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23:29
23:29

Buyende Fishermen Cry Out to Tumukunde over Harassment by UPDF 1 2

Ivan Yeko one of the residents says the soldiers of the FPU have killed some fishermen who have been confronted by the soldiers on the lakes, other fishermen say they have been beaten by the soldiers and their boats banned on the lakes
22:50
22:50

Rukungiri, Kalangala Districts Receive Voting Materials 1

Godfrey Katuguka who represented the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party he is concerned about the security of the materials saying that instead of keeping them at the electoral commission offices they would have kept them at the police until polling dates.
21:21
21:21

Former Bukonzo East MP Yokasi Bihande Arrested 2 1

According to the Bundibugyo DPC Taban Swaibu points out that security forces did not expect the former legislator from Kasese to be in the district for political reasons.
19:22
19:22

Mbarara City Candidates Raise Concern About Broken Seals On Ballot Boxes 4 3

Bright Muhumuza, a Parliamentary Candidate for Mbarara city North on National Unity Platform ticket said that the broken seals are suspicious and claim that there are plans to rig the elections.
19:02
19:02

Students Urged to Engage Peacefully in Elections UNSA 1 3

Speaking during the meeting that was discussing about student’s participation elections organized by the Uganda National Students Association –UNSA at Makerere University, Jacob Eyeru, Chairperson of National Youth Council-NYC, said that young people should only engage in what guarantees their right but doesn’t adversely affect the peace of the country.
18:54
18:54

Former ADF Rebels Cry out For Financial Support 6 1

Abubakur Kule from Kisinga in Kasese District says he attained training is carpentry and joinery but he lacks the money to buy start-up kits.
18:24
18:24

Wildlife Population Increase to Intensify Future Conflict with Humans ugandas population 2

Over the last 30 years Uganda has registered an increase in the number of Elephants from 2,000 to 6,000, Giraffes from 350 to 1,600, mountain Gorillas in the three countries from 350 to more than 1,000 and other animals, but these and others compete for land with humans.
18:14
18:14

Army Kills Six Karamojong Warriors in Kapelebyong shot 1 2

Ronald Kedi Ongodia, the Acting Kapelebyong Resident District Commissioner-RDC says the cattle rustlers fell into an ambush laid by the LDUs with whom they exchanged fire before they were gunned down in Okungur Sub County on Thursday Morning.
18:09
18:09

Police Rescues Rakai Registrar As Polling Officials Protest Unpaid Allowances RDC 6 1

The group of 502 polling officials including presiding officers, polling assistants, Parish and sub-county supervisors attended a 2-day training on how to use the Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS).
17:44
17:44

Kwania District NUP Chairperson, Three Others Arrested 1 2

It’s alleged that Okwir, Charles Ogwang, the Kwania District NUP Mobilizer and two unidentified NUP Officials from Kampala were arrested on Wednesday evening when they had gone to seek permission from police at Kwania Central Police Station to allow them to conduct a meeting meant to mobilize votes for NUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulaunyi Ssentamu.
17:25
17:25

Three Million Mosquito Nets to be Distributed in Kampala, Wakiso 4 2

This is part of the newly launched “under the net” campaign, through which government intends to distribute up to 27.5 million mosquito nets across the country.
17:14
17:14

Health Ministry Does Not Know Cost of COVID Vaccine - Dr. Atwine COVID-19 Vaccine 1 1

While Uganda has so far ordered for two million COVID-19 vaccine doses and is expected to order for more, the ministry of health does not know the cost of the vaccine
16:30
16:30

Food Supplies Dwindle in Kampala Markets Ahead of Elections 2021 elections 4 1

The supply of some produce and fresh foods has gone down because market vendors receive few buyers, less food is transported from the villages and the fear of incurring losses, when vendors buy food and no one buys it.
16:03
16:03

Two Security Guards Arrested Over Theft in Busia 1 2

They were picked up on Thursday morning by police following the theft of properties worth 20 million shillings from the MTN offices along Majanji road in Busia town. The thugs stole a motorcycle, 3 smartphones, 2 motorcycle helmets and one transaction machine.
15:08
15:08

Residents Demand Reopening of Apaa Health Center II 1 1

The Health Center was closed three years ago following a dispute between the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and residents over ownership of the land hosting the health Centre.
14:14
14:14

McKinstry Names Final Uganda Cranes Squad for CHAN Tournament 1

Uganda’s Contingent has been in the West African Country Cameroon since 29th December 2020 in camp participating in Pre-CHAN tournament aimed at preparing of the CHAN Finals
12:29
12:29

Kyagulanyi’s Family Not Being Targeted -Govt Security 2 1

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has said that he sent his children abroad because they have been living in constant fear of being injured.
12:15
12:15

Wakiso Polling Assistants Won't Vote Unless registered at the Their Duty Station wakiso district 3

The Wakiso district returning officer Tolbert Musinguzi says that the purpose of this training is to train these officers on what they are going to do on the Election Day and how they are going to use the bio-metric verification machines.
12:09
12:09

Fort Portal Mayoral FDC Candidate in Trouble for Supporting Non Party Members 1 2

According Kabarole FDC General Secretary and Registrar, David Musinguzi, Bintamanya has not only decampaigned FDC candidates in different races in Kabarole district and Fort Portal Tourism City but has also gone ahead to openly support their opponents.
11:51
11:51

Amnesty Commission Mandate to End in May 1 2

According to records, the commission has so far granted Amnesty certificates to 27,300 reporters since the Amnesty Act was enacted and only 9,414 former combatants who renounced rebellion against the government of Uganda from the different rebel groups have been reintegrated.
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