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19:10
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Two Suspected Thugs Survive Lynching in Gulu 1

The duo; Richard Opio and Morish Opiyo were beaten to comma by mob after they grabbed 3,000 Shillings from unsuspecting woman who was buying chapatti by the roadside around Buganda Pub, along Gulu – Kampala highway.
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Busoga Bishop Warns Politicians Against Making Empty Promises election 1 1

While preaching to Christians at Iganga Cathedral Church on Christmas Day, Wakula says that voters are outraged that several promises made in the past have not yet been fulfilled.
16:54
16:54

Muslim Leaders Preach Peaceful Co-existence 4 1

Sheikh Wakinyankali noted that although Muslims could have a different understanding and interpretation of issues, this shouldn’t be enough reason for them to clash and curse others.
16:48
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Battling Cancer: Choosing Between Treatment and Christmas 1

A special meal of beef stew and Matooke was served at the Uganda Cancer Institute. According to patents, today was special because one didn't need a card to access meals and that it wasn't a preserve for the very sick.
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Archbishop Lwanga, Katikiro Mayiga Castigate Weak Gov't Institutions Christmas 2019 3 1

According to Mayiga, strengthening the state institutions should be accompanied by deliberate deployment of competent human resource to overcome the challenges of sustainable development.
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Luweero Bishops Condemn Nakasongola Murders 4 1

The Bishop of Luweero Anglican Diocese Eridard Nsubuga Kironde said that although the motive of the attacks are not yet confirmed by Police, there are reports linking the killings to ritual sacrifice
15:54
15:54

Rukiga LC 5 Chairman, Councilors Clash Over Vehicles Rukiga district 5 1 Top story

Councilors argue that Kampikaho received a Hilux Double Cabin pick up registration number LG0001-162 early this year from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer to facilitate his travel but instead went and parked it at Rukiga Central Police station in Rushebeya where it is rotting from.
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Gulu University Struggles with Library Space Limitation 2 1

According to a 2018 report by the Auditor General disclosed that Gulu University library is insufficiently funded limiting its ability to facilitate growth in the existing and newly developed areas of study.
15:27
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Pictorial: Christians Converge at Places of Worship to Celebrate Christmas 2019 christmas Top story

Hundreds of Christians gathered at different places of worship to celebrate Christmas amid tight security.
15:18
15:18

Four Arrested Over Murder of Chinese National 1

Xiping’s death was brought to police’s attention on Friday morning by his colleague, Zhang Chunmu. Zhang in his statement, recorded at Jinja Road Police Station, said Fan was killed by three men and a woman who raided their home in Mbuya II zone at around 2 a.m.
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14:51

High Number of Tourists Overwhelm Kalangala MV kalangala 1 1

The huge number of tourists and travelers prompted marine vessels plying the Kalangala route to increase the number of trips but also carry excess passengers on board. The passenger manifest of MV Kalangala shows that the vessel has been carrying on average 500 people since December 20th, 2019 compared 300 last year. MV Vanessa, which commenced operations this year, also took an average of 162 passengers to Kalangala.
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Impunity, Oppression Should Stop- Bishop Luwalira 2019 christmas 1 5

Bishop Luwalira noted that several people in authority and those with firearms are in the habit of threatening others, which he said is unacceptable. He also noted some of these acts happen as security officers entrusted with keeping law and order look on helplessly.
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14:06

UPDF 4th Division Commander Celebrates Xmas With Destitutes 4 3 Top story

Accompanied by other high ranking military officers, Bamwiseki delivered for the children several bags maize flour, rice, sugar, cartons of soap, diapers, sodas and bread among other items.
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Stop Corruption: Mukono Bishop to Gov't Officials Mukono diocese 4 2

Delivering his Christmas sermon at St Phillips and Andrews Cathedral Mukono, Bishop Ssebagala noted that as the world celebrates the birth of Jesus, government officials need to embrace him as the only way to the develop the country and free it from its current challenges.
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Travelers Continue to Flock Bus Terminals on Christmas, Fares Slashed Kampala 3 1

Esau Kansiime, a resident of Namugongo destined for Kabaale, says although he wanted to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with his family, he couldn't afford to travel during the peak of the season due to among other things the hire transport fares.
13:13
13:13

The Grace of God Has Appeared – Pope Francis vatican 1

A statement from Vatican quotes the Pope, saying that a world where “everything seems to be about giving in order to get, God comes down freely. His love is non-negotiable”, said the Pope.
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Businessman Hacked to Death in Serere 1 Top story

Betty Igitu, the Iruko parish woman councilor Egonyu had just sold a bull at the center by the time of his attack. She explained that the situation in the village is tense as residents groan over the killing of the man she describes as the most peaceful and loving Christian.
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Murders That Shook the Country in 2019 Polly Namaye 5 5 Top story

On April 22, 2019, police recovered the body of Catherine Agaba, a medical doctor attached to International Hospital Kampala –IHK. 23-year-old Ronald Obangakene, a security guard, who was picked up from his Apac home district, claimed responsibility.
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