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20:22
20:22

Kyambogo Lecturer Allegedly Used Drug to Defile Visually Impaired Girl Kyambogo University 2

Evidence further shows that the victim was seated at co- driver's seat as Dr Eron was driving but she told him that she was thirsty, and was given a bottle of water which she drank and blacked out.
20:01
20:01

Thirty Bodies Retrieved From Kiteezi-Police Kiteezi landfill 1 Top story

The preliminary findings have been revealed by the registration Committee that was set up to register all the affected people, houses destroyed and suspected homes that were covered by the garbage.
19:32
19:32

Tamale Mirundi Was A Patriot

He has been renowned for his no-holds-barred attack on excesses in government despite being part of the establishment.
19:28
19:28

Methane Explosion Might Have Sparked off Kiteezi Disaster Kiteezi landfill 1 1 Top story

Likely, the lack of an engineered escape route for methane created the perfect conditions for the explosion.
18:51
18:51

SC Villa Finally Secures Namboole Stadium For CAF Champions League Match 1 1

The agreement was finalized after an extended meeting held on Wednesday morning at the stadium. The meeting brought together the SC Villa Executive, the UPDF Engineering Brigade, and Namboole Stadium management, following concerns raised about the stadium's readiness to host the match.
18:46
18:46

Ministry Admits TVET Curriculum Doesn’t Cater For Special Needs Students 2 1

This revelation comes in response to increasing concerns from educators, parents, and advocacy groups about the lack of inclusivity and relevance in vocational training programs.
15:58
15:58

UMRA Rallies Lenders to Embrace Credit Rating 2

UMRA is optimistic that the introduction of the international credit rating system will strengthen Tier 4 financial institutions and help them attract cheaper credit facilities globally.
15:36
15:36

Victims Welcome Conviction of Kwoyelo 1

David Opobo, one of the victims and a victim’s representative in Abera village in Pabbo Sub- County, says the verdict was long overdue but notes that it marks a journey of hope for people affected by the atrocities.
15:18
15:18

NFA Reports 700 Illegal Land Titles in Forest Reserves 1

According to Stuart Maniraguha, the Acting Executive Director of NFA, the discoveries were made between last month and the beginning of August during the process to ascertain the extent of forest degradation.
13:44
13:44

Child Development Center Instructor Arrested for Defilement 1

Samantha Muyeghe 40, a resident of Nyakahita village, Kigata parish Kyanamira sub-county, Kabale district is accused of defiling a 13-year-old girl, a student of a tailoring and knitting course at the development centre.
12:28
12:28

Court Halts Trial of MPs Namujju, Mutembuli, Akamba 1

Byamukama said besides Akamba's non-derogable rights being violated, he was also assaulted.
12:11
12:11

Gov't Urged to Empower Women to Transform Society 2 1

Lumonya noted that the population dynamics in Uganda dictate that women, who constitute the majority, must be at the forefront of efforts to enact societal change since they play a pivotal role in family and community welfare.
11:42
11:42

Missing Rukungiri Boda Boda Rider Found Dead 2 2

Martin Twebaze alias Kagame, a resident of Iterero village in Kachenche parish, Nyakishenyi sub county went missing on July 30, 2024, after being hired by two people to ride them to Kisoro town from Iterero trading centre.
11:38
11:38

EAC Govts Asked to Stop Lip Service and Fund Education 1

Tanzanian Vice President Dr Philip Isdor Mpango says that the educational reforms that EAC member states have embarked on in recent years will require massive financial commitments, short of which will be a waste of effort for a region which is struggling to uplift education standards.
10:20
10:20

Gov’t Challenged On Funding, Utilization of Research in Education 4 1

Dr Muzaale noted that numerous reports from UNEB and other institutions consistently highlight similar issues, yet government planning and funding decisions suggest these reports are being ignored.
10:11
10:11

UNEB Report Highlights Persistent Education Inequalities 1

Amidst the glaring urban-rural and private-public school divides, the irony is that the largest number of learners are in rural areas, and the majority of the learners attend public schools.
10:05
10:05

Congolese Police Officers Undergo Verification 1

Major Kiconco Tabaro Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) 2nd Infantry Division Public Information said that the verification that started on Monday was presided over by Lt Col Jacob Apunia of the Congolese army-FARDC Brig Gen Paul Muhanguzi, 2nd Division Infantry Division Commander and Ambrose Mwesigye Amanyire, Kanungu, Resident District commissioner
09:52
09:52

Parliament Halts Alcohol Bill Makerere University 1

The debate on the bill was halted during a plenary session on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, Parliament’s Committees on Health, Tourism, Trade, and Industry presented a report that raised significant concerns about the bill's potential impact on government revenue.
09:41
09:41

Floating Vegetation Clogs Pakwach Bridge Allan Ssempebwa 1 1

In a statement issued on X on Tuesday, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) confirmed the re-emergence of the floating vegetation saying it has Clogged Pakwach bridge and blocked water flow.
09:23
09:23

Tamale Mirundi Dies at 60 1

Tamale died on Tuesday at Kisubi hospital where he has been for over a month battling lung complications.
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