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Sep 2023 30 results
22:59
22:59

Vendors Protest Poor State Of Paidha Market European Union 3 1

Joyce Apwoyorwoth, the Vegetable dealers’ chairperson says that the state of the market worsens during the rainy season since the market floods, yet they have no lockups and stalls to keep their commodities safely.
22:26
22:26

Zombo District Rolls Out New Property Tax Rates 1 2

Mustafa Ongom, the Zombo district secretary of finance, planning and administration said they project to collect over 4.9 billion shillings from property rates to expand the local revenue base for the district.
22:11
22:11

10 Bomb Shells Recovered In Wobulenzi Town 3 2

Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police spokesperson says that the Police together with a bomb expert from Uganda People Defense Forces transferred the devices to Bombo Military Barracks for analysis.
17:48
17:48

Missing Kakumiro Man Found Dead murder

Kihereza's disappearance raised concern after he went missing from his home on Friday last week under unclear circumstances. Worried about his absence, his family promptly reported the matter to Kakumiro police, who, along with local residents, initiated a search operation.
17:29
17:29

FDC Leaders Rush to Court to Stop Delegates Conference 1

“The declaration that the defendant’s actions of convening and or organizing a National Delegates’ conference scheduled for 6th October to elect members of the National Executive Committee are unlawful and illegal…A permanent injunction restraining the defendants his agent's servants and or employees and anyone acting under him from holding the office of the Chief Electoral Commissioner of the FDC without the express mandate of the National Delegates conference of the FDC,” the suit reads in part.
17:18
17:18

Businessman's Murder in Mbarara Leads to Revenge Attacks Uganda Police Force

According to Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, the suspects waylaid the victim as he was returning from Mbarara City, strangled him to death, and stole the 10 million Shillings he was carrying. The deceased was meant to pay the landlord for grazing cattle on their land.
16:41
16:41

Byarugaba Asks Court to Quash Ayota's Appointment As NSSF MD Patrick Ayota 1 Top story

Byarugaba contends that Ayota was appointed while holding the substantive statutory position of Deputy MD on a fixed five-year term, making him ineligible for the MD appointment. Additionally, Byarugaba is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent Ayota from acting as the MD of the fund.
16:20
16:20

Gov't Drafts Guidelines for Post-COVID Treatment Long COVID 2

Dr. Ivan Kimuli, the head of Clinical Services at the Institute told journalists at a media briefing that they have been receiving daily visits from individuals with symptoms related to post-COVID effects. Many of them complain of a persistent cough that does not respond to treatment and breathing problems, leading some to rely on inhalers for relief.
16:05
16:05

Heavy Rains Destroy School, Houses in Alebtong District 1 2

The rain caused significant damage to Oloo Primary School, where four classrooms, three pit latrines, and the office were destroyed.
15:45
15:45

FDC Threatens To Drag Amuriat, Nandala, Police Commanders To Court Over Violence 9 1

Speaking at Katonga Road in Kampala on Monday, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the FDC spokesperson said they can't just look on when gangs take over their party and wreak havoc. “We intend to file private criminal charges against Nandala, Amuriat, and several Police commanders for sponsoring and abetting crimes. We would also like to warn these criminals hired to batter our people that we will follow you up and legally make you pay for your crimes,” Ssemujju said.
15:40
15:40

NIRA, Police Declare Operations Against Money Lenders Taking National IDs 1

Mushabe said a decision to raid money lending shops has been taken after seeing more adverts coming up where the public is being encouraged to get loans using their National IDs.
15:33
15:33

Father Arrested for Brutally Murdering 6-Month-Old Child

During the altercation, he took their six-month-old son and disappeared with him to an undisclosed location. Following the incident, Tumaine reported the matter to the police, prompting them to launch an investigation and search for the suspect.
15:21
15:21

Ssegirinya to Court: I'm Battling Skin Cancer, Lung Infections 2 3

Ssegirinya further explained that doctors in the Netherlands advised him to return for a review on October 10, 2023.
14:13
14:13

Tourism Ministry Targets UGX 6Trillion in Annual Revenue by 2025 1

Tom Butime, the Minister of Tourism, stated that the government is identifying 735 kilometers of tourism roads to be paved, including those leading to cultural heritage sites. This infrastructure development is intended to enhance accessibility to these attractions.
13:32
13:32

Community-Led Learning Proves Ability to Improve Lower Primary Learning Outcomes 1 3 Top story

Dr. Mary Gorreti Nakabugo, an education expert at Uwezo Uganda, also emphasizes the critical importance of early lower primary education in shaping learners’ futures, yet it has been neglected for too long. She underscores that enhancing literacy and numeracy outcomes in the early stages of learning can truly revolutionize the entire education system.
13:22
13:22

IUIU SC Aims High 1

Kagwa, a former university captain with extensive experience in inter-university competitions, having played and captained the team for several years, brings valuable insights to the team. He also had a stint with the big-league side Kataka FC. Expressing his goals, Kagwa emphasized his commitment to ensuring the team advances past the group stages.
12:17
12:17

Bible Society Seeks UGX 5B to Complete Rufumbira Translation 3

While not disclosing the exact investment made thus far, Peter Lumbuye Serumaga, the Acting Secretary General of BSU, revealed that more than 5 billion Shillings are required to complete the translation of the Old Testament and thereby create a comprehensive Rufumbira Bible.
11:58
11:58

Payroll Scandal: Kabale Municipality Officials Under Investigation 4 1

Reuben Mutabaazi, the Kabale District Internal Security Officer, revealed that they are currently investigating cases involving arts teachers who should have been earning between Shillings 600,000 and 900,000 but were falsely classified as science teachers with a salary scale of 2.6 million Shillings.
11:23
11:23

Inadequate Funding for Water, Sanitation Sector Irks CSOs 1 4

Yunia Musaazi, the Executive Director of Uganda Water and Sanitation Network-WASNET, emphasized the need for increased government budget allocation to the water, sanitation, and environment sectors.
10:51
10:51

FAO Expert Warns Rainfall-Reliant Agriculture at Risk Irrigation 2

Dr. Zziwa points out that in Uganda, dry spells have become more prolonged, leading to decreased yields from plantations. In response to these challenges posed by climate change, he emphasized the importance of farmers embracing modern irrigation practices.
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