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08:50
08:50

Police Accountability Reform Initiatives Remain Largely On Paper- Study 4

The Member of Parliament for Butambala Muwanga Kivumbi says the challenges of holding the police accountable should be looked at in a broader spectrum of the political sphere in Uganda. He says even when the laws are amended to lay ground for the Independence of the Police, the regime can abuse the law to serve their interests.
17:37
17:37

Ankole Districts Allocate Land for Construction of Remand Home 1

According to Mitooma District Chairperson Benon Karyeija, the district chairpersons agreed to construct the remand home in Kiyanga Sub County in Mitooma district. The land measures 5 acres.
12:41
12:41

Impounded Fishing Gear Returned to Owners in Entebbe President Museveni 4 1

The fishing gear, 113 motorcycles, three bicycles, and one vehicle were impounded last year in different operations to clamp down on fishing malpractices in several areas of Entebbe.
17:48
17:48

Gov't Asked to Cater for Teenage Mothers in Wealth Creation Programs 1 3

Kabahenda noted that while there are several programs such as Emyooga and the Parish Development model, none specifically caters to teenage mothers. She said that the programs focus on youth, neglecting the unique challenges faced by teenage mothers.

Business and finance

16:55
16:55

Sell Impounded "Balaalo" Cattle to Construct Schools-Museveni President Museveni 1 2 Top story

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy said on Friday that he received a letter from the President revealing that some cattle keepers were already fleeing forceful eviction from the region leaving behind their cattle.
14:42
14:42

UAE Declares A Global Climate Finance Framework COP28 Dubai 4 1 Top story

Dubbed ALTÉRRA, the fund will allocate $25 billion to climate strategies and $5 billion to incentivize investment flows to countries like Uganda or generally the global South to fight the effects of climate change.
12:36
12:36

Can Uganda's Critical Minerals Rebuild, Rewire It's Energy? 1 Top story

With the growing demand for copper, there is all indication that Uganda can take a share of billions of dollars if Uganda revived copper production and processing
17:40
17:40

Bamuturaki Says Uganda Airlines Needs Three More Years To Break Even Jenifer Bamuturaki 3 1

To curb losses, Bamuturaki says the company has invested in managing the cost of fuel and oil, maintenance, rentals, and crew through personnel training, process automation, airplane seat configuration, and extension of routes among others to enable the entity to move towards break-even.