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18:17
18:17

Gov't Allows 2018 Primary Leavers to Register for Senior Four Exams 1 1 Top story

Dr. Denis Mugimba, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Education told URN a meeting led by Education Minister Janet Kataha Museveni agreed that all learners whether sponsored by the government or not will be permitted to register and sit the O level exams.
18:02
18:02

Deputy Speaker Directs House Rules Committee to Investigate MP Zaake MP Francis Zaake 3 9

According to Mapenduzi, Zaake is in breach of the code of conduct for Member of Parliament particular a requirement for members to at all times conduct themselves in a manner, which will maintain and strengthen the public’s trust and confidence in the integrity of Parliament and never undertake any action that may bring the House or its Members, into disrepute.
17:46
17:46

Court Orders Mabirizi's Arrest on Sight to Serve 18 Months Jail Term contempt of court 1 Top story

Mabirizi’s lawyer Noel Nuwe asked the Court to give his client an opportunity to appear and explain if he made those posts in violation of the earlier court order. Nuwe argued that Mabirizi was not aware of the court ruling that barred him from attacking judicial officers and only came to know about it on Tuesday morning and needed more time to defend himself.
17:41
17:41

Police Foil Kawempe Mayor's Rally 3

Police and the Army deployed heavily and surrounded the areas that access the playground. Sserunjogi was also blocked from accessing the venue.
17:26
17:26

Mother Faints After Court Martial Grants Bail to Her Son 1 1

In his ruling, Lt General. Gutti granted Ntege bail of Shillings 5 million not in cash and asked his sureties to execute a non-cash bond of Shillings 10 million each. He also restricted Ntega from going beyond the boundaries of Kampala and Wakiso District without court permission.
17:20
17:20

15 Percent of Women in Uganda Can’t Access Contraceptives-Survey Makerere University 1 3

In the survey which was conducted jointly by the Ministry of Health, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), and Makerere University School of Public Health, researchers say sexually active respondents were asked whether they intended to get pregnant and they said no and yet they were not using any contraceptive method.
16:33
16:33

How Teso is Mourning Osuban, the Great Cultural Leader death of emorimor 1

William Alloch Okot, the Chairperson of Iteso Cultural Union- ICU founder members, says mourning is compulsory for all the Iteso. “We want to see all Iteso who come to bury papa: be it, professors, vice-president or ministers, shed tears. Without shedding a tear, you are branded a witch”, Alloch is quoted in the media to have said.
16:31
16:31

Five Arrested in Wamala Region over Six Seperate Killings 2 1

The Wamala Regional Police Spokesperson, Rachel Kawala said that detectives have visited the different scenes where the crimes were committed, collected exhibits and statements from witnesses.
16:14
16:14

Security Guard Linked to Kabowa Septic Tank Murders Arrested 2 1

Duku was a security guard at the residence of city businessman Charles Tumwine in Simbwa zone of Kabowa-Ndeba, in Rubaga Division where two bodies were recovered from a septic tank on January 29th, 2022 and February 3rd 2022.
16:01
16:01

Mao Launches Land Rights Campaign in Acholi Sub Region Apaa Township 4 1

The campaign seeks to defend the vulnerable, document land, offer legal and advisory services to the vulnerable people in the Acholi Sub-region as well as reclaim lands that have been fraudulently acquired from their owners by the government, investors, and people with selfish interests.
15:55
15:55

Court Martial Orders Mental Examination of NUP Supporter Muhydin Kakooza 1 2

Shortly after the adjournment, Kakooza rose up against his arm and started complaining loudly that they are living under poor conditions at Kitalya Min Max prison where they sleep in "Bigaali”, (wheelbarrows). He also claimed on top of his voice that they are being persecuted because of their political beliefs and do not have any case whatsoever.
15:44
15:44

Nakaayi Back on Top with 800M World Lead in Val De Reuil 1

The middle distances sensation yesterday ran a world seasonal lead of 1:59.55 to beat all her competitors and win the women’s 800m, at the Meeting de l’Eure – a World Athletics Indoor Tour event – in Val-de-Reuil, France, on Monday 14, 2022.
15:13
15:13

Boda Boda Riders Reject Plans to Decongest Stages 1 4

Last week, the State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs Kabuye Kyofatogabye emphasized that there shall be only 32 stages in the Central Business District of Kampala with at most 50 riders per stage.
15:04
15:04

KCCA Sends Capitation Grant But it Fails to Reach Some Schools 3

The academic year 2022 began on January 10, but the schools in Kampala under the Universal Primary Education –UPE schools have not yet received the funds. All schools benefiting from the capitation grant are expected to use the funds on purchasing scholastic materials (taking 35%), administration (10%), emergency expenditure (20%), co-curricular activities, and school management (15%).
14:53
14:53

Opposition Queries Motion Seeking Zaake's Removal from Parliamentary Commission MP Francis Zaake 1 2 Top story

According to today’s order paper, Mapenduzi is scheduled to move a motion for a resolution of the house under Rule 110 of the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament of Uganda and Section 5 of the Administration of Parliament Act.
14:24
14:24

Uganda Receives 1,000 Oxygen Cylinders to Boost Supply WHO 1 1

During the second wave of COVID-19, which was driven by a more contagious and virulent Delta Variant, the country experienced a shortage of oxygen that led to the loss of several critical patients.
14:15
14:15

Abducted Hoima Woman Dumped in Kyankwanzi Assailants 1 1

Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson told Uganda Radio Network on Tuesday that after a case of abduction was reported at the Hoima city central police station, they dispatched a team of flying squad operatives that started tracking the suspects.
14:00
14:00

UPDF Soldier Jailed 70 Years for Murdering Fort Portal Woman 2 2

According to evidence adduced in court, the accused person was found in possession of the deceased's phone in which he had placed his personal sim cards just 2 days after she was murdered.
13:52
13:52

Police Retrieve Decomposing Body from Forest Reserve Buwenge

Yafesi Kasiko, a herdsman says that he saw dogs around a deserted area within the forest reserve and went to check what was there only to the decomposing body covered by dry grass.
13:13
13:13

Kitgum Chairperson Challenges New CAO on Revenue Sources 3

During the handover of the ceremony, Arwai cited that projects such as the multibillion Okuti International border market in Okuti Parish, Orom sub county, which has failed to bring revenue to the district, years after it was launched.
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