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18:37
18:37

Lack of Policy Hindering Blood Transfusion Services-Aceng 3 1

Aceng said that Uganda has several blood transfusion specialists who would be vital in supporting the ministry of health to develop the policies, but they are silent.
15:45
15:45

Bukwo Farmers Protest Hike of Land Hiring Fees 1

Peter Kiplangat, a resident of Bukwo Cell in Bukwo Town Council, has called on the government to investigate the matter with urgency, stating that the SECU management is executing its duties unfairly.
12:19
12:19

European Union Gives Euro 15M Towards Uganda's Response To Refugees 2 3 Top story

Rauf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at the UNHCR, explained that the funds will be used to help refugees become more self-reliant, which will reduce their dependence on humanitarian aid.
14:46
14:46

Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Deny Negotiating Their Release 1 3 Top story

Before their release, Nobert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, claimed to have quietly brokered their release, but the MPs said that they were not aware of any negotiations and would not have paid their bail money if such talks had occurred.

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19:53
19:53

Pictorial: Justice Kenneth Kakuru's Burial Judiciary

The late Kakuru, 65 died on Tuesday at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya where he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

Business and finance

15:18
15:18

Opposition in Parliament Presents Alternative UGX 49 Trillion Proposed Budget 2

In his speech, Mpuuga says that out of the proposed 48.9 trillion Shillings alternative national budget, 32.8 trillion will be internally generated revenue. He notes that the 32.8 trillion is composed of a projected total tax collection of 27.83 trillion, proposed recovery of 4 trillion from tax exemptions and another 1 trillion from corruption scandals.
13:59
13:59

Gulu City Commercial Officer Arrested for Alleged Abuse of PDM Funds Gulu City Council

His arrest came shortly after the State House Anti-corruption Unit headed by Brig. Gen Henry Isoke commenced an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of PDM funds and its implementation in Gulu City and Gulu District.
10:36
10:36

Lira City Timber Dealers Protest Planned Relocation Lira City Council 3

Early this month, Lira City Town Clerk Theophilus Tibihika issued an ultimatum of April 1, 2023, asking all dealers to relocate to the timber yard located in Railways Quarters A in East Division, next to the Airstrip. The letter further stated that anybody found operating in the City Centre after April 1, shall be reprimanded.
08:51
08:51

Farmers Decry High Intrest Rates on Bank Loans 6

Several farmers who have now formed an association; Lira City Farmers’ Adoption Group argue that although many commercial banks are rallying them to go for loans to boost their commercial farming, the interest rates imposed on the loans makes it hard for them to pay back.

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