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07:45
07:45

Nebbi Police Investigate Murder of Man Allegedly Killed by Lover 1 Top story

James Ocaka, the LC I chairperson of Akesi Cell, said that when residents joined the police in an area search, they discovered that the murder had taken place inside the prime suspect’s house. Bloodstains were found on the floor, along with pieces of clothing.
07:21
07:21

Jinja Residents Decry Persistent Power Outages 5 1

Muzamir Kasuswa, chairperson of Nawampanda Market, says over 214 traders dealing in beverages, music shops, and cinema halls have been left idle. According to Kasuswa, many youths in the area depend on small businesses for survival, but the unreliable power supply is stifling economic activity.
18:57
18:57

UHRC Tribunal Dismisses Torture Case over Forgery

Jimmy Okwany, a teacher at Agwiciri primary school in Inomo Sub County in Apac district complained to the tribunal that on 19th August 2010, he was arrested and detained by police officers attached to Agwiciri police post on an allegation of assaulting his wife.
16:54
16:54

Busoga Premier Challenges Men to Rally Against Child Marriages, Domestic Violence 2

Muvawala notes that, since the Kyabazinga is an international goodwill ambassador championing the need for fathers to be at the centre in safeguarding their families as key pillars in all aspects, all men should equally embrace this move since it presents girls as epicentres of sustainability rather than mere weak vessels at the mercy of abuse.

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07:33
07:33

Memorial Prayer for Lt. Gen. Bazilio Olara Okello

After the fall of Amin's Government that brought Dr. Milton Obote to power for the second time, Bazilo remained frustrated by the lack of accountability in Obote's regime.

Business and finance

07:36
07:36

Northern Uganda’s Largest Fish Hatchery Under Construction in Lira City 2 7

Once completed, the hatchery aims to generate up to 100 million Shillings per quarter and 400 million Shillings annually from fingerling sales alone. This initiative seeks to address challenges such as limited access to quality fingerlings, financial constraints, and inadequate technical knowledge among fish farmers.
07:27
07:27

MPs Question Bujagali Tax Waiver 1 Top story

Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi stated that Bujagali Energy Limited had unfairly profited from Ugandans through questionable accounting practices. "You cannot remove money from a balance sheet without making adjustments. It is criminal to redeem shares and continue charging Ugandans the same high tariffs," Nandala argued.
17:26
17:26

Kalangala Ferry Users Demand Night Trips to Ease Transport 1 1

the passengers who use the ferry services have appealed to the government to consider revising the vessels’ operation schedules and introducing night trips beyond 06 p.m. to ease the movement of goods and services between the Kalangala islands and the mainland.
16:33
16:33

Ineffective Public Finance Management Stifling Africa’s Growth- Accountants 1 4

Edith Akorfa Akua Lumor, Director of Finance at the African Union Commission said Africa loses 88.6 Billion Dollars in illicit financial flows and 50 billion to corruption annually, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).