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10:55
10:55

UPDF Commander Sacked, Faces Court Martial Over Brutal Apaa Clashes Apaa land conflicts 4 1 Top story

Col. Benard Rubainika Kashemeza, the former Brigade Commander of the 501 brigade was sacked over the weekend and recalled to the Fourth Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu City where he is locked up.
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UCLS to Support Access to Justice Through Pro Bono Services 1

He adds that the society is also deliberate in advocating for social justice on matters affecting Uganda's society as a whole, whenever the need arises. It is estimated that Uganda's access to justice levels are below 20 percent, due to a combination of factors, legal services affordability inclusive.
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08:01

If Parents Did their Job, We wouldn't Need Child Rights CSOs- Gender Ministry 5

The Executive Director of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network Damon Kawamara, says that NGOs have played an important role in protecting and promoting children's rights, but more needs to be done.
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Karamoja Leaders Call for Revival of Karamoja Development Agency 3

Karamoja Development Agency was started by an act of parliament in 1987 to implement affirmative action for the Karamoja region. The agency overlooked various departments including education, agriculture, and health among others that were implemented by commissioners with funding from the European Union.

Business and finance

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11:21

West Nile to Get $138m Solar Project Solar energy 1

The Ituka PV plant in West Nile will be the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund's (EAIF’s ) third solar PV project in Uganda.
05:27
05:27

UCAA Plan To Divest From Entebbe Airport Management Regulation

Director General Fred Bamwesigye says plans to separate regulation and airport management is UCAA's brain child but still being discussed in-house before an informed report is given to Cabinet for consideration and way forward.
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How Gov't Plans to Achieve USD 5.7Bn Clean Energy Plan 1

At least 5.7 billion dollars is needed by the end of this decade, with 850 million needed annually to reach universal access. It will be achieved though PPPs and the oil and gas revenues, according to Nankabirwa.
10:20
10:20

Museveni Responds to President Biden Over AGOA Ban 1

In a press release from the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni sent his letter through the US ambassador to Uganda, William Popp who was at State House Entebbe for a meeting.