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20:31
20:31

Bundibugyo Residents Ask Gov't to Relocate Them in Wake of Attacks on ADF UPDF 1 4

Residents especially those in Bundingoma Sub County where UPDF camped on Tuesday say that due to the sound of heavy artillery some fled their homes and others developed health complications due to fear.
19:56
19:56

Gov't Bans Movement of Livestock in Amuru District 3 2

Rwamirama ordered that no livestock will be allowed into the district until January 25 next year when a comprehensive audit of the balalo herdsmen is completed by a select committee comprising the district security committee, local leaders, and the cultural institution.
18:41
18:41

Dont Steal While in Congo -Gen. Muntu Pleads with UPDF 2

Uganda participated in the 1996 regional coalition formed to fight Rwandan Hutu rebels and Ugandan rebels operating in DR. Congo and said to be supported by then President of Congo Mobutu Sese Seko. However, Uganda People's Defence Forces-UPDF was accused of illegal exploitation of resources from the Congo in what came to be known as military entrepreneurialism. The United Nations -UN in its report named top military commanders and officers involved in what they called an elite network.
17:57
17:57

31 RPCs Graduate in Operational, Leadership Skills 3 4

Presiding over the pass-out, the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola said that the Police force will continue conducting different pieces of training for the officers in the ongoing efforts to fight terror threats.
16:49
16:49

Absence of District Service Commission Frustrates Recruitment of Parish Chiefs 3

In August 2021, Busia district council approved three nominees to the district service commission and forwarded the names to the Public Service commission for confirmation. However, to date, the Public Service Commission is yet to confirm the nominees, which has affected the appointment of key district staff.
16:22
16:22

UGX 24M Katete Bridge Stand Poles Collapse 6 3

The Shillings 24 million stand poles were constructed four months to prevent heavy trucks from using the bridge. Only vehicles carrying 6 tons are allowed to use the bridge.
15:55
15:55

Court Orders State to Produce Sheikh Kirevu's Widows 1

Security has since held Kirevu’s widows and sister incommunicado, which prompted them to sue the Inspector General of Police – IGP, the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence – CMI, the Director of Criminal Investigations Department – CID, the Commandant of Special Investigations Unit – SIU and the Attorney General- AG.
15:30
15:30

Omicron Variant: Govt to Carry out Genome Sequencing for all Passengers' Samples WHO 3

The minister of health, Dr Jane Ruth Acenf says the variant has not yet been detected in Uganda. She however adds that as a measure to ensure early detection of the variant, genome sequencing will be carried out on all COVID-19 positive tests of travelers entering the country by land or air.
15:11
15:11

ANT Demands Repayment Plan for Entebbe Airport Loan 1 3

At a recent investigation by the Parliament Committee on Commissions Statutory Authority and State Enterprises- COSASE, it emerged that the agreement compelled Uganda to establish an escrow account to hold all revenues. The agreement also gave China powers to approve CAA budgets before spending the money and China to inspect CAA and Uganda’s books of account something interpreted as eroding Uganda’s sovereignty.
14:54
14:54

Refugees Turn School Furniture Into Firewood 3 3

William Kasoro the Ntoroko District LC V chairperson, says that he was shocked when he went to inspect some of the schools hosting refugees and found them vandalized beyond recognition.
12:47
12:47

Physical Planners, Land Officers Lack Equipment to Survey Government Land in Ankole 5 1

The Physical Planners says they spend between 200,000 and 500,000 to hire private surveyors to locate coordinates for government land to get titles which is a requirement by the Zonal physical planning office.
11:53
11:53

UBF Gets Global Partner to Promote Amateur Boxing in Uganda 1 2

“The population of Uganda is very young, and they are passionate about boxing, which is the main ingredient for future success, and we would like to thank Moses and the whole Uganda Boxing Federation for placing their trust in Probellum t mark a new chapter for boxing in Africa,” Harrison Whitman said .
10:40
10:40

Delayed Compensation of Lango War Claimants Irks Speaker of Parliament NRM Party 3 4 Top story

This has not gone down well with Oulanyah. While addressing the NRM leaders, Oulanyah blamed the delayed compensation of the Lango war claimants on the office of the Attorney General, which he accused of coming up with unnecessary bureaucracies.
09:17
09:17

Kyambogo Students Demand Deployment of Female Muslim Security Officers at Check Points Kyambogo University 4 1

According to Lule, there is a need for the administration to take practical steps such as deploying female Muslim security officers to address the recent crisis beyond issuing an apology.
08:42
08:42

Teachers, Mbale District Officials Fail to Agree on Payroll Enrollment 1 4

During their mediation meeting on Tuesday, the Principal Mbale District Human Resource Officer, Anthony Wabomba told the teachers that they were wrongly recruited and that their posting letters are fake.
07:24
07:24

Desire Mirembe Murder Case to Proceed Without Suspect Mukono High Court 1 Top story

Mukono High Court Judge, Henry Kaweesa Isabirye delivered the ruling on Wednesday following an application by State Attorney, Happiness Ainebyona to proceed with the matter without Kirabo.
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