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23:12
23:12

TotalEnergies Hands Over 100 Houses to Landowners In Tilenga land titles 6 2

The 100 resettlement houses bring to 235 the total number of Resettlement houses constructed by TotalEnergies in exchange for land being taken over for oil infrastructure.
22:17
22:17

Poachers in Murchison Target Hippos for Meat, Not Ivory UWA 1 Top story

Unlike the past poachers) often leave the bones and teeth. They take all the meat that has market locally and across the border in DRC
22:11
22:11

Cranes Close to AFCON Qualification After 2-1 win Over South Sudan 1

Uganda needed South Africa to defeat Congo Brazzaville to guarantee qualification, but the draw kept Congo’s slim hopes alive. The Cranes could have qualified with two games to spare had South Africa defeated Congo Brazzaville in their match.
18:01
18:01

Finance Ministry Releases UGX 15.99 Trillion for 2nd Quarter

Ggobi also stressed the need for fiscal discipline and timely execution of projects, urging accounting officers to ensure prompt payments of wages, pensions, and service providers to avoid arrears.
17:44
17:44

Church Mourns Bishop Emeritus Ssekadde 4 1 Top story

Bishop Ssekadde was born on January 31, 1944, to Michael and Terefina Kyobe in Kitekannya village, located in Luweero district.
17:23
17:23

Arua City Officials, Contractor Arrested for Causing Financial Loss 3

It is alleged the officials irregularly prepared a Certificate of Practical Completion for the installation of 32 solar-powered street lights along Oluko Road that were inflated by 24.3 Million Shillings.
16:19
16:19

Netball Normalization Committee Prepares She Cranes for Fast5 World Series 1

This marks Uganda’s second consecutive invitation to the prestigious tournament, following their impressive debut in 2022 at Christchurch, New Zealand. The She Cranes collected four points in the five matches played in the round-robin stage, securing a fifth-place finish overall.
16:02
16:02

Three Arrested For Kidnap, Murder of Minor Uganda police force

The suspects were apprehended Tuesday morning following a prolonged search. Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson, reported that on October 6, 2024, Create Natukunda filed a complaint at Ntungamo Central Police Station regarding the kidnapping of her child, Eliajah Ariho.
15:30
15:30

NARO to Supply Banana Farmers With Planting Materials to Curb Spread of Virus 1 2

Dr. Alex Barekye, the head of Banana Research Program at NARO in Kawanda says the research organization has documented the affected farmers are they are planning to supply them with clean and safer planting materials.
15:26
15:26

Arua City Council Rejects MTN Agreement for Clock Tower Construction Pending Audit 3 3

Recently, MTN Uganda and DI reached a separate agreement to complete the project after DI faced financial difficulties. On August 10, 2024, MTN Uganda held a consultative meeting in Arua City, announcing that they had signed an agreement with DI and paid UGX 60 million to expedite the construction of the 49.5-meter-high tower.
15:03
15:03

SGR PAPs Protest Delayed Compensation 2 6

The protesters, mostly women and youth, marched from areas including Kamuli Road, Mafubira Zone A, and Mafubira Zone C, carrying placards accusing SGR officials of corruption and collusion with the government to label them as wetland encroachers.
14:45
14:45

NIRA Nationwide Registration Targets 17 Million New Voters

Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Tuesday, Rosemary Kisembo, the Executive Director of NIRA said the current exercise will target at least 17.2 million Ugandans
14:27
14:27

Kampala District Land Board Chairperson Remanded Over Forgery 1 Top story

According to Kampala Hospital CEO Dr. Peter Kibuuka, there were no records of Balondemu scheduled for surgery on the claimed dates, nor had he ever been treated there.
13:48
13:48

Makerere University Staff Stand Firm on Strike Over Salary Harmonization 1

The leaders of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative Staff Association (MASA), and the National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) said this in their October 14th, 2024 communique shared with all staff at the University as their industrial action enters week two.
13:03
13:03

I Am Sorry for My Crimes-Kwoyelo 1 3 Top story

During his submission on Monday, Kwoyelo highlighted that whereas he is seeking pardon from the victims, religious leaders and President Yoweri Museveni, he too is a victim of the LRA war. He noted that he was abducted at the tender age of 12 by LRA rebels and trained through the years to commit the crimes he had been convicted of.
12:54
12:54

Ministry of Energy Downplays Impact of Direct Imports on Dropping Fuel Prices Fuel prices Uganda 1

The country's demand for petroleum products has also increased from the previous 180 million litres a month to more than 230 million, with UNOC responsible for all the imports, save for aviation fuel.
12:22
12:22

NUP Speaks Out On Supporters Who Pleaded Guilty 1 5

David Lewis Rubongoya, the Secretary General of NUP said the close to four years their supporters have spent in prison has had a great impact not only on their lives but also on their loved ones.
11:58
11:58

Uganda Law Society Expels Attorney General, Solicitor General 3 Top story

The ULS statement further described the expulsion as "a bold and necessary step to restore public faith in the legal profession and to protect the independence of the Uganda Law Society." It also highlighted the society’s duty to "act decisively to safeguard the influence of the legal profession and to restore public confidence in the justice system."
11:49
11:49

Another Senior Four Candidate Dies in Kasese 1

Sulaina developed breathing complications and was rushed to Bwera General Hospital by the school matron, Biira Peninah. She was pronounced dead at around 11:00 PM.
11:30
11:30

Uganda Negotiating Alternative Internet Route via Tanzania 1

This development, comes after a regional internet outage that lasted over two days, caused by disruptions to the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems. The initiative to establish an alternative route is seen as a vital step towards ensuring more reliable internet services across the region.
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