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17:13
17:13

Kitgum District Council Begins Phased Eviction of NARO Kitgum-Gulu Highway 1

According to Christopher Obol, the LCV Chairperson, the eviction will be carried out in phases.
16:38
16:38

When Dialysis Units Turn into Death Traps for Kidney Patients MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1 Top story

Professor Robert Kalyesubula says while the resources are limited, nurses should ensure that they adhere to the required dialysis standards.
15:54
15:54

EC Meets over Kawempe North By-Election Results Discrepancies 1

Regarding the discrepancies in numbers, the Commission will come out with an official position. The Commission is currently meeting, and they will provide guidance on the matter. I do not want to second-guess it," Mucunguzi stated.
14:25
14:25

Court to Rule on Eron Kiiza's Bail Application Next Month 3 3

These lawyers asked Court to adopt their own made submissions as opposed to making oral arguments today.
13:29
13:29

12 Arrested for Kidnaping 7-year-old-Boy, Demanding UGX 25 M Ransom 2 1

Twaha Kasirye, the Greater Masaka Regional Police Spokesperson indicates the flying squad mounted an operation in which they successfully rescued the victim who was unhurt and accordingly arrested 12 suspects.
13:19
13:19

EAC Closer to Harmonised Cross-Border Payments

“By implementing the Master Plan and the proposed initiatives, we are laying the groundwork for a seamless, cost-effective and inclusive financial ecosystem,” said Regional Payment Systems Steering Committee chairperson, Michael Eganza,
12:15
12:15

New Arrivals from DRC Allocated Plots in Kyangwali Settlement Refugees 2

Tophius Chali, the Settlement Commandant at the Kyangwali refugee settlement area explains that those selected to benefit from the plots have been thoroughly screened and allocated refugees’ attestation cards.
12:05
12:05

Muasa Wants Parliament to Intervene In Row Over Appointment Of Deputy Vice Chancellor

In a letter written to the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among and signed by Muasa chairperson and Secretary General; Dr Robert Kakuru and Dr Jude Ssempebwa respectively, the association says by constituting another search, the University is not only wasting taxpayers' money but also acting contrary to a court order.
11:47
11:47

Decades of Progress in Reducing Child Deaths, Stillbirths Under Threat- United Nations Child health

The reports also show that where a child is born greatly influences their chances of survival. The risk of death before age five is 80 times higher in the highest-mortality country than the lowest-mortality country, for example, while a child born in sub-Saharan Africa is on average 18 times more likely to die before turning five than one born in Australia and New Zealand. Within countries, the poorest children, those living in rural areas, and those with less-educated mothers face the higher risks.
11:18
11:18

Over 40 Families Homeless as Hailstorm Devastates Houses in Kween disaster 1

The heavy rain that started on Monday evening characterized by strong winds hit hard Ngenge and Kapkwot parishes leaving several families stranded, while in Chepsukunya town council, it affected Kapkwich and Chepsukunya wards.
11:08
11:08

31,000 Congolese Asylum Seekers Cross into Kisoro District 1 1

The asylum seekers are fleeing to Kisoro from Rutshuru, Nyiragongo territories and Goma city in North Kivu province and other areas under occupation of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels.
10:32
10:32

EAC, SADC Leaders Meet Over Security In Eastern DRC 1

According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit, the Joint Summit of the Heads of State and Government of EAC and SADC was co-chaired by William Ruto, President of the of Kenya and Chairperson of the EAC and Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of SADC.
09:22
09:22

Former Presidents to Coordinate Peace Efforts in DRC

At their Second EAC-SADC joint Summit held on Monday, the leaders unanimously named Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa, Catherine Samba Panza of the Central African Republic and Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia) on the Panel of Facilitators.
08:09
08:09

Uganda Commemorates World TB and Leprosy Day with Urgent Call for Action budget cuts

The theme for this year’s World TB Day is "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," a rallying cry urging for urgency, accountability, and hope in the fight against TB. Uganda is among the 30 countries with the highest TB burden globally.
08:04
08:04

School Suicides: UK Psychiatrist Calls For Mental Health Reform In Uganda 1

Dr Justine Nakimuli Kigozi Odong, a psychiatry consultant with two decades of experience, made the remarks at the conclusion of a mock African Union (AU) summit debate in Uganda.
07:57
07:57

168 Players Disqualified from Kitgum Secondary School Fresh Diary Tournament Kitgum High School

According to Richard Oringa, the chairperson of the Kitgum Secondary School Sports Association, the disqualified players were found guilty of forging documents to falsify their age and engaging in impersonation.
07:52
07:52

Katakwi Loses Over 1,000 Livestock Due to Prolonged Drought 2 5

Geoffrey Omolo, the Katakwi District LC V Chairperson, confirmed that approximately 1,000 animals have died due to a lack of water and pasture. He stated that on average, three livestock animals die daily, with each sub-county losing between five and ten animals.
07:48
07:48

Gen. Elwelu Toughens on Stalled Tarmac Project 2 1

According to contract documents, the road project, initially planned to cover 0.9 kilometers at a cost of Shillings 419 million, was reduced to 0.4 kilometers. It was alleged that this change would have resulted in a loss of over Shillings 180 million, which the engineers should have saved from the omitted section.
07:44
07:44

Suspect in Family Murder Case Discharged from Hospital, Detained Kitgum District

Ocaya, who allegedly attempted to poison himself after committing the crime, was admitted to Kitgum General Hospital for treatment. After receiving medical attention and being deemed fit for discharge, he was transferred to police custody.
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