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Oct 2022 38 results
23:13
23:13

Gov't Asks Court to Dismiss Elders Case On SAGE Program 1 2

But according to an affidavits submitted to Court today opposing the application, Stephen Kasaija the Head of Expanding Social Protection Program under SAGE Program in Ministry of Gender and Labor and Social Development on behalf of the government wants the case dismissed.
23:04
23:04

Koboko Taxi Operators Demonstrate Over Tender 1 3

Ratib Muki, the Public Relations Officer for the association accuses the municipality of awarding the taxi park tender to a company that have never invested in the taxi business. He further noted that the awarding process was untrustworthy.
20:02
20:02

Uganda Cubs Humble Burundi in U-17 AFCON Qualifier 1 1 Top story

Speaking at the post-match conference, Coach Lutalo said the their early preparations have played a big role. He said the team will now switch to their second match against South Sudan which will guarantee their berth in the semi-final.
18:17
18:17

Lands Ministry, Habitat to Provide Modern Houses at Only UGX18 in Uganda's Cities 4

Robert Otim the director of Housing for Humanity said that they have developed procedures how the people will acquire these houses and they will be costing 18 million for the low-income earners and 35 to 50 million to the high-income earners.
18:17
18:17

International Trade Fair Starts on Low Note 10

The eight-day show running under the theme “Harnessing economic recovery through local sourcing and deepening value chain integration," comes as businesses and the economy as a whole try to recover from a devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
18:07
18:07

15 Families In Luwero Face Hunger Following Destruction of Crop Gardens land wrangle 4

Matia Sande, an affected tenant explains that they have lived on the land for over 20 years and grown various food and cash crops for a living.
18:03
18:03

Police Rules Out Foul Play in Death of Female Officer, Her Baby 2 1

The scene of crime police officers have since established that there was a charcoal stove created in one of the rooms and it is the one that emitted the carbon monoxide that killed Avaku, her baby and also made other occupants unconscious.
17:54
17:54

Bee Farmers in Karamoja Decry lack of Market for their Products 2 1

Simon Lokoru, a bee farmer in Katikekile sub-county in Moroto district, says that he decided to venture into beekeeping because the activity requires low investment since the requirements are just bee hives and a few simple tools for harvesting.
17:29
17:29

Acholi Chiefdom Bans Sale of Land Beyond 50 Acres 1 1

Rwot Acana II explained that the council of elders has abolished the sale of land beyond 50 acres and land transactions from 10 acres and above must be authorized by the Chiefdom upon deep interrogation.
17:23
17:23

Joseph Kabuleta Announces NEED Political Party 3

The party was first registered on 7th October 2005 under the name People's United Movement Party-PUM. Kabuleta says he joined the PUM party two years ago before the presidential elections but chose to run as an independent for reasons he didn't reveal.
17:21
17:21

Iron Bar Hit men Kill Namugongo Lawyer Michel Ssendawula 1 2

The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, says that police rushed to pick up the victim after receiving information about an unidentified female adult who was lying unconscious on the road.
17:09
17:09

School Proprietor Remanded over Fraudulent Procurement of Gov't Land Abuse of Office 1

The Court has heard that Ocen, Otike and Eramu using their respective offices and others still at large between the month of June 2019 and January 2020 at Lira District abused their offices and authority by giving away the district land located at Plot 41 Church Road Lira Municipality to Peter Okodo.
16:53
16:53

Kisonko SS in Bundibugyo Closed Over Student's Strike 1

A neighbor to the school said they were shocked to see students as early as 6:00 AM some of whom were drunk. According to some of the students who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity, they decided to strike after the school administration ignored their complaints severally.
16:34
16:34

MP Odria Summoned to CID Hqs over Assaulting Parliament Security Commander 2 1

Police leadership led by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola, has extolled ASP Senga for restraining himself from countering the violent attack Police say ASP Senga had all means to defend himself from the legislator and if he had taken any action, it would have been part of his lawful duties.
16:20
16:20

Loss as Fire Guts Timber Stores, Workshops in Kabale 4 2

Richard Tumuhimbise, an eyewitness, who was working in one of the stores, says that the fire caught them unawares. He says that they couldn't do much to put off the fire because it was very strong.
16:04
16:04

Students Showcase Business Ideas that can Generate Cash as They Conserve the Environment 1 4

Jessie Junior Lufafa, a student at Agha Khan High School told URN that his team is making paper bags out of cow dung in order to solve the problem of cutting down trees to make paper from timber.
15:35
15:35

Katakwi Family Isolated Over Suspected Ebola Death Katakwi district 1

Dr. Simon Peter Odeke, the Katakwi General Hospital Medical Superintendent, says the decision to isolate the family was informed by the signs presented by the deceased before her death.
15:12
15:12

Sixth Suspect Arrested in Fort Portal Illegal Firearm Case

According to the police mouthpiece, Ssentongo is the owner of a Silver Premio car registration number No UAP 436V that is believed to have been used by armed thugs
15:03
15:03

Headteachers Mad at UNSA Leaders for Duping them into Using Students in Protests 2 4

Edward Ssekiziyiu, the deputy head teacher of Wampewo Ntake Secondary School, says that UNSA duped headteachers saying that student leaders had been invited for meetings with the president. He continues that despite the protest beingpolice-guarded, it impossible to foresee situations in which students could be hurt given the kind of protests that often take place in Kampala.
14:39
14:39

Bukedea Locks New DHO Out of Office 1 2

Betty Rogose, the Bukedea District Social Services Secretary says that she is surprised that the new DHO has not started work after completing all the required formalities.
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