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General 15 August 2026
The jerrycan, in Kiyingi’s hands, is a critical instrument, a way of asking whose stories are. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/the-jerrycan-as-an-archival-vessel-5557218
lifestyle 15 August 2026
Artist Kasalirwe Kiyingi is redefining the common jerrycan, transforming it into a powerful medium to explore and preserve marginalized narratives, challenging traditional notions of archiving. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/the-jerrycan-as-an-archival-vessel-5557218
Politics 14 August 2026
The group appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Friday and were charged. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eight-medical-interns-remanded-to-luzira-over-parliamentary-avenue-protest-5558190
Politics 14 August 2026
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba of the Church of Uganda has called upon the 12th Parliament to serve the nation with integrity, accountability, and unity. He emphasized that political office is a call to serve God and the people, not an opportunity for personal enrichment. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4557/kaziimba-urges-mps-put-uganda-above-politics-personal-interests
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General
The jerrycan, in Kiyingi’s hands, is a critical instrument, a way of asking whose stories are. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/the-jerrycan-as-an-archival-vessel-5557218
lifestyle
Artist Kasalirwe Kiyingi is redefining the common jerrycan, transforming it into a powerful medium to explore and preserve marginalized narratives, challenging traditional notions of archiving. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/the-jerrycan-as-an-archival-vessel-5557218
Politics
The group appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Friday and were charged. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eight-medical-interns-remanded-to-luzira-over-parliamentary-avenue-protest-5558190
energy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is grappling with a Shs570 billion debt stemming from the merger of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The absorbed obligations are hindering the ministry's ability to fund new rural electrification projects and compensate affected parties. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4558/rural-electrification-agency-merger-left-ministry-shs570-billion-debt