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Ona cancer clarion call

Onapito Ekomoloitā€™s shocking death: Ā A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent ‘epidemic’ of cancers COMMENT |Ā DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA |Ā On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, …

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Onapito burial set for November 30, according to his will

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā  Former Press Secretary to the President Onapito Ekomoloit,58 will be buried according to his will, on November 30. The former MP andĀ Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd died last week. TheĀ National Organizing Committee (NOC) Chaired by Prof Francis Omaswa and deputized by Captain Mike …

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Rest in Peace Ona

TRIBUTE | LOUIS JADWONG | Onapito Ekomoloit was my OB and fellow veteran journalist. I got in touch with him early on September 1, 2024, confident that since he was Nile Breweries Limited’s Board Chairman, I would secure a beer sponsorship for an upcoming Family fun day out. The Fun …

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Ona, in our hearts, your name will stay

Eulogy for Onapito Ekomoloit (Ona) From Asalatap’s plains, where dawn breaks bright, You rose with wisdom, a guiding light. St Peterā€™s halls still sing your name, In every corner, you staked your claim. Through Makerereā€™s gates, with knowledge keen, You walked with purpose, a vision seen. With pen and voice, …

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ONAPITO: Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill an attack on treasury and freedom to socialise

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Ā Ā Alcohol manufacturers in Uganda have expressed reservations on the proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill saying it is “diversionary” and “regressive.” In another stakeholders’ meeting with the drafter of the bill Sarah Opendi on Wednesday, the Chairperson of Uganda Alcohol Industry Association Onapito Ekomoloit said the …

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