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10:29
10:29

Gov’t Donates 13 Tractors For Commercial Agriculture In West Nile 2 4

The tractors are among the 326 hand held single axle 16 HorsePower (HP) tractors and 28, 75 HorsePower (HP) units of tractors that the government has donated to West Nile, Lango and Acholi sub regions to scale up agricultural mechanization and improve commercial farming.
10:17
10:17

Corruption, Political Interference Frustrating District Service Commissions in Karamoja 1 4

The Ministry of Public Service established that many staff were in acting positions for over years due to a lack of qualifications or corruption. The commission noted that there has been a common practice for districts to return money to the treasury when there are staffing gaps but kept for relatives who are still in school.
08:22
08:22

Buyende Leaders Demand Sensitization on Nuclear Power Plant 2 1

After a feasibility study in 2019, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development identified Buyende as one of the eight potential sites in the country for the establishment of the 34.359 trillion Shillings power plant. Other sites are Nakasongola, Kassanda, Kiruhura, and Lamwo Districts among others.
15:30
15:30

Local Government Ministry Seeks UGX 10Bn to Relocate Districts from Cities 3 1

Raphael Magyezi, the Minister of Local Government says that money is required to settle the apparent disputes between the districts and city authorities, over the transfer of immovable assets from the former to the latter across the country.
14:02
14:02

Madi Okollo Seeks Relief for 8,000 Flood Victims 1 1

Ronald Afidra Olema, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower Madi fears that hunger and water-related diseases like cholera and typhoid could break out since over 575 latrines collapsed due to the floods.
16:28
16:28

Court Rejects Application to Block Impeachment of Masaka City Speaker Masaka City Council 1

In September, a section of Masaka City Councillor embarked on the process to impeach Ssempijja, accusing him of tampering with official court records, highhandedness while executing his duties, misusing his authority to mistreat councilors, exerting undue dominance over them and neglecting his parental responsibility.
09:21
09:21

Arua City Engineer Refunds UGX 28m Embezzled Road Fund Embezzlement 1

Omona was arrested on Thursday, November 23, 2023, by a team from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit over allegations of embezzling money meant to rehabilitate roads within the City.
14:36
14:36

Zombo Uses HIV Positive Teenagers As Peer Educators in HIV/Aids Fight 1 2

The initiative comes at a time when the number of people living with HIV/AIDS hits over 4,000 according to information obtained from the Forum.
10:03
10:03

Fort Portal City Seeks Extension to Complete USMID Projects 3 1

However, despite 98% of the contract time having passed, the project stands at 75% completion, causing concern among city leaders. Betty Mujungu, the Deputy Mayor, expressed during discussions with officials from the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development and the Ministry of Local Government, the city's intention to request an extension.
09:50
09:50

Minister of Works Commissions Rehabilitation of 31km Road in Otuke 3 6

Speaking at Okwang Town Council Headquarters during the launch on Wednesday, Gen. Wamala explained that the ministry committed to rehabilitating the road to foster development through the transportation of agricultural products.
08:21
08:21

Solar Powered Water Stations Bring Renewed Hope for Sanitation, Health in Kasanda 2 3 Top story

The stations, have been installed on each of the seven health center IIIs in the district, and can also be used by the neighboring community. The health centers that have received the water stations include this in the town councils of Kassanda, Bukuya, and Kiganda. Between September 2022, and January 2023, Kassanda, was the epicenter of the Ebola Sudan virus outbreak, which claimed up to 54 lives.
16:43
16:43

Contractor Replaces Streetlights in Masaka City

The contractor has replaced all the streetlights along the 4.8 kilometers of Broadway road, which runs from Nyendo roundabout through town to the Masaka-Mbarara bypass, following a heated dispute from Masaka City Council leadership who rejected the lights.
11:59
11:59

Construction of Kololo Public Seed School Resumes 1 3

Construction stalled in 2021 after some whistleblowers petitioned the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate Timothy Malumah Ezati, the Acting District Engineer/Water Officer, Stephen Candia, the Chief Finance Officer, Flavia Osoa, the District Education Officer, Paul Abiribale, the District Internal Auditor, and William Oneti, the Senior Assistant Engineering officer over allegations of mismanaging the funds.
08:18
08:18

Gulu Turns to Cattle Economy as Presidential Directive on Forest Products Affects Revenue Gulu District 1 1

The District has only managed to collect Shillings 50 million of its proposed local revenue budget, attributing the shortfall to the enforcement of the presidential directive against forest product sales.
11:33
11:33

Communities Find Alternatives to Boost Education in Karamoja 1 5

Tadious Loduk, a senior teacher at Lokamite Primary School acknowledged that the community has committed to support the infrastructure at the school amidst the little resources.
13:27
13:27

Masaka City Council Moves to Register Boda Boda Riders, Close Stages 2 1

Florence Namayanja, the Masaka City Mayor says the urban local government is working out guidelines that will help in aligning the boda boda industry as one of the approaches towards maintaining the general order.
09:54
09:54

Police Probes Theft of Gov’t Drugs Worth UGX 3.7Million

A report from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) revealed the disappearance of vital drugs and supplies, delivered by the National Medical Stores on October 11, 2023, under puzzling circumstances.
12:40
12:40

Nebbi District Seeks Land to Upgrade Erussi Health Center 2

The Ministry of Health directed the district to expand the facility, currently situated on 1.5 acres of land, in compliance with a presidential commitment made during the 2011 general elections to upgrade the health center.
07:18
07:18

Moroto Registers More than 100 Percent Increase in UACE Candidates Moroto district 3 1

Only Moroto High School out of the four secondary schools in the district has senior six candidates.
16:59
16:59

Masaka City Council Task Landlords To Refurbish Buildings, Walkways 1 3

Florence Namayanja, the Masaka City Mayor, says that both the technical and political leadership have unanimously resolved to instruct all property owners to work out plans for improving the outlook of their buildings, beginning with the central business area.
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