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Oct 2023 18 results
21:37
21:37

Suspected ADF Rebels Kill Tourists, Torch Vehicle 3 Top story

Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, confirmed the attack in a tweet on the official police handle.
17:21
17:21

Banking Sector Grows Amidst Slowing Interest in Private Sector Lending

"Concerns about slowing economic growth induced greater caution in banks towards extending loans to the private sector, says Bank of Uganda.
17:19
17:19

Namisindwa Residents Protest Inclusion of "Kenyans" on PDM List

Situma denied the allegations stating that the individuals he registered were Ugandans by birth who had temporarily crossed into Kenya for trade.
16:48
16:48

Suspected Karimojong Warriors Shoot Teacher Dead, Injure Two in Karenga

It's alleged that on October 16th, 2023, four warriors armed with two guns dressed in Army shirts and civilian trousers laid an ambush along Karenga Kotido road at Nakadir place. The warriors first captured Opio and shot him in the left thigh before confiscating his phones.
16:11
16:11

Youth Warned About Overreliance on Artificial Intelligence education 3 1 Top story

Speaking to URN (Uganda Radio Network) on the sidelines, Kakumba reiterated that, while AI offers numerous advantages, it poses a substantial threat to creativity, especially among Uganda's youthful demographic, which comprises a significant portion of the nation's population.
15:58
15:58

Prosecutor Gets Ten-Years's Ban Over UGX 200,000 Bribe Simon Kigwana 1

Anti-Corruption Court Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe delivered the verdict Tuesday three days after finding Kigwana guilty of corruption.
15:37
15:37

Three Men Drown in Lake Victoria

Elliot Makaye, a fisherman at Bukizibu landing site says that three unidentified sailors were sailing amidst small drizzles when heavy storms hit their boats forcing them to capsize.
15:25
15:25

Security Guard Arrested for Shooting Civilian

It is alleged that Odongo, who was on duty, got into a dispute with the conductor of an omnibus taxi registration number UBN 352N for allegedly loading passengers at the station. Odongo shot into the air to scare away the conductor and the passengers.
14:15
14:15

PDM: Gulu District Investigates Officials For Alleged Extortion beneficiaries 1 1

Ateker clarified that the said chairpersons are illegally collecting between Shillings 10,000 to 20,000 from each project beneficiary, which goes against the project guidelines.
13:46
13:46

Soroti Chief Magistrate Had Charming, Charismatic Personality- Judiciary the judiciary 1

“As the Judicial family, we shall always miss the charming and charismatic personality of HW Aanyu, well aware that she is resting with the angels,” the tribute reads at the bottom.
13:05
13:05

Two Ugandan Peacekeepers Injured in DRC Ambush Ugandan troops 1 2

Captain Hassan Ahmed Kato, Spokesperson of the Ugandan Contingent, confirmed on Tuesday that the attack took place as the logistics department troops were en route to the Uganda-DR Congo border at Bunagana from Kiwanja to resupply necessities. He said that two soldiers were injured by bullets fired by the armed group.
12:48
12:48

Kakumiro Man Commits Suicide at In-law’s Home

It is reported that the deceased picked up a quarrel with his wife identified as Daphine Emugati on Wednesday last week for unknown reasons. In the process, he picked up a machete and hacked his wife severely on the head leaving her in critical condition.
08:36
08:36

Namatala Health Centre IV Struggling With Service Delivery

The Health center in charge, Ketia Naizuli brought these issues to light while receiving a donation of 380 mama kits and three beds from Stanbic Bank on Monday. According to Ketia, the health center receives over 50 expectant mothers and 200 patients daily.
08:03
08:03

Museveni Urges Egypt to Focus on Increasing Nile Water Instead of Agreements 2 2 Top story

he Anglo-Egyptian Agreement of 1929 allocated 48 billion cubic meters of Nile water annually to Egypt, with Sudan receiving 4 billion cubic meters within the same period. This agreement also granted Egypt veto powers over construction projects on the river and its tributaries to minimize interference with the Nile's flow.
07:55
07:55

Heavy Storms Destroy Two Schools in Namisindwa 2 1

According to Jackson Wakwaika, the Namisindwa district LCV chairperson, the heavy rains that pounded the district Sunday night not only demolished the schools' classrooms but also caused damage to crops and houses in Bubutu, Bukiabi, Bumwoni sub-counties, and Bubutu town council, among others.
07:43
07:43

Nansana Businessman Robbed Using Toy Pistol- Police 1

The assailants were armed with what initially appeared to be a pistol and an SMG rifle. It has now emerged that the suspects were carrying a toy pistol. Police suspect that even the SMG might also have been a toy.
07:26
07:26

Leadership Wrangles Hit Alur Chiefdoms 1 2

Nesta Odaga Uledhire II, the chief of Ayuveni chiefdom explains that most of the leadership wrangles have been reported in chiefdoms that have acting chiefs.
07:17
07:17

Police Shoot Two While Pursuing a Suspected Assailant in Gulu 5 1

Odongpiny told Uganda Radio Network from his hospital on Monday that he was drinking in a bar after ending his day's work on the fateful evening when the bullets hit him.
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