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13:04
13:04

Court Orders Written Submissions in Eron Kiiza’s Case 2 Top story

On Wednesday, Civil Division Judge Dr. Douglas Singiza instructed the Attorney General, the Commissioner for Prisons, and Kiiza’s legal team to submit their arguments by the close of business on Thursday, February 20, 2025. These submissions will help the court determine whether to rule in favor of Kiiza’s release or uphold his conviction.
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12:47

Police Foils PPF Prayers For Besigye at Kakindu Stadium 1

The PFF Chairperson in Jinja West constituency, Paul Kawanguzi, said that they had informed the police about their plans to hold peaceful prayers only to be blocked.
12:04
12:04

EAC Court Judges Asked To Assert Themselves 2 2 Top story

The retired Tanzanian Judge and former Registrar of the East African Court of Justice says the future of East Africans is looking on the Court.
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11:37

Attorney General Defends Besigye’s Continued Detention 1 Top story

Ernest Kalibala, leading Besigye's legal team, told the court that Besigye has no pending case except one in which he is accused of inciting violence at Buganda Road Court. Kalibala pointed out that Buganda Road Court granted Besigye bail, but despite this, he remains in prison rather than being allowed to go home.

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Memorial Prayer for Lt. Gen. Bazilio Olara Okello

After the fall of Amin's Government that brought Dr. Milton Obote to power for the second time, Bazilo remained frustrated by the lack of accountability in Obote's regime.

Business and finance

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14:15

Ministry of Energy to Enhance ADR Strategy for Electricity Disputes 2 1

The Permanent Secretary, Batebe, added that the construction of the networks will bring more disputes, such as breach of contracts, licensing, and environmental concerns, billing, among others. This underscores the need for amicable ways to resolve such conflicts.
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11:52

Kitgum Women's Revolving Fund Sees 186% Return on Investment Kitgum Municipality

Okello Evelyn Linda, Chairperson of the Women's League in Pager Division, shared that each group from a specific cell received UGX 1 million as part of the revolving fund. These funds were distributed across 14 cells in the division.
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10:35

Madi West Nile Diocese Plans to Raise UGX 5 Billion for Jubilee Office Complex 2 2

The UGX 7 billion, four-story office complex was launched in 2018, with an initial expectation of completion within four years, funded by contributions from Christians and well-wishers.
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07:36

Northern Uganda’s Largest Fish Hatchery Under Construction in Lira City 7 2

Once completed, the hatchery aims to generate up to 100 million Shillings per quarter and 400 million Shillings annually from fingerling sales alone. This initiative seeks to address challenges such as limited access to quality fingerlings, financial constraints, and inadequate technical knowledge among fish farmers.