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13:53
13:53

Refugees Graduate in Hospitality Apprenticeship Program 1 1

The graduates were part of the International Labour Organization-ILO sponsored apprenticeship program targeting refugees and their hosting communities across the country.
12:37
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Gov't Yet to Release Funds for Families in Landslide Prone Areas in Bugisu 2

Jenipher Kakayi, a beneficiary from Manafwa District, shared that she and her husband received cash from GiveDirectly in two instalments. They used the funds to buy land, build a small house, and even purchase a chainsaw. However, she noted that they have not received any support from the government.
07:35
07:35

EU Special Envoy Applauds UPDF for Peace in Great Lakes Region 1

Col Akiiki said the meeting was also attended by Amb Jan Sadek, Head of the EU Delegation to Uganda, and his deputy, Guillaume Chartrain. UPDF has also contributed to African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) since 2007 but the mission was two years ago defunct to African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
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Deputy Chief Justice Advises Public to Make Use of Free Legal Services Mukono High Court 1

While at the Court Open Day in Mukono, residents raised concerns about the failure to file civil cases due to high costs and expensive lawyers.

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09:28
09:28

Pictorial; Aftermath of Kigoogwa Fuel Tank Blast

The tragedy has cast a sombre mood over Kigoogwa town.

Business and finance

13:53
13:53

Refugees Graduate in Hospitality Apprenticeship Program 1 1

The graduates were part of the International Labour Organization-ILO sponsored apprenticeship program targeting refugees and their hosting communities across the country.
08:11
08:11

Kitgum Council Approves Supplementary Budget for Farmer-Led Irrigation Project

The project will benefit 34 individual farmers across 22 lower local governments in the Kitgum district, including the municipality. It aims to provide reliable and sustainable irrigation solutions, which are crucial in Uganda, where agriculture heavily relies on rainfall. Enhancing dry-season vegetable production is a top priority for local agriculture.
07:54
07:54

Masaka Sports Complex Contractor Tasked to Demystify Project Works to Community Masaka City Council 3 1

Florence Namayanja, the Masaka City Mayor is concerned by the apparent public suspicions and speculations about the ongoing project works, which casts it in bad light due to public misrepresentation of its details.
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15:47

SA Firm to Construct Mubende-Sembabule Road at UGX 497bn 3 1

Gen Wamala urged the contractors to not only do quality work but hoped that the project would be completed within the three-year timeline, to fast-track the country’s bid to be a modern regional logistics hub.