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19:05
19:05

Parliament Budget Officers “Mourn” Repeal of Budget Act 2001 1 1 Top story

By repealing the Budget Act 2001, the Parliament did not know that it was ceding in appropriations role to the Executive.
16:28
16:28

Catholic Church Plans to Open Own Martyrs Museum 1 2 Top story

Rev. Fr. Anthony Musuubire, the Kampala Archdiocesan Archivist, said that the museum will be situated at Uganda Martyrs University in Nkozi, just a few kilometers from the Kayabwe equator. He emphasized that this museum will have a distinctly Catholic focus.
16:23
16:23

Makerere Vice-Chancellor Faces Off with Students Over Tuition Policy 1 Top story

A letter dated September 10, 2024, from the Dean of Students, Winifred Kabumbuli, explained that the policy was temporarily deferred during the lockdown, leading to significant student debt and impacting the delivery of essential services:
16:16
16:16

Police Retrieve Body of Newborn Baby from Pit Latrine Residents 1

Residents heard the baby crying from a pit latrine belonging to one of the area residents at around 3 a.m. and alerted local leaders.
16:10
16:10

FDC Katonga Gives EC ultimatum On Gazetting New Party Name 5 2

Speaking to journalists at their offices on Katonga Road in Kampala, Erias Lukwago the interim president of the FDC Katonga faction, said that the EC has up to Monday next week to issue registration forms and gazette the new name of their intended party or else they wait to see what their plan is.
16:08
16:08

Women To Get Out Poverty After 135 Years UN Women 1

The report finds that And about 1 in 4 girls continue to be married as children.
15:44
15:44

77 Suspected Criminals Apprehended in Northern Bypass Operations Rusoke kituma 1 2

During the operation in Mulimira Zone, 22 notorious criminals with outstanding cases at various police stations under the Kira-Road Division Police were apprehended. Additionally, 26 suspected criminals were arrested along the Busega stretch of the Northern Bypass.
15:10
15:10

Kasese LCV Chairperson Reshuffles Executive Committee

In 2022, Muhindi dropped Jetress Ithungu as vice chairperson, appointing Nutuhwera in her place. Muhindi maintains that these changes are made in good faith to allow more individuals to contribute to the district's development.
14:37
14:37

Suspension of Buses with Errant Drivers Will Reduce Accidents-Traffic Police Jaguar Bus company 1 2

This move follows the Ministry of Works and Transport's suspension of Jaguar Buses for ten days, after an accident on the Kampala-Masaka road on September 1st, which claimed at least eight lives.
14:24
14:24

Wipolo Martyr’s Shrine: A Silent Gem For Religious Tourism 8 Top story

The Wipolo Martyrs' Shrine marks the location where Daudi Okello and Gildo Irwa, two teenage catechists turned martyrs, were killed. These two bring the total number of Catholic Ugandan martyrs to 24.
14:19
14:19

U-20 AFCON; Will Uganda Hippos Punch Above Weight this time? 1

This squad features a blend of talent, including players from the Uganda Premier League and standout talents from secondary schools such as Amus College, Bukedea Comprehensive School, and St. Mary’s Boarding School Kitende. As the team gears up under Matia Lule's guidance, the pressing question is whether they can finally secure their place among Africa's elite.
13:51
13:51

Two on the Run for Attacking MP's Political Assistant 1

Mabuya, who spoke to our reporter from Kampala where he is hospitalized, recounted that on Thursday evening around 8 p.m., he was heading to his mother's home Maria Lunyolo, which is near his residence. He reported seeing two individuals dressed in skirts, and armed with manchettes.
12:57
12:57

China’s Slowdown Weighs On Global Oil Demand Growth Crude oil 2 Top story

Brent crude oil futures have plunged from a high of more than $82 per barrel in early August to near three-year lows at just below $70 per barrel on 11 September.
12:02
12:02

Baryomunsi: Electoral Processes will be Followed to Choose Sarah Mateke’s Successor 1 2

According to him, if more than one person shows interest in the seat, the party will hold primary polls. He further stated that the NRM would organize a district party conference to discuss the election process.
07:24
07:24

Property Worth Millions Destroyed in Botched Eddy Kenzo Arua Show music concert 3 1

Kenzo, who was recently appointed as the senior presidential adviser on creatives by President Museveni, along with other local artists, was supposed to perform. The trouble started around 11 p.m. when agitated revelers became upset due to delays in performances.
07:17
07:17

Bunyoro Kingdom Leadership Crisis: Byakutaga Denounces Sworn in Cabinet Interim Cabinet 3

According to Byakutaga, only the cultural leader (Omukama) of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has the authority to appoint or dismiss officials. He also accused the Okwiri of forgery, stating that a document claiming the Omukama had transferred his powers to the Okwiri was falsified.
07:14
07:14

Women Pioneering the Future of e-Mobility in the Boda Boda Transport Sector 2 1

Mercy Butele, Chief Operations Officer at Nexus Green, emphasized that the introduction of electric motorcycles is not only environmentally sustainable but also economically viable.
07:13
07:13

Kasese Mayor Tasks Leaders to Speak Boldly Against People Encroaching on Water Channel Reserves 1

Kahindo expresses concern that some residents are constructing structures dangerously close to water channels and then blame the local leaders when disasters occur.
07:09
07:09

URA Brings Real Time Taxpayer Audit To Reduce Noncompliance 1

Under the plan, a new initiative dubbed "Real-time Audit, has been created to examine taxpayers' transactions in real time, and where irregularities are detected, prompt alerts will be sent to the taxpayer on how to address the said issue.
07:07
07:07

Lacor Hospital Battles Middlemen Luring Patients Out of Treatments Russia 2 2 Top story

Dr. Emmanuel Ochola, Director of Scientific Affairs at Lacor Hospital, reports that these individuals often linger around the hospital gate, with some gaining access by pretending to be caregivers.
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