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12:20
12:20

Moyo Leaders Want Minimum Academic Qualification for Councilors 2

According to the Electoral Commission, district, city, municipal, and other local councilors are not required to meet any academic qualifications to run for office. This has been criticized by local leaders who argue that it compromises the quality of deliberations and decision-making.
12:18
12:18

Gov’t Grants Amnesty to 32 Ex-LRA Rebels Former LRA fighters 1

Moses Draku, the Principal Communications Officer at Amnesty Commission Uganda, explained that the amnesty certificates shield the former fighters from prosecution for crimes committed during the rebellion. The returnees have undergone vocational training in various fields, such as carpentry and tailoring, equipping them with the skills to lead independent lives.
12:15
12:15

Karamojong Men Slowly Embracing Gender Equality 5 1

Men, who traditionally held decision-making authority and considered women as property, are beginning to share household responsibilities and support women in leadership roles, thanks to interventions by the Karamoja Women Umbrella Organization (KAWUO) under the She Leads project.
12:11
12:11

November Inflation Matches October: Key Insights

The annual core inflation rate dropped slightly to 3.8% in November, down from 3.9% in October. This was primarily due to reduced inflation in services, particularly in passenger transport, which fell from 3.8% in October to 2.4% in November.
12:07
12:07

Locals Embrace Community Service to Solve Pressing Community Challenges 6 1

The survey showed that 30 percent of Ugandans still rely on contaminated water sources. Specifically, two in ten households (20%) collect drinking water from unsafe sources, including rivers, dams (7%), or unimproved sources like unprotected springs or wells (13%).
12:03
12:03

Heavy Storm Destroys Ugx 600M Church in Nakasongola 3 Top story

The tragedy struck Saturday around 9:00 pm, when a heavy storm, accompanied by rains from Lake Kyoga, caused the structure to collapse. The next morning, congregants arriving for prayers were met with the devastating sight of their church in ruins.
12:00
12:00

Health Worker in Jinja Faces Financial Hardship After Six Months Without Pay 4

Oryada, who is the sole breadwinner of his family, says he has exhausted his savings trying to meet the needs of both his young family and extended relatives.
11:10
11:10

Residents Alarmed by Pollution from Groundnut Sheller Factory Health 4 1

Omona Walter, Chairperson of the village chairpersons and LC1 of Central A' cell noted that the pollution extends beyond the residents and affects travellers passing through the area. He said even those just passing by are not immune to the dust, explaining the problem is widespread, and they are seeing more people fall ill, but the authorities have yet to take action.
11:04
11:04

Chief Justice Praises Retiring Judicial Officers, Celebrates Their Legacy 1 2

Among those recognized were Supreme Court Justice Faith Mwondha, who has served for 45 years, High Court Judge Godfrey Namundi with 41 years of service, and Commissioner of Engineering and Technical Services, Dr. Christopher Ebal, who served for 26 years.
10:58
10:58

Controversy Erupts Over UGX 13B Silo Project for Prisons, Amid Shareholder Dispute 2 Top story

According to documents seen by our reporter, Taifa Partners Limited, in a joint venture with the United Kingdom-based Perry Engineering Services, was awarded the contract in 2022 for the design, supply, and installation of silos for Uganda Prisons in Kasese. The documents reveal that Taifa Partners approached Davanti Union, a well-known money lender, to finance the project by securing a performance bond.
10:02
10:02

Two Arrested in Lamwo District Over Brutal Murder of 76-Year-Old Farmer Padibe Town Council

Inspector of Police Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Public Relations Officer, reported that the incident took place on Friday night in Dok Lukutu East Cell, Padibe Town Council, Lamwo District.
08:01
08:01

Peace in Sight: Kotido, Kitgum Youths Meet to End Cattle Raiding Archdiocese of Gulu 2 3

The meeting, organized by the Justice and Peace departments of the Gulu Archdiocese and the Kotido Catholic Diocese, took place at the Orom sub-county trading center. It brought together reformed former rustlers from Kotido district, who had previously engaged in cattle raiding but have since renounced their violent ways.
07:57
07:57

Over 800 Graduate in ICT and Related Disciplines 2

Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, said the Government of Uganda is actively fostering a digitization agenda, and the expertise the graduates have attained aligns perfectly with this aspiration.
07:54
07:54

UNICEF: Adolescents Not Fully Benefiting from HIV Innovations HIV Prevalence

Without urgent action to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on adolescent girls and young women, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, hard-won gains in the HIV response could be lost, UNICEF warns in its latest statement ahead of World AIDS Day tomorrow.
07:52
07:52

Uganda, South Sudan Tackle Child Exploitation Elegu 1 1

Julius Twinomujuni, the Commissioner of Police in Uganda’s Department of Anti-Human Trafficking at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, noted that children are increasingly being used to smuggle goods to evade taxes or transport illicit substances across the porous borders of the two nations.
07:30
07:30

Campaign Health Workers Satisfied with Cashless payments, Study 5 1 Top story

Waiswa noted that the study revealed higher health worker satisfaction in districts where cashless payments were used, with benefits such as timeliness in payments and easier accountability, which significantly reduced financial losses.
07:26
07:26

HIV Prevelance Among Sex Workers In Mbarara Worries Leaders Ministry of Health 1 1

Gerald Pande, a Programme Officer for STI Key Population Programming with the Ministry of Health, revealed that the HIV prevalence among sex workers in Mbarara is 54%, substantially higher than the national average of 33% and far exceeding the general population prevalence of 5.1%.
07:24
07:24

Rubanda Accident Death Toll Hits 10 2

Eight victims died on the spot, while 30 others were rushed to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, confirmed that two more victims passed away on Saturday afternoon. The only identified deceased driver is Charles Isabirye.
07:21
07:21

Jinja City Travelers Excited by New E-Bus Transportation System 1 2

Halima Namuwaya, a vendor at Jinja Central Market, appreciates the prepaid ticketing system, which allows her to plan her weekly travels without worrying about daily transport expenses. Salima Maimuna, a banker commuting between Iganga and Jinja City, highlighted the buses’ reliability.
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