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Human rights

06:41
06:41

Court Rejects EACOP PAPs Demand For Additional Compensation Kyotera EACOP PAPs 1

The Masaka Senior Resident Judge Lawrence Tweyanze, has granted the application by the Attorney General that sought permission to proceed with acquiring land for the demarcated pipeline route, from 81 people who protested the evaluation and eventually the compensation fees allocated to them for their properties.
21:51
21:51

Bukulula Health Center Administration on Spot for Extortion and Absenteeism 3

Doctor Charles Olaro, the Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health observes that in their impromptu visit to the health center, they received confessions from patients who were coerced to bribe the health workers before they could attend to them.
17:00
17:00

Life Expectancy Increases to 68 Years 2

Uganda’s total population was confirmed at 45.9 million, with 50 percent between the ages of 0-17 years, 23.5 percent between 18-30 years, and 22 percent between 31-50 years. Only 5 percent of the population is over 60 years old.
07:14
07:14

Relatives Demand Justice After Loved One's Shooting 3

Led by Isaac Bagalama, the family is urging authorities to act swiftly. “We live in a civilized age where offended parties ought to refer matters to law enforcement agencies for further action, rather than acting out their anger to settle matters,” Isaac stated.

Slideshow

20:01
20:01

Pictorial; Museveni Reopens Makerere's Ivory Tower, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor

President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.

Business and finance

08:12
08:12

Closure of Karuma Bridge Affecting Businesses 2

Doreen Tiatia, a member of Onzivu Women Cooperative, argued that the fees levied on passengers to pass through the park are exorbitant and discriminative.
16:10
16:10

Regulation Slowing Down Progress–Tumubweine 2 4

Dr Twinemanzi Tumubweine, who is directly responsible for the regulation of financial technology firms says regulators should work towards getting out of regulation by building a sector that can regulate itself, then there will be no need for regulation.
07:40
07:40

Much Work to Do for Continental Trade to Succeed - Experts

The efforts to promote trade amongst African countries are aimed at protecting African industries from unfair global trade practices, overcoming costs of long-distance trade, and generally developing continental production capacity.
07:34
07:34

Arua, Kampala Vendors Tipped on Business Growth 3 1 Top story

Jane Akwero, the chairperson of Driwala United Women Market Vendors Cooperative in Arua City, raised concerns about the numerous challenges female vendors face. These include poor road networks, high market dues, lack of collateral to secure loans for business expansion, limited knowledge of forming and managing cooperative groups, and frequent thefts of their stock.