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15:27
15:27

Refugee Shot from Kyangwali Refugee Settlement Area sudanese 1 1

The refugee, identified as John Datta was allegedly shot in the right thigh by unknown people at 3 a.m. The residents who came to his rescue took him to Maratatu Health Centre II where he is currently undergoing treatment.
11:14
11:14

Kampala Schools Improve in Performance refugee 1 5

Schools like Kabojja Junior School where parents last year petitioned UNEB citing under marking, had 205 in Division one of which 19 scored aggregates four. In 2018, the school had no candidate with aggregate 4.
11:40
11:40

Refugees in Uganda Stuck in Debt, Danger and Despair- Report freedom of movement 1 Top story

People are getting into debt, they are skipping meals to save food, parents are selling off their daughters and asylum seekers are engaging in ‘survival sex’ to make ends meet, says a briefing note released by the Norwegian Refugee Council.
16:45
16:45

Elderly Man Gets 40-Year Jail Term for Aggravated Defilement refugee

Earlier on prosecution led by Masindi State Attorney, Arthurton Kukundakwe told court that Rusongwa was caught red handed by the victim’s mother in Kyebitaka village in Kikuube district on April 3rd, 2016 defiling the minor.
12:22
12:22

Jinja Businessman Arrested over Alleged Sodomy home 3

The victim says that he came to Uganda as a refugee from South Sudan in October but on reaching Moyo district, he was informed that his mother had re-married in Jinja town. While in Jinja he was approached by Kaduyu, who promised to offer him a job as he searches for his mother.
07:50
07:50

Refugee Response to Improve After Verification – Partners unhcr 2 1

The Office of the Prime Minister explains that 158,000 of the refugees initially on record are in unknown places, 34,000 are reported to have returned home, and 9,000 registered more than once. Another 3,000 were reported as deceased, 1,400 were Ugandans registered as refugees, and 55,000 are living in urban centers, away from the camps.
11:29
11:29

NGO's Call For Appropriate Funding Towards Refugee Support south sudan 1

Non Governmental Organisations NGOs have called on international donors to provide appropriate funding towards the refugee assistance in Uganda after biometric verification confirmed that Uganda hosts 1.1 million refugees.
22:02
22:02

Two Refugees Drown in River Enyau deceased 1

Police also say a pickup truck from Ofua refugee camp in Rhino camp is also said to have been swept off together with four people on board as it also tried to cross River Enyau on Monday to Omugo camp.
13:49
13:49

500 Congolese Nationals Flee Fresh Clashes in Eastern DRC district 4 1

Peter Kyasimire, the LC 2 Chairperson Nkondo parish in Kyangwali Sub County who is part of the team receiving the Congolese at Sebigoro reception center, says they expect the number to double by Monday evening because the situation is still tense.
12:38
12:38

Court Martial Okays Kayihura's Travel Abroad for Treatment kampala 1

A reliable source at the Makindye based military court told URN that Kayihura asked for permission from the Chairman, Lt Gen Andrew Gutti on Monday to travel to Nairobi for treatment, which was granted.
18:14
18:14

NRM Extends Campaign Period in New Districts headquarters 2

Dr. Tanga Odoi, the NRM party Electoral Commission Chairperson, says the Commission decided to extend the campaign period following numerous complaints from candidates, saying the allocated time wasnt sufficient.
16:28
16:28

Finance Minister Directed to Clear University Salary Arrears decision 2

The arrears arise out of a 2015 presidential pledge to increase the salaries of both Academic and Non-Teaching Staff in public universities in the financial year 2015/2016 with a view that the two staff categories complement each other in fulfilling the core functions of universities in Uganda.
17:38
17:38

Kayihura's Former Assistant Was Last Sighted in Turkey investigation 1 1 Top story

According to a reliable source, Baroza left his post in Algeria on June 17 when he was recalled by the Directorate of Human Resource Administration for redeployment.
18:48
18:48

Police Declares Kayihura's Former Assistant AWOL investigation 1 Top story

Baroza was the former Personal Assistant to the former Inspector General of Police, Kale Kayihura before he was deployed as the Uganda Police Force Liaison Officer to Algeria in 2017. He was recalled to the Police headquarters in May 2018 for reassignment in vain.
13:04
13:04

Former Tooro Premier Protests Withdrawal of Security people 3

Irumba explains that that the Office of the Prime Minister assigned him two police guards last year after unidentified people raided his farm and killed several animals before they drove away with several others.
07:01
07:01

Gen Kayihura Overstepped Boundaries–Museveni police 1 1 Top story

On Wednesday, President, Yoweri Museveni reportedly told members of parliament in a closed security meeting at in conference hall in the Office of the Prime Minister that the former IGP overstepped his mandate and undermined police structures.
12:58
12:58

Eritrean Refugees Light Up Matia Mulumba Road ugandan 3 9 Top story

Simon Kabila, a special hire vehicle operator around Pride Theatre, says he blends easily with the Eritreans because of their food. He says Eritrean refugees have taken over the entire Matia Mulumba road.
10:30
10:30

OPM Separates Dinka, Nuer Refugees in West Nile Camps south sudanese 1 Top story

At least 10 Buses have transferred the Nuer Community from Tika IV to Omugo 6. According to Settlement Commandant, 5000 individuals were transferred on Saturday. Those transferred also include the displaced members that were staying at Tika Police post.
07:57
07:57

Ecweru Warns Foreign Spies in Uganda people 1 Top story

Speaking at the same event, the Relief and Disaster Preparedness Minister, Hillary Onek, said some countries he didnt disclose have been sending wrong elements to Uganda to kidnap or kill people who legally entered the country for business or as refugees.
16:20
16:20

Dinka, Nuer Clash Claims Two, Injures 8 Others health center

The outgoing Arua Resident District Commissioner, Peter Debele, who has also rushed to Rhino Camp, says delays by the police and other security personnel on ground to report the fight could escalate the situation in the Camp.
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