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19:58
19:58

Kawanda-Masaka Power Line Affected Persons Petition Parliament over Missing Land Titles 3 1

The petitioners who are residents from six villages in Masaka City submitted their certificates of titles as they surrendered part of their land to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company-UETCL in 2009, but the land titles have never been returned.
16:54
16:54

8 Year-Old Sodomized in Kapchorwa 3 1

Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi regional spokesperson, told Uganda radio network that, the suspect allegedly ambushed the child while heading home from the shop, before dragging him to a dark spot were he committed the gruesome act.
14:06
14:06

The Scramble for Bugoma Forest: Aggrieved Residents Prefer NFA Alliance 7 8

Jackson Ndayambagye, a resident of Rwembaaho village, says that they got confused when they saw Hoima Sugar claiming a protected forest reserve, and then the mention of the kingdom.
13:05
13:05

Nkoko IDP's Decry Lack of Schools 5 1

Juma Sunday, one of the parents in the camp, says that the nearest school only has classes up to primary five, leaving many parents with no option other than to let their children drop out of school.

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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

07:17
07:17

UEGCL Takes Over Nalubaale, Kiira Power Plants as Eskom Exits 1 6 Top story

Eskom, a South African electricity public utility, has made a significant investment of US$52 million in a complex that includes the Nalubaale hydroelectric power plant. As part of this investment, two-thirds of the funds were allocated to Nalubaale, which is the older of the two plants within the complex and has been operating for 68 years. This investment has been utilized to extend the operational life of the Nalubaale plant by an additional 30 years, helping to ensure a reliable and sustainable source of electricity for the region.
16:45
16:45

Uganda Loses up to US$180M Annually Due to Trade Interruptions in European Markets 3

Uganda primarily exports horticultural products such as fruits and vegetables to Europe, with a total export volume of 5.8 million tons worth EURO 350 million. However, this figure pales in comparison to Nigeria, which exports 11 million tons, making it the largest exporter of such products in sub-Saharan Africa.
15:52
15:52

Angry Private Security Guards Close Market over Their Unpaid Fees 4 3

Constance Niwagaba and Charity Niwandinda, concerned traders say that they were surprised to find the market just closed without notice by the security company.
14:06
14:06

The Scramble for Bugoma Forest: Aggrieved Residents Prefer NFA Alliance 8 7

Jackson Ndayambagye, a resident of Rwembaaho village, says that they got confused when they saw Hoima Sugar claiming a protected forest reserve, and then the mention of the kingdom.

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