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14:03
14:03

COVID-19 Economic Shocks Will Push 4.1M Ugandans into Poverty by 2040, EPRC European Union (EU) 2 1

Dr. Linda Nakato from EPRC’s Macro Economics Department, says that their assessment shows that the proportion of the population living below the national poverty line grew from 8.5million people in 2019 to a 9.6million in 2021 as a result of the pandemic.
13:36
13:36

Soccer Fanatics, Academies Embrace Mini-Arenas 3 5 Top story

The mini stadiums present an alternative for the working class, coaches, and other people interested in playing soccer largely for leisure. The majority of the players start their matches around 7 pm and play until midnight.
13:05
13:05

Fight For Emorimor's Seat Deepens, Elders Name Another Person 5 8

A team of over 60 elders led by Nathan Isenged Okia convened on Saturday evening at Soroti hotel adjacent to ICU offices and declared Nicholas as their preferred Emorimor.
12:34
12:34

Rev. Fr. Dr. Ambrose Bwangatto to Teachers: You Have Untapped Power 5 1

Speaking as chief guest at the Catholic Teachers’ Day Celebrations at Luwero Teachers’ SACCO Gardens in Luwero Town Council, Rev. Fr. Bwangatto, said that was disappointed with the way Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) handled the recent teacher's strike that was aimed at compelling the government to enhance their salaries equitably across the board.
11:56
11:56

Late Acting Bukwo CAO to Be Awarded Posthumous Appointment 5

Magezi says that his ministry together with the Ministry of Public Service will give Ogwang a posthumous appointment to the position of Chief Administrative Officer.
11:33
11:33

African Countries Urged to Rethink Export Diversification to Survive Economic Shocks war in Ukraine 3 1

UNCTAD considers a country to be dependent on commodities when these products make up more than 60% of its total merchandise exports. The report outlines how African countries can rethink efforts to diversify their economies.
11:26
11:26

Agago Residents Keep Animals in Houses As Karamojong Rustlers Intensify Attacks 2 5

Michael Otim, a resident of Kangole Village, Amyel Parish in Lapono sub-county, keeps his cows in his house. He says that is the only way his animals are fairly safe.
11:15
11:15

Upgrade Mpigi Health Center To District Hospital- Leaders Appeal Ministry of Health 3 2

Martin Ssejjemba, the Mpigi district LC V Chairperson, says health is a critical issue but the major challenge is the lack of a district hospital which leads to the low supply of drugs in their area.
10:53
10:53

50 Police Pensioners From Wamala Region Validated 3 1

A team of senior police officers from the human resource department of the Uganda Police Force led by ASP Nizzie Namulinda conducted the validation exercise held at Wamala region headquarters in Mityana.
10:45
10:45

Bundibugyo PDM Sacco Leaders Ask For Additional Funds 1

Moses Kule, the chairperson Mabere PDM Sacco, asked the government to release the remaining balance so that each Sacco can get the money for its members.
10:31
10:31

Lawyer Wants 13 Universities Represented on Law Profession Bodies LDC 1 1

“I know that under all the three provisions stated above, only Makerere University, and not any other recognized university accredited to teach Law in Uganda, is a member of the said bodies although she’s represented thereon by the Head of her Department or Faculty of Law under the Law Development Centre Act, CAP 132 and the Dean of her Faculty of Law under the Advocates Act, CAP 267”, reads Bwengye’s affidavit
10:08
10:08

Four Suspected Mai-Mai Rebels Repatriated to DRC FARDC and UPDF 1

The four Katembo Kombe (21), Thembo Mutima (15), Kambale Kombo (23), and Kasereka Jean (23), together with the late Kasereka Nguchi (23) are said to have been part of a large Mai-Mai group that was intercepted by UPDF 5 Mountain Battalion in Bwera.
09:42
09:42

UWA Enters Partnership for the Management of Pian- Upe Wildlife Reserve Nabilatuk District 1 4

John Makombo, the Director of Conservation in UWA, who represented the Executive Director at the signing of the addendum, said that the partnership is expected to foster changes including a boost in wildlife species, deployment of more rangers, and community collaboration in the preservation of the reserves.
09:32
09:32

Boda boda Riders Trained to Manage Traumatic Emergencies Along Kampala-Jinja Highway Bodaboda 4 1

Dr. Hannington Muwanga, the Executive Director of Vision for trauma care, says a survey conducted along the Kampala-Jinja highway before implementing the project, showed Boda boda riders evacuate most of the accident victims along the highway to health facilities yet they lack first aid skills.
09:14
09:14

VP Alupo Cautions Students on Strikes, Urges Them to Embrace Dialogue 3 1

Alupo expressed concern that the student strikes don't only cause infrastructural damages but also soil the reputation of the affected and impede the government's broader objective of developing the education sector.
09:04
09:04

Oregon World Champs: Nanyondo Storms 1500m Final Despite Failing to Finish Race 1 Top story

Initially, Nanyondo was disqualified from the finals after failing to finish the race, but Uganda’s officials appealed the decision that was overturned in her favor.
08:53
08:53

EAC Transport Corridors Too Costly, Unreliable - Business Community 6

Cargo transport EAC is among the highest, estimated at 1.8 US Dollars compared to the international average and recommended 1 dollar per km per container.
08:45
08:45

DPP Wants Gov’t to Ratify Palermo Protocol Against Human Trafficking Mike Chibita 1 2

Speaking at the Hope International Conference held under the theme “ending child sacrifice and trafficking building Momentum for Quest for Justice “held in Kampala on Friday, Justice Abodo indicated that for the last five years there has been a 400 percent increase in trafficking in person cases.
08:28
08:28

Soroti East By- Election: NRM in Early Campaigns Capt. Mike Mukula 4 3

Besides the NRM top officials led by the NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Mike Mukula, and the party Secretariat headed by the director in charge of mobilization, Rosemary Sseninde, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, the State Minister in charge of Economic Monitoring, Peter Ogwang and a host of MPs have also joined the campaigns.
08:09
08:09

Two Abim Officials Interdicted Over Financial Impropriety

The Abim Chief Administrative Officer, Moses Ecat interdicted the dou on Friday in line with a directive from the Ministry of local government after preliminary investigations established apparent grounds for fraud and abuse of office.
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