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16:49
16:49

Kasangati OC Injured During Protest accusation 1 1 Top story

Angume was injured by a tear gas canister fired by his colleague targeting the protesters. Luke Owoyesigire, the Deputy Spokesperson Kampala Metropolitan Police confirmed the officer was injured but didn’t divulge details.
21:14
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FDC Members Reflect on Thorny 15-Year Political Journey leader 5 1

While celebrating 15 years at a function held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Monday, members looked back at the journey which, according to them, brings memories of agony and ecstasy. They stressed that their journey is characterized by thorns, creepers, valleys, and mountains formed by the brutality meted on them by the ruling government.
13:34
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FDC Law Enforcers Clash with Police at Party Anniversary Celebrations team 1 1

As a security requirement, the FDC party sought police deployment for its 15th-anniversary celebrations today. However, the party equally deployed its personnel to work alongside the police.
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Makerere Law Don Steps Down from Kamunyu Case strike 1

In her submission to the tribunal on Tuesday at Makerere University Council Room, counsel Kabinga said Professor Mayambala has a conflict of interest in the case.
16:14
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MUASA Boss Set to Resume Work After Suspension investigation 3 1 Top story

Dr. Kamunyu vowed in an interview with URN never to cede to dishonesty as he returns to Makerere University, saying that academic freedoms and freedoms of expression that he was fighting for remain cardinal to him.
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70% Ugandans Can’t Access Government Information -Twaweza Report district 4 4

With 62 civil servants interviewed from national level and across five districts, the study conducted between December 2018 to March 2019 indicate that majority of public servants (both elected and appointed) have limited knowledge of the law.
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Embassy Website Displays Dead Minister as Part of Cabinet member 1 Top story

The official website of the Ugandan Embassy in Brussels still displays Maria Mutagamba as minister for Tourism, more than two years after she died.
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UCC Playing Catchup, Needs Media Literacy–Makerere Don Makerere University 3 4 Top story

According to Kakooza, now is the time to engage all stakeholders gainfully on the type of media that Uganda wants. He argues that most media houses in Uganda are giving more space to entertainment, music, comedy and sports and that media owners and managers want to play safe for fear of the repercussions.
11:04
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Former Bugiri LC 5 Chairperson Dead village 1 Top story

Lyavala was the pioneer LC V chairperson of Bugiri district, where he served until 2011. In a bid to restore cohesion in Busoga region, president, Yoweri Museveni appointed Lyavala a presidential adviser in-charge of Busoga affairs.
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Former State Research Bureau Director Opens up on Politics, Security village 4 1

Itabuka, who lives a humble life in Itonko village in Namutumba town council in Namutumba district, told URN in an exclusive interview that leadership is the willingness to serve and not a profession, which requires experience.
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EU Dismiss Accusations of Funding NGOs To “Distablise” Uganda president museveni 2 1

Besides government, Tiedemann said development partners equally fund private sector and civil society organizations. He pointed out that European Union Mission in Uganda is supporting implementation of the national development plan but it doesnt mean its the plan is serving foreign interests.
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14:43

Village Chairpersons Skip Swearing in Over Stamp Fees resident 1 1

Moses Mawerere, the Chairperson Mission Zone, says the district has been running adverts on different radio stations claiming that stamps are free of charge but to his surprise the same people are asking them for money.
15:43
15:43

Excitement in Kyadondo East as Court Grants Bobi Wine Bail resident 4

Voters in Kyadondo East started blasting Bobi Wines music in their shops and trading center minutes after Justice Mubiru approved his bail application.
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DPP Probing Role Played by Each Suspect in Arua Chaos police 1 2

Chibita says that according to the initial perusal of the file, there is evidence to pin those involved in the chaos that preceded the elections in Arua, but further inquiries were ongoing to establish who exactly pelted stones at the Presidential motorcade.
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15 Specialists on Standby to Treat Bobi Wine, Zaake uganda 1 Top story

The medical association says that 15 of the experts among them are on standby to voluntarily provide treatment to all victims of torture arising out of the infamous arrests. Dr Ekwaro Obuku, the President of Uganda Medical Association says the assembled experts were chosen based on descriptions on the condition of the victims.
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19:25

From the Hansard: How MPs Debated Social Media and Mobile Money Tax-PART 2 uganda

Continued from the first part on the debate on social media and mobile money tax
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