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18:05
18:05

Bakonzo, Basongora Demand Review of Land Distribution

Bwambale says the Pastoralists accuse the cultivators of trespassing on their land whenever they try to access social service in neighboring areas.
17:37
17:37

Toure, Keita Make 7th Afcon Edition Appearances ivory coast 1

Toure, who features for English Premier League side, Liverpool FC together with the Ivory Coast duo of Boubacar Barry and Siaka Tiene have appeared in six other Editions of the Afcon competition which include; 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013.
17:33
17:33

Gulu Courts Closed over Disconnected Water Supply operational funds 1 1

Jean Kirungi, a senior accounting officer with National water and Sewerage Corporation in Gulu, the court was disconnected over unsettled utility bills totaling to 2.3 million shs. The money accumulated over a period of one and a half years.
17:02
17:02

British Tourist Dies Hiking Mount Elgon terrorism in uganda

Jossy Muhangi, the Public Relations Manager of Uganda Wildlife Authority says the 72-year old tourist had been hiking the steep side of the mountain when he developed breathing complications. He was filming on the Suam trail of Mount Elgon when the tragedy occurred.
16:45
16:45

Collapsed Bridge Claims Third Victim, Business in Rakai shoddy work 1

A collapsed bridge in Rakai district is becoming the scene of drowning deaths as news trickles in of a new victim. The Kijonjo Bridge over River Naludugavu connects Kabira Sub-county to Kasasa Sub-county and Kyotera town council in Rakai. The latest victim\'s body was discovered on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
16:28
16:28

Police, Military Deploy Around Nakasero Mosque 1 Top story

However, Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson down plays the deployment saying it is not in any way related to the arrest of Sheikh Kamoga.
16:23
16:23

Schools Closed as DRC Protests Spread to Goma, Bukavu

But Opposition leader Vital Kamerhe says up to 28 lives have been lost in contradiction to the figure released by government. Another member of the opposition Martin Fayulu told journalists earlier that police fired live bullets at demonstrators. He said the fatalities included seven students.
15:53
15:53

Sheikh Yahaya Ramadhan Mwanje Appointed Acting Amiir of Tabligh Faction

He was appointed this afternoon at Nakasero Mosque by a team of sheikhs under Jamat Dawat Salafiya following the arrest of Sheikh Muhamad Yunus Kamoga last night.
15:32
15:32

Man Arrested In Posession Of Bugungu Kingdom Royal Gown 1 2

Akankwasa says that Babyesiza was picked up this morning on a tip off by a cyclist he had approached to take him to Buliisa in the wee hours of this morning.
14:32
14:32

Agriculturalists call for Revival of Granaries food granaries 3

Over the years, granaries were key features in rural households. They were used as a post-harvest method used to promote food security especially during cases of drought in rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. However many homesteads today have neglected the storage facilities.
13:53
13:53

Couple Killer Arrested After 2 Years On The Run ponsiano lwakataka 1 Top story

A man thought to be responsible for the killing of a husband and wife in their home in Rakai in 2013 has been arrested.The suspect Emmanuel Magembe was arrested at Mutukulu, trying to cross into Tanzania on Tuesday.
13:14
13:14

LRA Reign of Terror Ending -ICC Prosecutor dominic ongwen 1

Bensouda says the victims of crimes perpetuated by the rebel group in Uganda and neighboring countries have waited far too long and deserve to see justice done. Her call comes just a day after Dominic Ongwen; a high ranking commander of the Lord\'s Resistance Army (LRA) was transferred to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
13:05
13:05

Gold Miner Shot Dead In Nakapiripirit karamoja sub region 1

Cox Apamaku, the - Nakapiripirit District Police Commander says Tian was shot in the left arm and right leg leading to his death.
12:47
12:47

Tredo Pump Improves Irrigation Farming in Uganda dry spell 2

Water scarcity is forcing some farmers in rural areas in Uganda to come up with ingenious methods to keep their crops watered and their families healthy. One such method is the use of a tredo pump being used by farmers in Masaka. A tredo pump is an instrument that manually draws water from a water source to the surface. It has two cups with nasals and these cups are filled up with water before it operates.
12:41
12:41

Jinja Official Accused of Dumping Debris in Kakindu Stadium mubarak kirunda 3 1

Abdullah Zein, a councilor at Jinja central division says he was shocked to the find the stands in the stadium covered with debris.
12:00
12:00

Bunyoro Forest Cover Threatened by Dry spell 3

Hundreds of trees recently planted as part of a campaign to conserve the 12-Pet names (Empaako) of Bunyoro and Tooro are drying up as a result of extreme weather conditions. The situation is expected to stretch till the end of March 2015 according to a recent report by the department of meteorology.
10:48
10:48

Arua District Terminates Best Students Bursary Scheme 3

The scheme was first launched in 2006 during the tenure of Andama Richard Ferua, the then district chairman who recognized a need to reward excellence and inspire hard work. Back then, Money was solicited from the education budget and from donor support to facilitate the education needs of the districts best performing students. The scheme covered the best female and male student every year.
10:37
10:37

MPs Put NEMA on Spot over Failure to Recover UGX 5.6bn Debt 4

Ssawula told the committee that the government agencies had entered into commitments with NEMA indicating their schedules of payment.
10:11
10:11

Hoima District Chairman Sued For Slander

According to civil suit number 003 of 2015 registered in the High Court of Uganda at Masindi, Bagonza is accused of having referred to Batwale as a mere Primary Two Chap who has registered an organization which he uses to steal money from people of Bunyoro by deceit.
09:40
09:40

Rubirizi Residents Protest Demolition of Property Over Road Expansion 2

However, the road expansions are expected to affect more than 100 residents.
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