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Gov't Starts Camel Breeding in Aswa Ranch Amid Queries from Leaders 1 4

Tushabomwe says the government intends to multiply the camels in the next one and half years for milk production since its milk is highly nutritious, lactose-free and has a ready market within East Africa and the Arab Countries.
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Judge Declines to Step Aside in Magara Murder Case Susan Magara murder 1

He dismissed the suspects' request and ordered the next prosecution Witness to testify.
16:38
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Man Kills Mother, Brother in Kyankwanzi

He is accused of killing his mother Sylvia Namaganda aged 46 years and his brother Robert Ssenyonga aged 24 years all residents of Bukekete village.
15:22
15:22

Free Education Unrealistic with Limited Resources, Say Ntungamo Education Officers 1 3

“The government has tried to support education and it does a good job. But, many schools standing and offering some better education are standing on the shoulders of parent’s contributions, and those that have rejected this are in a very sorry state," said Bahati.
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Kasese Leaders Ask Persons Living Along Major Drainage Channels to Vacate 1 1 Top story

The district's disaster management team, led by Mustafa Kikusa, is urging residents with properties located in drainage channels to vacate.
15:04
15:04

Stick to Corruption Fight, Financial Discipline, IMF Tells Uganda

The IMF Directors also noted the need for continued revenue‑based fiscal consolidation, improved expenditure discipline, and a prudent fiscal management framework to ensure effective use of oil revenues once production begins.
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DEO Calls for Defined Roles for Foundation Bodies in Grant-Aided School 1 3 Top story

Bahati said that currently there is an ambiguity in the roles of these bodies often leads to misunderstandings and disputes, as some foundation bodies act as though they have control over the schools akin to private institutions.
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Bugisu Youth Symposium Postponed 1

Shaban Kachemete, a former Mbale Resident District Commissioner and one of the organizers confirmed the cancellation. He stated that they are awaiting communication from the President regarding new dates for the event.
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Parliament Directs Supplementary Budget for Karuma Dam Compensation Gulu City 4 4 Top story

The committee's report revealed that 465.52 hectares of land were acquired for the Karuma hydropower project, displacing 3,735 people, including 280 landowners and 134 tenants. The project has affected both Karuma Town Council and Awoo Village.
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14:07

Suspected Mpox Patient in Nakasongola Evacuated to Isolation Unit Mpox outbreak

The suspected female patient aged 43 years was detected from private clinic in Lwampanga town council where she had gone to seek treatment.
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Kiyonga Sets Vision for Makerere University Dr. Kiyonga 1 3 Top story

Kiyonga, who has great respect for Uganda’s oldest university, notes that he will work with all stakeholders to ensure the holistic growth of the university.
12:57
12:57

Five Arrested in Kabale for Vandalism, Theft of Solar Street Lights 1 1

According to police, the suspects were arrested on Monday following a tip-off by a concerned citizen. It is alleged that the suspects have been stealing electrical appliances between July –September 2024 along the streets of Makanga, Rwakaraba and Rushoroza.
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Mbale Central Market Goes 5-Years Without Water Over UGX 100M Debt

Yusufu Nsubuga, the general secretary at Mbale Central Market, revealed that the water was cut off after Mbale City, failed to clear the outstanding bill. Vendors tried to pay off part of the debt, but their efforts were insufficient to restore the water supply.
09:29
09:29

Matugga Police Seek Thugs in Rape and Murder of 31-Year-Old Woman 1

Nabaale was discovered dead in a banana plantation in Mabanda cell, Matuga, Gombe division, Wakiso district, on August 31. Preliminary investigations reveal that she had been sexually assaulted and murdered.
09:06
09:06

Relics of Uganda Martyrs Return as Church Marks 60 Years of Their Sainthood 3 2 Top story

The sacred artefacts, including the bones of Saints Charles Lwanga and Matthias Mutumba, were taken to the Vatican in the 1940s during the Catholic Church's process of pursuing their canonization. They have been preserved there ever since.
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Maternal Death Exposes Gaps in Soroti Hospital 2 3

The mother of three had been referred from Asuret HC111 to Soroti Regional Referral Hospital on Monday night because of the breech presentation diagnosed by midwives at the lower health facility. But at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Akwi was instead referred to Atirir HC1V, a lower health unit for an emergency C- section.
08:14
08:14

DCI Arrests 4 Over Robbery of UGX 150M 1

Semanda had withdrawn the cash from Centenary Bank to pay workers and coffee suppliers when the attack occurred. Armed with an AK-47, the robbers had meticulously planned the heist, tracking Semanda’s transaction patterns.
08:08
08:08

Drivers Protest Hike in Park Fees at Arua Modern Taxi Park Central Division 4 1

Muzaidi Khemis, the mayor of Central Division, defended the increase, explaining that the new charges were part of a local revenue enhancement plan approved by the council. He also assured that they plan to engage and sensitize drivers about the changes.
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Women Activists Condemn Brutal Murder of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei 1 3

At a press conference held at FIDA headquarters in Kampala, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Communication and Advocacy Officer at FIDA, expressed deep sorrow over Cheptegei’s death. She highlighted that this incident reflects the vulnerabilities women continue to face, even as they achieve great success in various fields.
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619 Drivers Arrested for Driving Without Valid Licenses in Nationwide Operation 1

Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson, revealed that some drivers had forged driving licenses. “We will continue these operations to ensure that all drivers without valid licenses are arrested and penalized. How can you be driving when you’ve never held a driving license at all?” SP Kananura remarked.
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