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22:58
22:58

Uganda Needs An Additional 225 Ambulances to Have a Fully Functional Emergency Service 1 1 Top story

Dr. John Baptist Waniaye, the Commissioner in Charge of Emergency Services in the Ministry of Health, says that the available ambulances are insufficient to serve the entire country. He says that due to the limited number of ambulances, the response time to emergencies is poor.
20:35
20:35

Thousands Flock Driving Permit Office 4

There were more than four queues stretching from the company gate to Nkrumah Road with people standing close to each other in total disregard of the standard operating procedures on physical distancing. Many did not have their masks on.
20:09
20:09

Boda-Boda Rider Arrested For Allegedly Raping Seven Women Mukono Police 1

Two of the victims have positively identified Owere as their attacker. His arrest followed community initiatives to identify the suspected criminal and hand him over to the police.
19:17
19:17

Thugs Steal Three Head of Cattle at Gunpoint in Luweero Cattle theft 1

Recounting the ordeal, John Kavuma, the farm manager, who stays a distance away, says that he rushed after learning about the development. He explains that the pregnant woman managed to untie herself and helped untie her colleagues.
18:59
18:59

“Famine Weed” Now New Mosquito Habitat In East Africa 1 Top story

The Devastating weed that favours mosquitoes and is the probable cause of widespread malaria incident in East Africa
16:37
16:37

Bundibugyo CAO Directs Termination of Services of Volunteer Staff 1 1

Joel Bwambale, the LC V Vice Chairperson of Bundibugyo District, says that he received communication from the Local Government Ministry directing the CAO to terminate the services of volunteers to avoid legal petitions during the recruitment processes.
15:37
15:37

Thieves Break into Anaka Town Council Offices, Steal Two Computers Nwoya District 1 1

David Okema, the Chairman of Anaka Town Council told URN in an interview that staff found three office doors broken when they reported for work on Tuesday morning.
15:01
15:01

Cheptegei, Kiplimo, Chelimo Qualify for 5000m Finals jacob kiplimo 1

The three long distance runners will now take part in the finals on Friday August 6.
13:46
13:46

Micho Pledges to Push Uganda to Africa’s Top Five FUFA 5 1

Micho, 51, was reappointed by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations on a comeback mission to Uganda, to take control of a team he coached for five years before quitting in 2017.
12:59
12:59

Gulu City Residents Demand Repair of Non Functional Street Lights Street Samaritans 2 1

130 solar street lights have broken down for close to two years and have not been repaired posing fears among road users, especially during night hours.
12:21
12:21

Vendors Protest Illegal Allocation of Space in Kitooro Market 4 5

In June 920 vendors were allocated space in the market, but more than 40 vendors who were in the old Kitooro market and those formerly at Lubigi market in Lugongo-Nakiwogo village say they have not been allocated space in the new market.
11:05
11:05

Soldiers Evict 200 from Maruzi Ranch 3 1 Top story

Bosco Waca, whose house was set ablaze claims that he lost Shillings 3 million and other valuables in the burnt house. “It upsets when you see your house set ablaze early in the morning when people are still sleeping. I have lost my money and where do they want me to go with all these siblings?” he asked.
10:33
10:33

Laroo- Pece Division Councilors Demand Audit of COVID-19 Relief Cash Beneficiaries Laroo-Pece Division 3

Margaret Lanyero, the female councillor for Tegwana West says that in her area, the chairpersons were side-lined leading to irregularities.
10:30
10:30

Health Ministry Launches Online Portal to Verify COVID-19 Vaccination Status Ministry of Health 1

According to Driwale, the vaccination certificate will be country's official COVID-19 vaccination document. "We have all the records of all persons that have been vaccinated in our data base. The verified certificate that we shall be issuing will have security features that will stop people from forging it, “he said.
10:14
10:14

Four Lwengo Missing Girls Found Stranded In Kinoni, Masaka 3

Muhammad Nsubuga, the Masaka Regional Police spokesperson, says that they returned the girls to their homes after recording their statements.
09:39
09:39

Chemutai Eyes Gold in 3000m Steeplechase Finals Peruth Chemutai 1 1

Chemutai will compete against the world’s best steeplechase runners who include Kenya’s Hyvin Kiyeng, Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi and the United States, Emma Coburn.
09:16
09:16

Express FC Wins Opening Game at CECAFA Kagame Cup KCCA FC 1 2

Express secured an early lead through their striker Erick Kambale who scored from a penalty. However, express finished the game one man down after midfielder Abel Eturude was sent off.
08:08
08:08

Reopening Schools After Vaccinating Learners Not Feasible-Experts 1 6

Last week, the government said that it was considering the vaccination of learners aged above 12, as one of the means to ensure safety and sustainable resumption of teaching and learning activities.
08:00
08:00

Panic As Another Man Is Killed In Lwengo 2

Muhammad Nsubuga, the Masaka Regional Police spokesperson, says that the assailants used a blunt object to strike the deceased on the head several times.
07:43
07:43

Musagala Pulls Out of 1500m Race over Injury Shida Leni 2

Musagala 28, pulled off in the last lap after picking up a muscle injury and failed to progress to the semi-finals of the race.
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