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18:26
18:26

Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Amos Lugoloobi 2

His lawyers say none of the witnesses placed Logoloobi at the Scene of Crime and that Prosecutors miserably failed to make a case worthy putting their client to his defense.
18:05
18:05

180 Caretaker Secondary School Headteachers Considered for Permanent Appointments 1

The practice of appointing caretaker headteachers using the term "assignment on duty" is traced to the late commissioner for secondary education Francis Agula, who played a key role in assigning non-substantive teachers to headteacher positions.
17:45
17:45

Kisoro By-election: Five Candidates Withdraw After Meeting Museveni 2

The meeting for harmonising to have some candidates step down failed to yield the desired result as at first all of them remained with their interest of staying in the race.
17:27
17:27

After 40 Months in Jail, Mother of Two, 15 Others Plead Guilty to Treachery Olivia Lutaaya 2

The State said that whereas several NUP supporters were arrested during and after the 2021 elections, those who were found not to have participated in crimes were released while others were being held because they reportedly had cases to answer.
17:08
17:08

Lira Driver Robbed of His Vehicle, Murdered in Kiryandongo Robbery 1 1

Available information obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN) indicates that, on October 10th, 2024 while in Lira city, unknown two people hired a Fuso lorry from Opon to come to Rwenkunye village in Masindi port sub county in Kiryandongo district, claiming they had goats in the area that they needed to transport to Oyam.
16:22
16:22

Network Failures, Lack of Awareness Hamper Use of Online Land Application 1 5 Top story

During the launch, Dorcus Okalany, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, highlighted that the portal would help fight land fraud and save the public from traveling long distances for services.
16:13
16:13

Ssejjibwa Family Disputes Police Claims of Robbery 1 2

According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Ssejjibwa was apprehended during an operation in Natete's Ssendawula zone, where a group of assailants had raided an apartment complex and stolen various items.
16:04
16:04

Court Sentences Four for Vandalizing, Stealing Solar Street Lights in Kabale 2 2 Top story

Alex Baingana, Principal Assistant Town Clerk for Central Division, and Assistant Superintendent of Police Andrew Akanyijuka, Officer-in-Charge of Kabale Police Station, welcomed the sentences, highlighting that the vandalism and theft of solar street lights compromise security, especially as Kabale Municipality aims for city status.
15:57
15:57

UPDF, Other EAC Forces Launch Course on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict

Brig Gen Peter Gaetano Omola, the Commander of the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Centre, said the course is critical in providing the African Union with the necessary capabilities to protect children as they respond to conflicts through peace missions and interventions.
15:41
15:41

Police Dogs Undergoing 9-Month Training Program 2 Top story

The Police Unit currently employs various breeds, including German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, and English Springer Spaniels, for tracking down suspects. The Belgian Malinois is a large-sized herding breed and one of the four Belgian Shepherd breeds.
14:53
14:53

Police Launch Investigation into Mob Lynching in Budaka 1

According to Samuel Semewo, the Bukedi North region police spokesperson, preliminary investigations revealed that the incident took place around 2:00 AM when locals found the two men transporting a suspected stolen cow on a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UGB 598Y.
14:33
14:33

School Administrators Urge Support for New Curriculum Implementation in Kasese 1 4

Sheikh Nasib Musenene Swaibu, head teacher at Kasese Muslim Secondary School, expressed that the unique nature of this examination setting presents challenges for candidates, particularly since they did not have the opportunity to revise from past papers as has traditionally been done.
14:29
14:29

Joshua Cheptegei Foundation Launches Elgon Half Marathon 1 1

Lorna Pascqa Abur, the tourism project officer at UNDP, one of the partners in the initiative, highlighted that the marathon will target all classes of people from the Mbale region and beyond.
14:17
14:17

Exam Malpractice: UNEB Awaits Judiciary’s Decision on Specialized Courts 1 5 Top story

As national examinations kick off this year, UNEB, in collaboration with the police, has already apprehended two suspects for examination malpractice. The suspects were arrested in Moroto while allegedly trying to sell what they claimed were PLE leaked papers. The duo, from St. Mary's Junior School in Namirembe, Kapeka, Nakaseke District, has since been remanded to Morikatipe Prison in Tororo.
14:03
14:03

UNEB, Police Enhance Security for Senior Four Exams ACP Kituuma Rusoke 1 1

Monday marked the start of the UCE exams for 379,748 candidates across various centers nationwide. Of these, 369,601 are sitting for exams under the new curriculum, while 10,147 will take transitional examinations under the old curriculum.
13:44
13:44

UWA Destroys Crops of Over 200 Residents in Namisindwa 1 1

According to George Wete, one of the affected residents from Mukoto sub-county, UWA staff were seen on Sunday cutting down crops such as bananas, coffee, and Irish potatoes, claiming they had been planted on land belonging to Mount Elgon National Park.
13:38
13:38

MP Zaake Seeks Constitutional Court's Input on Traffic Offense Case 3 Top story

Zaake's legal team, consisting of George Musisi, Eron Kiiza, and Benjamin Katana, plans to present their grounds for challenging the legality of the charges in the Constitutional Court if their request is granted by the LDC Court.
13:32
13:32

Soldiers Shoot Armed Stranger Dead at Kiryandongo Barracks Shooting 1 1

The incident occurred on Saturday morning at around 9:30 a.m. when the stranger, believed to be in his 40s, entered the army barracks under unclear circumstances.
12:45
12:45

Suspect Arrested Over Brutal Killing of Hoima Teacher Murder 1

Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest during an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN). He, however, refrained from disclosing further details about the suspect, citing concerns that it could compromise the ongoing investigation, especially as the police continue to search for additional suspects.
12:40
12:40

Police in Bukedi North Investigate Abandoned Magazine with Live Ammunition 1

Samuel Semewo, the Bukedi North police spokesperson, stated that officers promptly responded to the report and arrived at the scene. They recovered a black plastic magazine containing 30 live rounds of ammunition with markings indicating "7.62x39CZMAG."
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