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23:01
23:01

Parliament to Merge Bills Relating to Death and Inheritance plenary 1 2

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has proposed measures to fast track five bills which he says should have been merged into one.
22:21
22:21

Bodies of Drowned Boys Retrieved in Bugiri After Two Day's Search resident

Police and residents mounted a search for the missing persons in vain until a herdsman who had taken his cattle to draw water noticed their bodies lying in the neighbouring well.
21:49
21:49

UCC Seeks Public Opinion On Infrastructure Sharing Policy 1

Apart from attempts to reduce on the cost of service provision, infrastructure sharing also aims at reducing the concentration of facilities, especially masts in some areas. There are some claims that the congestion increases the risks associated to effects of radiation, which may in the long run affect the health of humans staying within that area.
21:12
21:12

JEEMA Pulls Out of IPOD Summit

In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of IPOD, the party’s President Asuman said that they didn't have adequate time to discuss the agenda of the summit.
20:46
20:46

Minister Tables List of 177 Missing Ugandans 1 5

The Minister of Internal Affairs Gen. Jeje Odongo on Thursday tabled before Parliament a list of 177 names of arrested Ugandans.
20:08
20:08

SFC Deserter Arrested Again over UGX 4 Billion Theft a Week After Release 1 1

Criminal Investigations Directorate –CID Spokesperson, Charles Twine, said Katwesigye was arrested on Wednesday after he was cited in the theft of another 4 billion shillings this time in fake dollar transactions.
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URA Asks Court to Dismiss Kyagulanyi's Car Case as Baseless 2 2

According to URA, the High Court has no jurisdiction to entertain Kyagulanyi's application and it should have been filed before the Tax Appeals Tribunal.
17:59
17:59

Public Universities Academic Staff, Vice Chancellors to Meet over Industrial Strike Makerere University 2 1

The Forum for Academic Staff Association in Public Universities (FASPU) chaired by Kamunyu will on Friday meet the Vice Chancellor`s Forum under the chairmanship of Kyambogo University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elly Katunguka at Kyambogo University.
17:44
17:44

Karusandara Residents Plead for Electric Fencing after Elephant Killing Man 3 7

Robert Bitariho LC1 chairperson Kabaka village says for decades, wild animals especially elephants have attacked and killed some residents neighbouring the park.
17:30
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Opposition Warns on Escalating Debt, Wants More Funding in Agriculture, Tourism 6 1

In the current 2020/2021 budget, the Works and Transport docket took the lion’s share with an allocation of 5.84 trillion Shillings, followed by Security with an allocation of 4.5 trillion Shillings. Agriculture and Tourism are among the least funded sectors.
17:26
17:26

Cotton Development Organization Concerned About Reduction in Production 4 1

Jolly Sabune the Director of Cotton Development Organization (CDO) expressed concern that cotton production is decreasing every season.
17:18
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Athletes Step up Preparation for Source of the Nile Half Marathon Lubega abdu karim 2 1

Fortunate Turabwe says this will be his second time to participate in a marathon. He, however, says that he has prepared enough for the event, which he believes will be his trigger for excelling in other events.
17:17
17:17

DPP Signs MoU with Space for Giants to Boost Wildlife Crime Prosecution 1

According to the MOU, Space for Giants will assist the office of the DPP to strengthen and improve its ability to operationalize the Wildlife Crime Prosecution Department, build the capacity of the department and develop a Wildlife Crime Training Curriculum and related educational materials.
17:16
17:16

19 Arrested for Impersonating State House Anti-Corruption Unit Officials 3 2

According to the head of the unit, Lt. Col. Edith Nakalema, the arrested persons who carry forged identification cards of the unit were arrested between 18th December 2020 and 13th February 2021.
17:06
17:06

Relatives of NUP Exiles Storm Busia RDC’s Office 4 1

Their flight follows the sighting of 'drones' in Busia and at their homes in the wake of recent security operations in some parts of the country like Kampala and Wakiso where some NUP leaders and supporters were reportedly abducted by security operatives using numberless 'drone' vans with many not released to date.
16:50
16:50

Mobs Kills Two Suspected Thugs in Kampala Joseph Kakooza 1 2

According to preliminary police findings, a group of thugs raided houses in Kabusu where they smashed windows and tried to force their way inside the homes. Residents summoned their courage and decided to chase the thugs.
16:44
16:44

Woman Accused of Defrauding 200 Girls of Sh90m in Job Promises 1 1

Jumia Kamwoka was picked from Komamboga, Kawempe division with 200 girls picked from various parts of the country on promises of securing for them jobs in Kampala City. Kamwoka, according to CID Spokesperson Charles Twine, is a coordinator of Alliance in Motion Global Uganda Limited.
16:42
16:42

PAC Queries Fuel Marking Contract with Swiss Firm 4 1

The Auditor General’s report states that the program revenue budget in the financial year ending June 2018 was 3.330 Billion Shillings but only 3.154 Billion Shillings was collected, as a result, the activity on national monitoring coverage of fuel quality was not fully undertaken.
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16:25

Oulanyah Sets 2021/2022 Budget Timeline 11th Parliament 4

Oulanyah told MPs that the 10th Parliament is mandated to complete the budget process before the 11th Parliament commences on May 20.
16:08
16:08

Alcohol Drives Over 160 People Mad in Moroto. 1

The LC3 Chairperson Tapac Sub county in Moroto district Peter Lobot said many people have also been rendered unproductive due to alcohol consumption.
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