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New month, new books – The Observer

New month new books The Observer

Platform Decay by Martha Wells (coming out May 5) is the 8th installment in a sci-fi series (Murderbot Diaries) about an enslaved android that gains its freedom and claims to hate humans, but it cannot stop saving them. Most Murderbot novels are standalone books, but you won’t appreciate the changes in the protagonist’s attitude and personality if you don’t know …

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One month on, the science fraternity grapples with Dr Kiggundu’s passing

One month on the science fraternity grapples with Dr Kiggundus

Scientist Dr ANDREW KIGGUNDU, who last month tragically died after falling off a ladder as he repaired a dysfunctional water system on his house roof, was a hugely influential person in the medical and research profession with dozens of works that helped build the foundation of Uganda’s molecular biology. As Geofrey Serugo writes, the fraternity is struggling to replace his …

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MTN Entebbe Ladies Open Tees Off Women’s Month in Style

MTN Entebbe Ladies Open Tees Off Womens Month in Style

A head of International Women’s Day- today, last weekend’s championship at Entebbe Club left a lasting mark on women’s golf in Uganda and the wider region. The 2026 MTN Entebbe Ladies Open concluded on Saturday, 28th February, with Kenya’s Mercy Nyanchama lifting the title but the story of this year’s championship goes far beyond the scorecard. Held at the historic …

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NSSF stake in MTN Uganda shoots to Shs1.23 trillion in less than a Month

A photo montage of Mbire (L) and NSSF MD

MTN Uganda’s strong rally on the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) continues to create significant wealth for its largest local shareholders, with the telecom’s share price climbing steadily from Shs312 in November 2025 to Shs428 in February 2026, and now reaching Shs470 in March. The steady upward movement reflects sustained investor confidence in one of the most dominant counters on the …

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Besigye’s Treason Case Pushed to Next Month

Besigyes Treason Case Pushed to Next Month

Kampala– The High Court of Uganda Criminal Division in Kampala has adjourned the treason case against opposition figure Kizza Besigye and two co-accused to next month, directing the prosecution to complete disclosure of evidence before the matter proceeds further. Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale arriving at High Court in Kampala on Tuesday. During proceedings, state prosecution led …

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Akena’s Case: Court to Pronounce its self Next month

Akenas Case Court to Pronounce its self Next month

Kampala – The High court civil division in Kampala will on 1st October 2025 decide on whether to order the electoral commission nominate Jimmy Akena as the presidential candidate for the UPC party or decline his requests. Hon. Jimmy Akena (Courtesy photo) Earlier this week, the electoral commission chairman justice Simon Byabakama declined to nominate Jimmy Akena and two others …

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