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19:42
19:42

Beti Kamya Quits UFA Presidency 5

Kamya told the press that she had stepped aside and relinquished her powers to the Vice President Boniface Oniba Ekanya.
18:10
18:10

Police Pilots Demand for Pay Rise salary enhancement 1 1

Although the pilots have been earning a meagre 2.1 million shillings per month, in April this year their salary was enhanced to 8.1 million shillings.
17:51
17:51

Bazeyo's Appointment is Contempt of Court -Lawyer 1 2

Wameli, Mugisha’s lawyer says the reappointment of Professor Bazeyo in acting capacity emphasizes their cry to court that internal processes at Makerere are neither fair nor transparent.
17:04
17:04

Property Owners Takeover Mbale Green Spaces 4

Uhuru Park along Busamaga road, which was the largest open space in Mbale town in the past, is now occupied by residential houses.
16:50
16:50

MPs Demand Increased Pay for Prisoners Labour prison farms 1 1

A payment scale by the Uganda Prisons service offers skilled prisoners a payment of 1,398 Shillings up from 500 shillings, semi-skilled prisoners are to be given 699 Shillings from 250 Shillings, while non-skilled inmates will get 280 Shillings up from 100 shillings per day. Gratuity for the inmates was also increased from 3,000 to 8,386 Shillings.
16:13
16:13

Umeme Decries Vandalism of Power Transmission Lines in Gulu 1

Tom Awuzu, the Umeme Gulu Manager says that vandalism and theft of power facilities is the major challenge causing continued power blackouts in Acholi and partly Lango sub-regions.
15:39
15:39

Kitagwenda Residents Demand Better Services Ahead of Operationalisation of District 3

Kitagwenda will start operations on July 1, 2019, after it was split from Kamwenge district.
15:11
15:11

Mbarara Hospital Struggling to Handle Fistula Cases 2

Uganda has 25 fistula surgeons across the country with one surgeon in each of the 13 regional referral hospitals to carry out fistula repairs. Additional surgeons are available in seven private, not-for-profit hospitals. But the shortage has led to a backlog of 200,000 fistula cases, yet an additional 1,900 new cases are recorded every year.
14:11
14:11

Bishop Luwalira Attacker Jailed as Criminal Lunatic Joel wegoye 1 Top story

Rubaga Grade One Magistrate Joel Wagoye said Kaddu that Kaddu was found to be suffering from bipolar, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. The court heard that Kaddu had suffered an episode of hypomania, characterized by emotional highs, on the day he attacked the Bishop.
14:07
14:07

Mbarara Mayor Dragged to Police over Alleged Defamation 2

Kamugisha alleges that Mugabe is behind social media posts alleging the Ankole diocesan Bishop Rt.Rev.Dr. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa declaring him as the Anglican candidate
13:48
13:48

Parliament Cancels OTT Payment Contract for MPs mtn Uganda 1 1

According to bid documents, up to 198 million Shillings would be spent on the packages, for which MTN Uganda had been selected as the best bidder. But the plan met stern resistance from the public many of who condemned Members of Parliament for demonstrating selfishness by evading a tax they imposed on Ugandans.
13:16
13:16

100 Tenants Occupying Asian Properties in Masaka 5

During an interface with the tenants and officials of the divestiture committee, intended at resolving ownership of these properties and management of disputes the officials were over whelmed by the number of tenants on the Asian properties.
12:53
12:53

300 Inmates in Gulu to Benefit from Plea Bargaining Gulu Central Prison 2 1

In his opening remarks during the launch, Katureebe explained that Northern Uganda that had two-decade long-armed insurgency caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army – LRA should be uniquely handled.
12:26
12:26

Residents Oppose Creation of New Sub County 2

The residents argue that the move is aimed at fulfilling selfish individuals by a section of politicians and not extending service delivery. The sub county of Nkanga is set to be curved out of Nyabubare sub county and the villages in question are set to be part of the new sub county a move that has angered locals.
11:16
11:16

Wakiso District Leaders Decry Poor Funding to Roads Sector kampala city 9

The district received an allocation of 4.4 billion Shillings towards the construction of roads. But according to the district Engineer Samuel Mwesigwa, the allocation is a drop in the iceberg considering the poor state of roads in the district and the number of kilometres than need to be improved and upgraded.
11:11
11:11

One Killed, 2 injured in Mubende Accident highway

The accident involved a trailer Registration Number KCU 316B/ZD866S FAW and a bajaj boxer red in color registration number UET 960D last night.
08:48
08:48

Mbarara RDC suspends Works at Health Unit 3

The deputy resident district Kateera suspended the works on Wednesday following the inspection of the construction of waiting shade for patients valued at Shillings 14 million.
08:09
08:09

Vendors Decry High Sunday Market Fees 5

The vendors are charged Shillings 11,000 to operate on selected Kampala streets every Sunday, a fee they say is too high.
07:44
07:44

Parliament Demands Statement from Gov't on BoU Scam bou saga 1 2

The State Minister of finance in -charge of planning, David Bahati insisted that there was no extra cash printed. He asked the MPs to be patient and wait for the outcome of the investigations.
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