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Human rights

12:14
12:14

Police Cautions Public Against Bush Burning, Fuel Storage in Homes Amid Fire Outbreaks 2 1

Bush burning is a common practice in West Nile during the dry season, which runs from January to March. People often set bushes on fire to regenerate fresh pasture, hunt wild animals, or simply out of curiosity.
10:05
10:05

Emeritus Rt. Rev. Joseph Abura Wants Police Bond, Bail Law Amended 1 1

According to Abura, the police bond process has become a means of freedom for many suspects, exacerbating the problem of crime in the country.
07:50
07:50

How Mediation Helped Widow Regain Rights Over Customary Land in Amuru Amuru district 6 2

Akwero had long yearned to use part of the 28-acre piece of the disputed customary land which belonged to her late husband for farming to take care of her eight orphans.
07:00
07:00

Police Shoot Dead Suspected Criminal in Kwania 2

According to reports, Okao and a group of about 30 individuals, who were returning from a disco at Brun’s Night Club, blocked the road and began waylaying pedestrians. Attempts by bystanders to disperse the group proved unsuccessful, leading to a police intervention.

Slideshow

10:42
10:42

Pictorial: The World Wetland's Day Celebrations Top story

In his message, President Yoweri Museveni said Uganda was making strides in wetland restoration but emphasized the need for every Ugandan to join the fight against wetland degradation.

Business and finance

12:27
12:27

PSST Ggoobi Cautions Ugandans Against Elections Excitement To Safeguard the Economy 2 1

Ggoobi expressed concern that during heated election periods, many Ugandans tend to abandon their economic activities and focus excessively on politics, which negatively impacts productivity and economic growth.
11:39
11:39

Ugandan Economists Condemn Govt Debt (mis)Management and (non)Accountability CSBAG 1

Some of the losses emanate from taking loans without planning, leading to incidents where the country pays huge penalties on undisbursed loans. The penalties come in form of commitment fees on top of interest on debt. Mukunda called for criminal sanctions where there is negligence or out-right abuse to ensure the officers, be it at the centre or local governments adhere to procedures and processes.
08:04
08:04

GROW Project Disburses UGX 50 Billion to Women Entrepreneurs

The project’s expansion now includes; Increased Funding Mechanisms, in addition to the current loan structure, new financial pathways are being introduced: Microfinance institutions and cooperatives to cater to women needing UGX 2-3 million loans. Introduction of grants alongside loans to ease financial strain. Risk-sharing mechanisms with banks to improve lending terms for women.
07:09
07:09

Abapakasi Bus Company Accused of Fleecing Passengers 3 1 Top story

Macvic Mugisha, a resident of Nyakinama Sub-County in Kisoro District, recounts his experience in December 2024 at Kampala’s Namayiba Bus Park. He says he was convinced by Abapakasi bus operators that the bus would take him directly to Kisoro for UGX 80,000. However, upon reaching Kabale town, he was ordered to get off the bus.