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19:42
19:42

Experts, Gov't Differ on Price Control Policies 8

EPRC's Dr. Kasirye says that if the government was to give subsidies and the prices to the consumers came down, the estimated 400-billion-shilling subsidy would instead benefit the richer people instead who would increase their consumption of goods like fuel.
19:27
19:27

Tight Security For Teams During CECAFA Senior Women's Championship - Kiyingi Crested Cranes 3 1

Uganda will host this year’s CECAFA Women’s Championship that will take place at FUFA Technical Center in Njeru between June 1-11th, 2022.
18:27
18:27

Voters Ignorant about Upcoming Women Council Elections 4

Catherine Akello from Kyebando, a Kampala city suburb wondered what the women councils are and the mandate of the women council committees. She admits to having heard about the women councils in passing but added that she has never felt their relevance in the community.
18:05
18:05

Besigye Charged, Refuses to Pay UGX 30M Bail Cash Fuel Prices 1

Lukwago said that the bail amount is outrageous since his client has been under preventive arrest at his home for almost two weeks and he has not been working. According to Lukwago, Besigye has instructed them to appeal against the decision and has chosen to be remanded.
18:01
18:01

Gov't's Plan to Re-settle Displaced People Around Lake Kyoga Yet to Kick off Kyedikyo Camp 1 3

In September last year, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja instructed Kayunga district local government to work closely with her office to conduct a valuation of the land hosting the affected households so as to purchase it.
17:16
17:16

LC Chairpersons Remanded Over Cattle Theft 2

Esangu told our reporter that Erwatu and Olobo drove his cattle to the sub-county headquarters under unclear circumstances before they connived with the LC 3 chairperson to sell off his animals without his consent on April, 24th, 2022.
16:54
16:54

Omoro Receives Voting Materials Ahead of By-election Omoro Byelection 1

Moses Kagona, the Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Omoro District says that they intend to start distributing the materials early on Thursday morning to all the 84 polling stations in Omoro County before polling kicks off at 7 Am.
16:33
16:33

PAC Queries Excess Gratuity Sent to Regional Referral Hospitals audit report 1 3

Muwanga, in his report to Parliament, cited Lira Regional Referral Hospital where 5.97 billion Shillings was spent on salaries, pension, and gratuity out of the total receipts of 7.48 billion shillings resulting in an unabsorbed balance of 1.5 billion shillings.
16:08
16:08

Road Crashes Kill 7,822 Ugandans in Two Years, Twice those who Died of Covid-19 1

The 7,822 people killed on roads in two years of Uganda’s lockdown show the deaths are twice the 3,596 Covid-19 toll. Niwabiine and Mugisha say during the lockdowns, there were very few cars and motorcycles on roads, something that tempted people to speed thus making every crash very lethal.
16:05
16:05

52 Kenyan Pilgrims Enter Uganda Through Busia Border 4

Annah Omollo, the leader of the Kenyan pilgrims told URN that they started their journey on May 13th, 2022 at Yala diocese and they expect to arrive at Namugongo on June 2nd, 2022.
15:44
15:44

Gen Muntu to Muhoozi: Don’t Engage in Politics while in Uniform 5 1

Gen Muntu says Muhoozi shouldn’t hide under the cover of celebrating a birthday yet it is a political so he should join politics legitimately by removing the government's uniform.
15:22
15:22

Man Hacks Wife to Death, Surrenders to Police Uganda Police 1

Police in Kiboga District are holding a 43-year-old man for allegedly killing his wife following a fight in their home.
15:16
15:16

Kayunga Shrine Murders: Whistleblower Convicted For Murder, Human Trafficking Mukono High Court 1 Top story

In his testimony, Ssebuyungo told the court that Wamala and his employee, Jamilu Kimbugwe who is still at large cut the deceased into two. Wamala pleaded not guilty to the charges with guidance from his then-lawyer, Gastone Kamugisha, Wamala, and proceeded with the full trial.
15:15
15:15

Primary School Headmaster, Pastor, Nursery Director Accused of Raping Kids in Luwero 2

The father of the child explains that Headmaster Ssenyondo allegedly asked her daughter to take a textbook to the library before he followed her there and forcefully performed a sexual act with her.
15:06
15:06

Two Suspected Thugs Shot in Wakiso Uganda Police 1 1

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, has said that the assailants raided different homes in Kikaya zone in Bulega Wakiso district at around 1:00 am and started terrorizing residents.
14:46
14:46

UNEB Issues Last Call for 2022 Registration 1 2

Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director, noted that according to their schedule normal registration will end on May 31. This means that schools have less than a week, before the end of the normal registration period for the 2022 UNEB candidates.
14:22
14:22

US Ambassador Rallies Pader Residents for Covid-19 Vaccination 2 1

Natalie said that the US government has donated about 16 million doses of covid-19 doses to Uganda and more support to have them distributed to the communities.
14:19
14:19

Reformed Anglican Church Sets Budget of UGX 250M to Consecrate Rev. Okunya 1 3

Daniel Odongo, the chairperson of the finance and budgeting committee, says that they expect to raise the money from Christians and well-wishers of the new faith in the Upper Nile Diocese.
12:46
12:46

Mugisha Muntu Calls for Peaceful Election in Omoro County Omoro By-election 1 1

Muntu told URN during an interview from Gulu City that numerous by-elections in the country have been marred with arrogance and violence perpetrated by the state security agencies and hooligans.
12:40
12:40

Assessors Ask Court to Convict Pastor Ssenyonga's Body Guards Aggravated Robbery 1

The assessors informed the Court that they carefully listened to the evidence by the prosecution and they are satisfied that it is sufficient enough for them to be convicted as charged.
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