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17:47
17:47

Media Urged to Prioritize Road Behaviour Change Stories 3 4

Journalists were tasked to prioritize stories of road behaviour change and also stories that speak to authorities about the situation on the roads.
17:27
17:27

She Cranes Reach Africa Netball Cup Final 1 Top story

Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, stormed the final of the Africa Netball Cup after a hard-fought 51-43 victory over Malawi.
17:22
17:22

52 Contacts of First Mpox Case Traced in Arua City 3

The female aged 24, who resides in Pangisa Ward, Arua city, fell ill while working at the Elegu border, and when she reported to Arua Regional Referral Hospital, her samples were tested at Uganda Virus Research Institute and they turned positive on December 4th.
17:13
17:13

Woman Remanded Over Theft of Curtains Worth UGX 3.7bn 1

The court heard that Mugumya, Nakachwa, Kiruuta and others still large between 2018 and 2022 at Kagule Plaza Kiyembe in Kampala District and Bweya Kajansi stole curtain materials, cushions, materials, curtain tapes, curtain pipes, curtain holders, eye lights /curtain rings valued at 3.7 billion shillings belonging to Hajji Sulaiman Lwabuuka Kisuule.
17:02
17:02

Tension Ahead of Installation of County Chief in Nakasongola Buganda kingdom 3 2

Led by Samuel Kasirye the Prime Minister of Buruuli chiefdom, the protestors said that the function was a provocation and threat to their cultural independence from Buganda Kingdom.
16:59
16:59

PWDs Challenged to Take Up Leadership Roles 4 1

According to Asamo, many leaders in the disability movement have become comfortable with the small positions they hold in their respective organizations.
16:13
16:13

Deputy CJ Tips Prosecutors on Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking DPP Abodo 1 3

Buteera stressed that laws are in place to combat human trafficking, but they need to be effectively implemented. He urged prosecutors to guide police investigations to ensure that evidence is gathered in compliance with constitutional guidelines.
14:05
14:05

Identifying Cause of Strange Disease in DRC Could Take Longer Africa CDC 2

Kaseya says driving from the capital Kinshasa to the affected district takes three days of juggling the poor road network reporting they had received reports that samples earlier collected were poorly preserved and therefore cannot be used.
13:44
13:44

Former LCIII Chairperson in Tororo Shoots Self 1 1

Johnson Mugwe Moses the Bukedi Regional Police Spokesperson, says that after the argument, Muyodi, along with her four daughters moved to the sitting room, leaving Okanya alone in the bedroom. Shortly after, they heard a sound of a gunshot.
13:02
13:02

When Museveni’s Family Feared To Be Abducted From Kenya

his practice was commonplace during the reign of Milton Obote. Among those who feared to be abducted from Kenya where they had sought asylum is none other than President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s family.
12:48
12:48

Rehabilitation of Roads at Bunambutye Resettlement Camp Starts

According to George Mitiga, an Engineer in the Ministry of Works, they are working with Bulambuli district local government to ensure that the road network is improved to enable people who are in the area and those who are planning to relocate to access the camp without hindrance.
11:38
11:38

NEMA Starts Five-Year Tree Planting Campaign in Bugisu 1

The project comes at a time when the Bugisu sub-region is experiencing landslides caused by heavy rains, Last month more than 30 people were killed by landslides in Bulambuli District.
11:19
11:19

Gulu City Leaders Trade Blame Over Wetland Destruction Pece stream wetland 1

Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga, however, blamed the city council speaker, Renny Joy Alima and other council members for passing the resolution in contrast with an earlier position of the city council blocking the fuel station development.
11:18
11:18

Technology Breakthroughs Could Unlock Geothermal's Potential geothermal energy 1 Top story

It is emerging that geothermal is a major opportunity to draw on the technology and expertise of the oil and gas industry.
10:39
10:39

Private Universities Struggle to Compete with Gov't Salary Offers 3 1

Dr. Twaha Ahmad Kasule, Director of the Islamic University of Uganda's Kampala campus, notes that the government's decision to increase salaries for public university lecturers, particularly those in science fields has created a challenge for private universities.
10:03
10:03

“Impressive Progress” on EACOP Oil Export Hub In Tanga #StopEACOP 2 Top story

The project has already received over 800 kilometres of line pipes at the Nzega Coating Yard Plant in Tanzania, and pipeline welding activities are ongoing in both Uganda and Tanzania.
09:33
09:33

Shortage of Funding Cripples New Administrative Units in Pader Budget 3 1

Phillip Adonga, the councillor for Tenam Sub County said that some of the new administrative units face eviction from their rented office spaces due to unpaid rent.
08:35
08:35

Alwi Cooperative in Pakwach Gets UGX 115m Storage Facility 1 6

The facility, constructed by the Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) in collaboration with AWO International, is part of a three-year project, the Climatic Agricultural Model (CAM). The project supports cooperative members in cassava farming, environmental conservation, health promotion, and savings.
08:24
08:24

Motorcycle Theft on the Rise in Kitgum Kitgum District 2

Simon Pido, the Chairperson of the Kitgum Active Boda Boda Association, said that the thefts have been occurring both during the day and at night.
08:13
08:13

Lawyers Protest Inclusion of New Witnesses in Pader Protest Appeal Case Uganda Government 2 1

The 33 convicts were charged with malicious damage, unlawful assembly, and inciting violence during the protests in December 2021. They protested against the security while enforcing COVID-19 restrictions.
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