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11:51
11:51

DCI Arrests 9 Suspects in Vehicle Vandalism Operation 1 2

They revealed that they sell the stolen parts in Kisekka market and led police to their accomplices' shops where more suspects were arrested. These include Abdul-Karim Lukwago, Mark Kabambwe, Fred Nyanzi, and Fred Wandera.
11:02
11:02

Thugs Shoot Depot Manager in Ntinda 2 1

Armed robberies have often targeted mobile money agents and supermarkets that are found of keeping large sums of money up to late night hours. A number of mobile money shops and supermarkets have been shot dead or injured in Nsangi, Kyengera, Kajjansi, Kassanda, Mubende, and Kyotera in four months.
17:09
17:09

Roswell Hospital Case: Four-Month-Old Baby Reunited With Mother Saloome Aturinde 1 2

On Friday, Saloome received her baby after Civil Division Judge Esta Nambayo received results from the Government Analytical Laboratory-GAL showing that she and Bridgers Arinda Mugenyi were the biological parents of the baby.
12:59
12:59

New Fathers to Get 20 Week Fully Paid Leave at Standard Chartered

All countries, apart from the US and Papua New Guinea have laws that make it for mandatory for employers to offer minimum paid parental leave, while Uganda and most African countries only limit it to maternity and paternity leave of between 8 and 17 weeks.
10:22
10:22

Ex-KCCA FC Midfielder Okello Joins Vipers SC 1

I am so happy to join Vipers Sports Club! I am so excited to be here at this big club and l didn’t have to think twice when Vipers called me, l just knew l wanted to sign for the club. I can’t wait to get started with the team.” Okello said after joining Vipers SC.
10:18
10:18

Six Fake Security Operatives Arrested for Impounding Motorcycles 1

This is not the first time fake security operatives have impounded motorcycles in Kampala metropolitan area.
20:25
20:25

Law Society Speaks Out Against Appointing "Acting Judges" 2 2 Top story

Oundo warned the country could end up with an acting Judiciary and “Acting judgments".
16:12
16:12

Uganda to Conduct Second Joint Health External Evaluation 1 4

This will be the second edition of the assessment whose first edition happened in 2019. The JEE team, in collaboration, with UNICEF together with different ministries within the country including the Ministry of Security, the Ministry of Gender, labor, and Social Development together with national experts.
14:11
14:11

Police Officers Cautioned On Cyber Scammers 1

SSP Haguma has said that fighting and protecting citizens from cybercrime requires police officers to be well conversant with cyber knowledge. SSP Haguma’s unit intends to equip hundreds of police officers with cyber skills so that they can be in position to fight the crime.
13:26
13:26

Gov’t to Replace Lugogo Cricket Oval with Multipurpose Sports Arena 1 1 Top story

The proposed multipurpose sports complex is expected to have a main indoor arena with a capacity of 15,000 spectators, an eight-lane swimming pool, a multi-purpose standard pitch, a 60-person athlete hostel, accommodation with 120 rooms, a showroom, a shopping center, and a top-tier fitness gym, among other amenities.
16:25
16:25

Experts Push for Human Settlement Policies in New Affordable Housing Campaign housing deficit 2

Paul Mayende, an official at the organization’s Uganda office listed half a dozen approved guiding documents that have provisions on informal settlements but said when they did a survey in selected Kampala slums, they found these to be largely not biting. Some of the policies listed include the National Housing Policy which was updated in 2016, the National Urban Policy 2017, and the National Human Settlements Policy.
08:40
08:40

TotalEnergies Displays Local Content Milestones in Uganda's Oil and Gas 5

Mariam Nampeera Mboowa, the Deputy General Manager of TotalEnergies EP Uganda said these involved the supply of locally sourced goods and services by mainly the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
15:37
15:37

Turmoil Strikes Uganda Cricket Association as Top Officials Resign Abruptly 1

Nuwagaba attributed his departure primarily to career and personal reasons and will officially leave office on October 16, 2023. Similarly, Allan Mugume, the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, tendered his resignation citing personal reasons. He will officially hand over office on December 11, 2023.
15:26
15:26

Court Okays Cross Examination of Gov't Witnesses in Kitutu Torture Case Johnson Natuhwera 1 1 Top story

On Tuesday, Kitutu through her lawyers Jude Byamukama, John Musiime, and Dr. Akampumuza asked the Anti-Corruption Court Judge, Jane Okuo Kajuga to allow them to cross-examine the witnesses who swore affidavits opposing the trial for the real truth to come out.
11:47
11:47

Police Raise Concern Over Student Gangs in Schools 1 Top story

Moses Ntenga, a child specialist and the founder of Joy for Children, an NGO advocating for children's rights, adds that forming and joining school gangs can also be driven by factors such as a lack of parental love, poor academic performance, and a disinterest in education.
07:55
07:55

MOH to Conduct Client Satisfaction Surveys in Gov't Facilities Amid Negligence Concerns patient safety 1 2 Top story

Dr Kenneth Mutesasira, the Technical Officer for Quality of Care and Service Delivery at the WHO Uganda office says that the ministry needs to adopt the global patient safety action plan from, which they can frame a localized version for the national patient safety action plan to guide them.
07:47
07:47

Police to NUP: Dare Resume Your Countrywide Tours 2 1

Enanga cited credible information indicating that NUP had planned to confront police officers in a bid to create disorderly scenes for political gain.
17:43
17:43

FDC Delegates Conference Intented to Oust Amuriat, Nandala- Deputy Spokesperson 1 Top story

The FDC National Chairperson, Wasswa Birigwa, called for an Extraordinary Delegates Conference to take place on Tuesday, September 19, at his home in Busaabala.
16:31
16:31

Makerere University Staff Associations, Management Clash Over Tribunal Rep. 1

The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act stipulates that the tribunal shall have, in its composition, a person qualified to be a High Court Judge as its Chairperson, a representative of the University Council, a representative of the Senate, a representative of the Public Service, two representatives of Staff associations, and a representative of the senior members of the Administrative Staff.
15:25
15:25

Drop in Advertising, Govt Arrears Sending New Vision into Losses

The notice issued by Managing Director Don Wanyama is based on the "preliminary assessment" of the company's performance, by the Board of Directors, which is expected to return a loss for the year ended June 30.
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