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07:01
07:01

Former UPDF Commanders in Somalia Evaluate Performance 2

Some of the former commanders attending the evaluation workshop at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke include Maj Gen Francis Takirwa currently serving as deputy Land Forces Commander, Maj Gen Don Nabasa, currently commanding UPDF Third Division and Brig Gen John Patrick Otong, currently commandant of IPSO-TC.
06:42
06:42

Gulu City Leaders Irked Over Unclaimed Bodies from Neighboring Districts Gulu City Council 1 2

According to Dr Okello, annually, the city council buries over 80 unclaimed bodies and spends quarterly 4.4 million shillings on burial expenses alone.
18:46
18:46

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns 1 Top story

Justin Welby had faced mounting pressure to resign after it emerged last week that he did not follow up on reports of John Smyth's abuse of more than 100 boys and young men.
15:10
15:10

Owners of Private Security Companies Warned on Excessive Use of Force 2 1

ICOCA also urged private security companies not to prioritize use of excessive force in their operations. This also raised concerns as owners of private security companies led by their Chairman, Grace Matsiko, wondered how that would be applicable yet their clients have confidence when guards are armed with weapons such as guns.

Slideshow

09:28
09:28

Pictorial; Aftermath of Kigoogwa Fuel Tank Blast

The tragedy has cast a sombre mood over Kigoogwa town.

Business and finance

08:15
08:15

Mbale Food Vendors Benefit from New Tricycles for Merchandise Transport 1 1

The tricycles, valued at over 20 million shillings, were donated by TechnoServe, a non-governmental organization, under the Horticulture Market Acceleration Project (HOTIMAP).
08:09
08:09

130 Arua Women Trained in Backyard Gardening to Fight Malnutrition 4 1

Statistics from the Outpatient Department at Arua Regional Referral Hospital reveal an upward trend in cases of Severe Acute Malnutrition among children. Specifically, the cases increased from 173 in 2020/2021 to 199 in 2021/2022 and 301 in 2022/2023. In 2023/2024, there were 254 cases registered.
15:21
15:21

Gov't to Cut Data Cost By Half to Boost Innovation 1 5

The high cost of internet has been listed among the main challenges to doing business in Uganda and entrepreneurs and innovators are continuously relying on mobile phones and the internet.
15:00
15:00

DRC, Uganda Commit to Improve Cross Border Security and Economy 1 3

Col. Richard Mbambi, the Territorial Administrator of Aru in DRC, emphasized the need to collaborate in improving security along borders. In his communication (translated from French), he noted that it is important to generate local plans as leaders to protect people and their properties.