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Human rights

08:53
08:53

Councilors Halt KCCA 2025/2026 Budget, Demand Power Devolution 7 2 Top story

Steven Mayombwe, a councilor from Luwafu in Makindye Division, mentioned that the only thing they can do in their council is produce a wish list of the things they want to be done in Makindye, which he said is inappropriate.
07:18
07:18

Kiteezi Landlords Demand Expedited Compensation 2

On August 11th, a heap of garbage at Kiteezi Landfill in Wakiso District collapsed in the morning, killing 35 people. Several houses were buried by the garbage, while others were intentionally demolished to facilitate rescue operations with heavy excavators.
15:15
15:15

146 Ugandan Migrant Workers Repatriated Under Saudi Amnesty Program 1 1

According to the Ministry of Gender, over 350 Ugandans have been held in detention centers and prisons in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for various legal infractions. The repatriation program, which commenced on November 1, 2024, is set to last for 90 days.
14:38
14:38

Over 300 Suspects Arrested in Crackdown on Burglars in Gulu City

The suspects were picked up in the areas of Pece Cubu, Layibi Center, and Aywe all in Pece-Laroo Division which has had a series of housebreaking cases reported in the past months.

Slideshow

09:28
09:28

Pictorial; Aftermath of Kigoogwa Fuel Tank Blast

The tragedy has cast a sombre mood over Kigoogwa town.

Business and finance

15:00
15:00

DRC, Uganda Commit to Improve Cross Border Security and Economy 3 1

Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.
12:55
12:55

Average Saver Now has UGX33.4m as Ugandans Embrace Collective Investment Schemes

In 3 months, these assets grew by 10.5 percent from ugx 3.18t, the surge attributed mainly to more public understanding of the advantages offered by investment vehicles.
12:41
12:41

Two SACCOs in Namisindwa Miss Phase III PDM Money 1

Robert Nawubela, a member of Butiru Sacco says that they are bitter with the district for not processing their money yet all SACCOs in the district received.
14:17
14:17

Uganda Airlines Vows to Match Intensity in Industry Aviation 1

"We are five years now and you know this is a heavily capital-intensive type of industry. We are not yet profitable, but the growth trajectory is we should be profitable in about 10 years time," says Rubombora.