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21:51
21:51

Bukulula Health Center Administration on Spot for Extortion and Absenteeism 3

Doctor Charles Olaro, the Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health observes that in their impromptu visit to the health center, they received confessions from patients who were coerced to bribe the health workers before they could attend to them.
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17:00

Life Expectancy Increases to 68 Years 2

Uganda’s total population was confirmed at 45.9 million, with 50 percent between the ages of 0-17 years, 23.5 percent between 18-30 years, and 22 percent between 31-50 years. Only 5 percent of the population is over 60 years old.
07:14
07:14

Relatives Demand Justice After Loved One's Shooting 3

Led by Isaac Bagalama, the family is urging authorities to act swiftly. “We live in a civilized age where offended parties ought to refer matters to law enforcement agencies for further action, rather than acting out their anger to settle matters,” Isaac stated.
07:07
07:07

Amuria Teacher to Compensate Student After Court Ruling amuria high school 2 2

In the agreement, the teacher and the school are to pay the sum in two installments, beginning on December 2, 2024, and concluding on March 2, 2025. Additionally, the court instructed that the teacher and the school must continue covering Obadia’s medical treatment until he fully recovers.

Slideshow

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20:01

Pictorial; Museveni Reopens Makerere's Ivory Tower, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor

President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.

Business and finance

16:10
16:10

Regulation Slowing Down Progress–Tumubweine 2 4

Dr Twinemanzi Tumubweine, who is directly responsible for the regulation of financial technology firms says regulators should work towards getting out of regulation by building a sector that can regulate itself, then there will be no need for regulation.
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07:40

Much Work to Do for Continental Trade to Succeed - Experts

The efforts to promote trade amongst African countries are aimed at protecting African industries from unfair global trade practices, overcoming costs of long-distance trade, and generally developing continental production capacity.
07:34
07:34

Arua, Kampala Vendors Tipped on Business Growth 3 1 Top story

Jane Akwero, the chairperson of Driwala United Women Market Vendors Cooperative in Arua City, raised concerns about the numerous challenges female vendors face. These include poor road networks, high market dues, lack of collateral to secure loans for business expansion, limited knowledge of forming and managing cooperative groups, and frequent thefts of their stock.
15:13
15:13

Uganda's Housing Sector Requires Trillions to Meet Growing Demand 1 1 Top story

Uganda is grappling with a severe housing deficit, with only 2 million permanent housing units available against an estimated demand of 9.2 million. The country requires 300,000 new housing units annually, but developers are producing only 100,000 units. Experts suggest that to meet demand, the construction rate should ideally be 500,000 units per year.