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Why court stopped Ruto's Bungoma affordable housing project

President William Ruto's efforts to build affordable housing units in Bungoma have suffered a blow after the Environment and Land Court issued orders temporarily stopping the project over a disagreement with residents over its location.A section of residents argues that the implementation of the pro

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Voting delayed in multiple Uganda polling stations: AFP

Polling stations in several parts of Uganda were still not open in many areas almost two hours after voting was due to start, AFP journalists and local sources said Thursday.President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Reprieve as needy Grade 10 learners finally admitted after ordeal

As Grade 10 admission continues across the country, thousands of families are walking a tightrope between despair and hope, caught in a process that has exposed deep anxieties, bureaucratic hurdles and, in some cases, long-awaited moments of reprieve.For the family of Nimrod Kibet, relief came after

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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What your smartphone says about you

In our ultra-connected world, a smartphone is not just a gadget but a mirror to the persona and a distinctive status symbol. For career women juggling self-care and relationships, their device often reveals not only their priorities but also their personality and even their current life stage.Fashio

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Five things to know about Uganda

A food vendor sells food at the final rally of opposition leader and presidential candidate for the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Kampala, on January 12, 2026.[AFP]Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year r

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way

In the current era of urbanisation and climate change and its impact, cities are supposed to be built to last long and be resilient and not just retrofit.Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous with a population of 4.14 million people as of 2024, is amon

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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How to survive the post-holiday slump

No one wants to say this out loud, but we’re all thinking it. The holiday is over just like that, back to our dreaded realities. The transition from the heightened emotional state and excitement of the end of year celebrations to the stark reality of routine in a new year often precipitates a psycho

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

A Ugandan police officer monitors the area while guarding ballot boxes and other electoral materials for dispatch at a polling station serving as a dispatch centre during final preparations ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, in Kampala on January 14, 2026. [AFP]Uganda was on edge as polls ope

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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