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18:27
18:27

Yeko, Chesang Triumph at Discovery Uganda Road Race 1

Doreen Chesang won the women’s category after crossing the finishing line at 32:52.07 to defeat Mercyline Chelangat who finished at 32:56.0.
17:56
17:56

Health Rights Advocates Sue Kenya for Lifting Ban on GMOs 1

According to Kabanda, GMOs are not the solution to the food problem in the region and the Kenya government would have thought otherwise. He adds that this case is in sync with other partner states.
17:18
17:18

MOH to Conduct Door-to-Door Polio Immunization in Ebola Affected Districts Ministry of Health

The exercise which will be going on until January 30, will be conducted in Kassanda, Mubende, Mukono, Kampala and Wakiso Districts. It will target children below five years of age, according to a statement released by the ministry on Friday.
16:55
16:55

Inquiry Unearths Collusion in Loss of Masaka City Assets Masaka City Council 1

According to the assets inventory by the Acting City Principal Treasurer Harriet Nakafeero, at least 35 known public properties that include pieces of land and buildings cannot have their certificates of ownership traced in the city storage system. They include the Mayor’s Chambers, Public Health and Education department offices, and Nyendo public market,
16:52
16:52

Court Dismisses Soroti City, Toroma County Election Petitions Soroti High Court 1

In Soroti City East, the petition arose from the by-election conducted in July 2022 where the NRM Candidate, Herbert Edmund Ariko was declared the winner, beating the incumbent, FDC’s Moses Attan Okia.
16:35
16:35

Agago Farmers Want Compensation for Destroyed Crops Expedited 9

The affected farmers, mostly from Layita and Lujim Parishes in Omiya Pachwa Sub-County said since they were registered for compensation last year, they are yet to receive support in form of seeds or food aid.
15:46
15:46

Rights Advocates Task Gov't to Streamline Safety of Migrant Workers 2 3

Kenny Olooka, the Chief Executive Officer of Kyeyo Initiative Uganda implored the Government to involve migrant workers, and labour recruitment while designing Bilateral Labour Agreements – BLA.
15:27
15:27

Police, Civilians Foil Robbery Infront of Kampala Central Police Station 1

The four thugs who were moving on two motorcycles punched and dragged a woman identified as Hellen Nantambi, off a Bodaboda at around 1:45 pm before police officers at the Central Police Station quarter guard and other motorcyclists intervened to foil the robbery.
15:06
15:06

FID on Uganda Refinery Due by June 1 5

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says that the Final Investment Decision for the refinery will be made by June this year so that the project is ready by the 2025 oil production deadline.
15:01
15:01

Chairpersons Clash over Eviction of Roadside Vendors in Luwero eviction of vendors 1

The town council recently passed a resolution to evict over 100 vendors from Zibulatudde road where they are operating, in a move to restore order and promote sanitation in the area. The council ordered that the vendors relocate to Bonna Bagaggawale market in Klezia zone which is operating on five acres donated by the LC III Chairman.
14:33
14:33

Staff, Pensioners Underpaid by Local Governments Which Failed to Utilise Billions 1

The Auditor General says that the failure to utilize funds led to the underpayment of 8,347 staff and pensioners in 115 Local Governments, a total of four Local Governments did not implement 25 infrastructure projects under USMID-AF, 190 farmers in 23 Local Governments were not supported with irrigation equipment which exposed plantation to drought and 46 sub-projects under DRDIP in 2 Local Governments were not implemented.
14:20
14:20

Nwoya, KCCA to Collaborate on Solid Waste Management Anaka Town Council 1

According to the district leaders, the collaboration deal once signed will see KCCA offering technical support to the district’s sanitation action plans in Anaka Town Council.
13:25
13:25

Second Gun in Murder of Bukwo CAO Used to Kill Police Officer - Forensic Experts 1 Top story

Ogwang was shot 26 times on the night of July 9, 2022, at Kiryowa, cell, Gombe division of Nansana Municipality, as he headed to Lira, while Otim was killed in August 2022 at Kayabwe, in Mpigi district when attackers disguised as people who were part of the group of women who were carrying elephant grass.
12:58
12:58

Arua City to Conduct Census on Urban Refugees 1 3

Fred Bada, the Local Government Engagement Expert at VNG International explains that the overall objective of the census is to guide planning in the city.
12:25
12:25

Kotido Bans Residents from Migrating in Search of Food In Kotido district 1 3

In the last two weeks, 200 people, mainly women, and children have been seen boarding trucks daily going to the districts of Teso, Lango, and Acholi.
12:01
12:01

Two Kabale Municipal Staff Under Probe For Alleged Exortion 1 2

Sentaro Emmanuel Byamugisha, the Kabale Municipality Mayor says that the probe against Mbabazi and Beija was launched after authorities received various complaints from vendors alleging that the two received bribes during the allocation exercise process.
11:43
11:43

Black Quarter Disease Hits Agago 1 4

The most affected areas are Badmunu, Abone, and Biwang villages in Lira Palwo Town Council.
11:26
11:26

CAA to Reinforce Supervision After Airport Exortion Claims Extortion 2

On Thursday, social media was awash with allegations from travelers who allege that some immigration officers are demanding bribes before clearing them to take flights.
10:06
10:06

Government Moves to Guide Growth of Business Outsourcing Industry 5

The policy developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance aims to guide the operations of investors and workers in the Business Process Outsourcing industry, as well as provide a suitable work and business environment.
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