure that wrong elements do not mix with the free, law-abiding and celebratory Ugandans to sow mayhem. Then, there are tense days involving civil action or protest, or outright confrontation. Lastly, we have times when active acts of terror and general distabilisation have been plotted and...
GERMANY EMBASSY EMPLOYEE HITS 500M FROM AVIATOR

GERMANY EMBASSY EMPLOYEE HITS 500M FROM AVIATOR

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The life of one employee of the Germany Embassy will never be the same again after winning a jaw-dropping 500 million from aviator. "Ever since ForteBet introduced this aviator, I ‘forgot’ how to place bets on other games. I like it because it gives you cash very quickly instead of waiting for the 90 minutes of football," the winner started his conversation with us on picking his payment. Unlike the last 500 million aviator winner who placed bets on both sides, this winner had another trick. "When I played the first time, I did not withdrawal. I kept using the winning to win more and more until my winnings reached 500 million. I just couldn’t believe what I winning. I just enjoyed it," the winner noted. On what he’s going to use this money for, winner has life changing plans. "I...