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19:28
19:28

LOP Mathias Mpuuga Names Shadow Cabinet 1

The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has today appointed a 30- member Shadow Cabinet team, naming Ndorwa East MP Wilfred Niwagaba as Attorney General.
17:50
17:50

Orders and Laughter Mark Nabbanja's First Public Appearance as Prime Minister 1 8

Nabbanja's interaction with vendors was filled with laughter as she made requests and then amended them to orders upon 'remembering' that she is now a Prime Minister. She made jokes, praised President Museveni and his government, and assured Ugandans that they will feel her leadership.
16:58
16:58

More Hoes Missing in Soroti City- Police 1 1

On Thursday, the Police records indicated that the 79 boxes had allegedly been stolen from the stores.
16:45
16:45

Top Katakwi District Leaders Fight over 10-year-old Gov't Motorcycle 5 2

Okwameri, who was serving as speaker for over 10 years since leadership of former LCV Stephen Ilemukorit to Walter Elakas Okiring on Wednesday 23rd June this year refused to hand over the motorcycle Reg. No. LG LG0037048 saying that he was still a serving councilor.
16:40
16:40

Man in Lira Held Over Death of Wife 1 1

Boniface Aweri, a secondary school teacher at Kiryandongo High School and a resident of Ireda Shamba cell, Ireda West Ward Lira City East division was arrested after he told police that his wife had committed suicide.
16:11
16:11

Uganda First African Country to Join Global Clean Seas Campaign

“Many factors have delayed enforcement of plastics ban in Uganda, but I have confidence that joining the global Clean Seas Campaign will go a long way in developing conviction among Ugandans and other global citizens to adopt more sustainable alternatives,” Okurut says.
15:53
15:53

Health Workers in Elgon, Bukedi Sub Regions Contract Covid-19 Over Lack of PPEs 4

At Tororo District General Hospital in Tororo district, reports indicate that since January, 70 health workers have tested positive for corona virus.
15:49
15:49

Local Herbalists Overwhelmed by Covid Patients in Gulu Gulu City 1 4

“Those who are recovering are tipping off their colleagues and so the number of patients keeps increasing and the demand is high,” Ojara told Uganda Radio Network in an interview.
15:15
15:15

Mpatta Sub County Headquarters, Police Post Closed Over Rent Arrears 2 2

On Friday, the landlord Mohamed Kasamba locked all the five apartments and the police post. According to the tenancy agreement, the Sub County was supposed to pay 250,000 Shillings a month for each of the five rooms. However, Kasamba says that he is demanding Three Million Shillings in arrears for one year.
15:08
15:08

Stanbic Defies Energy Transition, Promises To Finance Oil And Gas Developments renewable energy 3 1 Top story

Stanbic, part of Standard Bank Group says it can offer up $70 million to a single company investing in the oil and gas sector in Uganda.
14:52
14:52

Farmers in Acholi Start Early Preparation for Second Planting Season Lakang Sub County 2 5

In the first planting season, the majority of farmers realized low yields due to too much sunshine which was experienced across the region from the months of May to June. This dried up and withered many garden crops that were already blossoming and about to mature.
14:35
14:35

Sembabule Policeman Survives Mob After Battering Woman 1 2

The policeman who was allegedly drunk went to Tumwesigye’s home before he spontaneously hit with a club in the guise of enforcing the Covid-19 prevention guidelines.
14:33
14:33

Two Arrested for Inciting Mob Against COVID-19 Patient 2

The patient, a resident of Lagar village, Lira Kato Sub County was diagnosed with COVID-19 and advised to go under home-based care but refused.
14:18
14:18

Katikamu North MP, LCIII Chairperson Disagree on Eviction of Traders in Luwero Town Council Markets 1 3

But Denes Sekabira the Katikamu North Member of Parliament says that the resolution by the town council to evict vendors was brought in bad faith as the residents struggle to find alternative ways of survival.
13:58
13:58

UGX 787m Rice Huller Lies Idle in Busia 4 4

Joseph Erima Mulim, the LCIII Chairman Buyanga Sub-county says that the huller was installed in 2017 but has remained idle due to lack of power.
13:26
13:26

Uganda Secures USD 22m From USAID COVID-19 Assistance to Africa

This new funding will provide urgently needed food and nutrition assistance, health care, protection services, and psychosocial support for people in seven countries across Africa.
13:08
13:08

Gov't to Pay UGX 225m for Vehicle Illegally Impounded by Police Impounded Vehicles 1

After trying to reclaim the vehicle in vain, Besimira, in 2015, opted to petition the court. He argued that the vehicle which was back then valued at 95 million Shillings had become a shell while under police custody. It remains parked at the Criminal Investigations Department -CID headquarters in Kibuli
12:13
12:13

Four Jailed for Escaping From Koboko Prison 1 2

On Wednesday, 18 inmates escaped from Gbukutu Government Prison. Four of the escapees were recaptured as eight others fled to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
11:55
11:55

COVID-19: Kabale Hospital Suspends Supply of Oxygen to Lower Health Facilities in Kigezi 1 2

Dr.Sophie Namasopo, Kabale regional referral hospital director says that due to the increase in the number of Covid-19 patients in critical condition, the demand for oxygen has also increased at the facility’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
11:29
11:29

Water Shortage Hits Bunambutye Resettlement Camp 2 4

For several months, the over 300 families living in the camp have been struggling to access water for domestic use and washing of hands, which is a measure to stop the spread of covid19.
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