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17:26
17:26

Court Issues Timelines In DP Case Opposing Mao -NRM Deal 2

The Deputy Registrar for the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court has directed eight law firms involved in the case to prepare for conferencing by filing a joint written scheduling memo, including brief facts for each party.
17:12
17:12

Nebbi Cuts Martyrs Day Budget by UGX 2B, Cites Financial Constraints Among Faithful 4 1

Catherine Akumu Mavenjina, the chairperson of the organizing committee, explains that when Nebbi was selected to animate and lead the 2024 Martyrs' Day by the Uganda Episcopal Conference, a committee formulated a budget of Shillings 3.8 billion for a vibrant event.
17:04
17:04

Ndiga Clan Leader's Murder: Police Identifies Two Assailants Fred Enanga 1 1

Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga has identified one of the deceased’s assailants as Enock Sserunkuuma, a resident of Lungujja and the other is Noah Luggya, who is undergoing treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Both Sserunkuuma and Luggya are from the Ndiga clan.
16:47
16:47

Gov't Unveils Tough Borrowing Measures, Bans Eurobond Issuance

"The government, over the past medium term, has breached some of the set borrowings benchmarks in the 2018 PDMF and has not realized success in areas regarding fiscal consolidation," the Ministry.
16:23
16:23

Ministry of Water and Environment Launches Water Week to Campaign for Environmental Conservation

Dr. Brian Guma, a team leader at the Albert Water Management Zone under the Ministry of Water and Environment, these hands-on activities encourage active participation from citizens and foster a sense of collective responsibility towards environmental protection.
16:11
16:11

Lawyer Ssemakadde Snubs Summons, Tells Police to Attend Court Legal Brains Trust, 1

On February 23rd, 2024, the CID Commander for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Detective Assistant Commissioner of Police-ACP Bob Kagarura wrote to Ssemakadde inviting him to Police for case conferencing and fact-finding meeting in a criminal Libel case vide CID Headquarters General Inquiries File 312/2023.
14:52
14:52

Complications Arising from Teenage Pregnancies Chocking Hospitals-MOH fistula 3

According to Dr Richard Mugahi, the Commissioner in charge of Reproductive and Infant Health VVF can only be corrected by surgery, a service that is not found everywhere across the country. They have now resolved to do repairs on an outreach basis, leaving mothers to stay in this often stigmatizing situation for a long time.
13:29
13:29

M23 Continue to Install Administrative Leaders in North Kivu As Fighting Rages On 2

M23 had previously captured Kitchanga in February 2023 but later withdrew, handing it over to peacekeeping mission troops of Burundi under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF).
13:10
13:10

Bubaale Primary School Headteacher Arrested for Issuing False PLE Exam Results 1

Information obtained from UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule revealed that during the hearing, it was discovered that the school administrators provided incorrect self-drafted results on testimonials forms.
12:55
12:55

Security Committee Regrets Merging of Police Posts as Luwero Leads in Crime Rate 5 1

The report further indicates that there was an increase compared to 3902 total cases reported in 2022 and 2880 cases in 2021. The district recorded 1,131 theft cases from 985 cases in 2022 and 218 cases of breaking in the houses.
11:50
11:50

Fresh Water Crisis in Luwero Town Council Blamed on Kiwoko Road Works

Despite attempts to reach Allan Ssempebwa, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) spokesperson, for comment, there has been no response as of the time of reporting. Residents affected by the water shortage expressed frustration, with some accusing NWSC of unfair treatment.
09:14
09:14

Team Uganda Commences Preps For World Cross Championships 1

The team comprises over 28 athletes under the guidance of professional national coaches, including Benjamin Njia, who also serves as the vice president of technical at the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF).
09:05
09:05

Mass Measles Vaccination Begins in Hoima health officials 1

As of now, 302 people have been affected by the outbreak, with children between the ages of one and five years being the most affected demographic group. In response, health authorities, led by Dr. Fredrick Byenume, the Acting District Health Officer, have launched a mass vaccination campaign targeting children aged one to fifteen years.
07:38
07:38

Museveni Renews Call to Higher Education Institutions to Support Scientific Research Bugema University

In November 2023, while speaking at the Science Week event as the chief guest at Kololo Independence Grounds, President Museveni reiterated his commitment to supporting the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) by ensuring it receives adequate funding.
07:27
07:27

Zombo Grapples With Low Primary School Completion Rate Among Girls 3 1

According to data from the district, out of every 100 girls who enroll in primary one, only 27 can complete primary seven, indicating a dropout rate of 73 girls before completing primary education.
07:15
07:15

Egyptian National Disappears in Soroti Soroti City 1

According to reports, Zinhom was last seen at his residence on Friday evening, February 23, 2024, in the company of two friends, one of whom is identified as Muhammad Nabil Ali, also an Egyptian, while the identity of the other friend remains unknown.
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