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18:19
18:19

WHO launches US$ 1.5bn Health Emergency Appeal to Tackle Global Health Crises

According to a statement released on Friday, the organization said the money is urgently needed to extend assistance to up to 305 million people who need humanitarian assistance in 2025.
18:10
18:10

Chebet, Chekwemoi Wins Discovery Uganda Half Marathon Jacob Kiplimo 2

“Discovery Uganda Championships” is an initiative of Uganda’s Common Wealth double Gold medalist and the 15-kilometer record holder Jacob Kiplimo aimed at identifying talents, sports, and support.
17:50
17:50

Teachers Trained to Curb Spread of Mpox Ahead of School Reopening 2

According to Aceng, the Ministry in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, has developed operational guidelines for schools on the prevention, detection, and control of Mpox to protect learners and staff, ensuring the continuity of school activities.
17:20
17:20

Gov't Repossesses Vehicle Inspection Sites from SGS 2

These stations will be used for mandatory motor vehicle inspection and as fitment centres for Digital Registration Plates under the ITMS Project, according to the ministry.
16:47
16:47

Court Summons ULS President Ssemakadde For Insulting DPP Isaac Ssemakadde 1

Kayizzi found that the evidence in the complaint and affidavit established a prima facie case against Ssemakadde. He also stated that the admissibility of the flash disc containing the alleged utterances would be determined at trial.
16:20
16:20

AG's Report Exposes Glaring Payment Disparity Between Retired Science Officers, Arts Professionals 1

The Auditor General noted that prior to the salary enhancements for scientists, the government appears to have neglected conducting a comprehensive analysis of the cost implications of these increased wages, particularly the resulting incentive for early retirement and exponential rise in pension liabilities.
16:14
16:14

Youth Activists Call on Judiciary to End Civilian Trials in Military Court Amama Mbabazi 3 1

They say the judiciary's silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians activists, political dissidents in military courts in the country.
15:26
15:26

The Rise and Fall of Cooper Motors 1

The company that started as a garage in Nairobi in 1912, grew to be one of the largest vehicle importers and assemblers in the region, dealing in Ford, Mazda, Volkswagen, Land Rover agriculture machinery, among others.
15:00
15:00

218 Stolen Coffee Bags Recovered 1 1

During the operation that led to the recovery of the coffee bags, the security team found Bukenya’s wife Mariam Nankinga who said they just hired out the garage at 200,000 shillings.
14:32
14:32

Fire Guts Shops in Mbale City

According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region spokesperson, the fire started in a commercial building that housed various businesses.
14:00
14:00

UGX 5 Billion 690-Meter Road Project Reaches 94% Completion Kitgum Municipality 2

Phase II of the project was scheduled for completion within two months from April 2024. However, several extensions were granted, the deadline now being Dec 2024.
13:07
13:07

Sironko District Engineer, Deputy Interdicted over Poor Roads 2

Last week Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Budadiri West Constituency Member of Parliament, led the inspection of projects and expressed his frustration with the district engineer for failing to effectively utilize the 1 billion shillings allocated for road projects in the district for the 2023/24 financial year.
12:52
12:52

Uganda Intensifies Border Surveillance As Marburg Kills Eight in Tanzania Kyotera District 1

Tanzanian authorities reported the outbreak on January 10, 2024. So far, the virus has claimed lives of eight people and several others are admitted with contacts including health workers under strict monitoring.
12:46
12:46

Kabale LCV Chairperson Accused of Disrespecting Speaker 6 1

During the climax of the 2024 Kabale Diocese’s Bishop Annual Appeal Fund (BAFF) function, which was held on January 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in Kabale municipality, Nshangabasheija took the podium and condemned Kanagyizi for failing him.
12:25
12:25

Nakasongola District Council Suspended Over Death of Former MP, LCIII Chairperson Parliament 1

The District Speaker Rogers Sande Bwanga said the planned district council that was slated for Friday at Migyera town hall has been postponed to 24th January.
12:15
12:15

AG Queries Irregularities in Gov’t Procurement Worth UGX 10.58 Trillion 1

The management of the procurement function in government formed part of the four thematic audits that the new Auditor General undertook to enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery. Public procurement is governed by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act - PPDA Act Cap 205.
11:59
11:59

Joint Security Forces Foil Cattle Raid in Kaabong 1 1

Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto regional police spokesperson on Friday said that 20 armed cattle rustlers attacked Lodiko community kraal headed by Nyanga Joseph Apacupa in Kajir Village, Lodiko sub-county.
11:30
11:30

Cyclist Killed After Knocking Hippo in Queen Elizabeth National Park Queen Elizabeth NP 1

According to SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East police spokesperson, the rider only identified as Asaba was riding a motorcycle registration number UGA 359D at about 11:40 PM, died instantly after knocking the Hippo.
11:14
11:14

Baba Diri Commended for Mentoring PWDs 4 3

Alupo who represented President Museveni, said Baba Diri was a selfless, generous, hardworking and resilient person who overcame all odds despite the visual impairment and served the people of Koboko efficiently and effectively
10:29
10:29

Two Arrested for Alleged Rape, Murder in Kotido 1

The suspects arrested are Mario Ezekiel aged 25, a bar attendant, and Denis Okeng Longoli aged 31.
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