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13:52
13:52

21 Journalists Brutalized in Line of Duty in One Year-ACME Report 1 1

The figure is the highest among victims of media freedom violations in the country in just a year according to the new report titled “Systematic Threats to Journalists, Activists, and Freedom of Expression”.
08:09
08:09

Former ICC Employee Accused of Funding LRA Leader Kony 1 Top story

“Between December 2006 and October 2007, Inder allegedly transferred funds to the LRA on at least six occasions. According to direct witnesses, between 40,000 USD (about 136 million shillings) to 60,000 USD (204 million shillings) was transferred each time through Western Union and picked up by LRA commanders in Juba,” Frivet’s statement reads in Part.
17:28
17:28

Over 1,200 War Debt Claimants Cleared for Payment in Soroti Soroti District 1 1

Abraham Ekwaru, the Soroti District Communications Officer, explained that the new list includes claimants who have completed all the necessary procedures outlined by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to receive compensation.

Business and finance

11:51
11:51

Gov`t to Launch Climate Smart Agriculture Worth 350M USD Nwoya District 4 1

Minister Bwino revealed that the project, valued at US$ 350 million, received Cabinet approval last week and is now awaiting parliamentary endorsement for immediate implementation. 'Climate Smart Agriculture' will target 18 sub-regions, including Acholi, Karamoja, Lango, and West Nile sub-regions.
08:26
08:26

Agro-Supermarket Hubs Raise Hope Among Farmers in Acholi 5 2 Top story

Dr. Jillian Adyeri Omalla, a farmer and Founder of Delight Uganda Limited, expressed optimism among farmers, citing the previous challenges of poor post-harvest management due to the lack of storage facilities and limited market access.
16:38
16:38

Connivance Hindering Timely Payout of Survivor's Benefits-NSSF 1 2 Top story

Patrick Ayota, the Managing Director of NSSF, addressed journalists about the fund's performance for the 2022/23 financial year and expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of this issue. He noted that it is affecting the payment duration of other benefits as additional measures are implemented to verify the information provided.
08:40
08:40

TotalEnergies Displays Local Content Milestones in Uganda's Oil and Gas 5

Mariam Nampeera Mboowa, the Deputy General Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda said these involved the supply of locally sourced goods and services by mainly the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).