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15:11
15:11

Locals Push Leaders to Account for UGX 1Bn Road Funds 2

Beatrice Otim, a resident of Ujunku Lower Cell in Thatha Division, highlighted the transportation challenges. “Transporting building materials has become a problem since access roads are blocked due to a poor drainage system,” Otim explained. "The community has been suffering with these neglected roads for over two years. We need well-maintained roads for better accessibility."
14:27
14:27

Achievements of Gender Parity Movement Are Regressive – Business Leaders Gender Equality 5 1

About 70 percent of money lent out by microfinance institutions in Uganda went to women entrepreneurs in 2023.
13:45
13:45

Mpox Vaccine Doses Allocated to Nine African Countries Mpox outbreak

The countries are the Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda. The largest number of doses – 85% of the allocation – will go to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the most affected country, reporting four out of every five laboratory-confirmed cases in Africa this year.
13:45
13:45

Countries Not On Track for Energy Goal Says IEA COP29 1 Top story

The IEA report shows that countries are not yet on track for this goal, requiring stronger action and cooperation to align with their stated ambitions. Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) calls for “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030.
13:21
13:21

Infighting Is Crippling Service Delivery-IGG Muhairwe 1 1 Top story

"There can only be one mayor, one chairman, and one Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at a time, and this must be accepted. If you fight them, they spend so much time defending themselves, and in the end, the local people suffer," she added.
13:18
13:18

Uganda Struggling With Use, Disposal of Mercury Containing Devices NEMA 2

Five years after the deadline, Anne Nakafeero, the Principal Environmental Officer in charge of Biodiversity says that generally Uganda still releases up to 32,146 Kgs of mercury into the environment annually. Out of this, she says 205kgs is from the disposal of manometers and gauges, 70kgs from incineration of medical waste, 146kg from dental mercury -amalgam fillings and 21kgs from thermometers with mercury.
12:16
12:16

Gulu City Proposes Establishment of UGX 9bn Urban Park Pece Stream 1 2

Alfred Okello, the senior Landscaping Officer for Gulu City says the project is expected to beautify Gulu City and offer tourism potentials geared towards increased revenue and job creation for the community.
12:06
12:06

Gov’t, UNRA Disagree On Terminal Benefits 1 Top story

At the centre of the disagreement is whether UNRA employees are entitled to severance benefits paid to a worker whose contract is terminated on the basis of redundancy.
11:46
11:46

19-Year-Old Man Arrested in Katakwi Over Mother's Death 1

Acumude Phoebe 83 years old, a resident of Anyanga village, Cheleuko parish was assaulted on Tuesday by Joseph Modo.
11:22
11:22

Museveni Confirms Prof Muhwezi as MUBS Principal After Push from Students, Staff 1

“I Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, do hereby appoint Muhwezi Moses (prof) on local contract s principal of Makerere University Business School for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of duty. This appointment takes immediate effect,” the instrument reads in part.
11:16
11:16

Stop Being Misled by Politicians on Coffee Matters- Minister Tumwebaze 1 3

Tumwebaze said that the politicians opposing the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill have spread falsehoods to intentionally anger the public, particularly coffee farmers, and use this as a tool to gain political mileage.
10:48
10:48

Education Officers in Greater Luwero Regret Delays As PLE Enters Last Day 1

Henry Bayigga the headteacher of Galikwoleka Roman Catholic Primary School said that the examinations began at 9;40am which is better than yesterday when they started examinations above 10;30am.
10:16
10:16

Uganda To Pursue Legislation Against Corporal Punishment violence

These commitments were made at a landmark event in Bogotá, Colombia, where delegations are set to agree on a new global declaration aimed at protecting children from all kinds of violence, exploitation and abuse which are thought to be affecting 3 out of every 5 children regularly in their homes.
09:17
09:17

Five Prisoners Sit For PLE in Kasese 2

Kasese District Education Officer, Ernest Thabugha reported that the examinations began with no interruptions due to favourable weather conditions.
09:15
09:15

Visually Impaired Candidate in Adjumani Forced to Sit Ordinary PLE Papers 1 3

Dawa Zena, a UNEB invigilator overseeing the exams at Ofua Central Primary School, confirmed that after consulting with other stakeholders, they made the decision to allow the candidate to sit for the ordinary papers, but under close monitoring.
09:04
09:04

Beaming Zombo Community Gets Project Extension Towards Classrooms Expansion Nebbi NGO Forum 1 3 Top story

Phase I of the “Aloci Ku Somu” project resulted in the construction and renovation of 21 classroom blocks and staff houses, developed in collaboration with the local community and district authorities. Community members contributed local materials such as bricks, sand, stones, and water, while Co-operaid provided the necessary financial support for the infrastructure development.
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Residents of Kawempe Division Urge KCCA to Rehabilitate Lubigi Drainage Channel 3 2 Top story

Following Monday's heavy downpour in Kampala, which claimed the lives of two residents from the Bwaise-Kimumbasa and Kalerwe Mukwaya zones, the community is calling on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to urgently rehabilitate the drainage channel.
08:19
08:19

High Court in Mbale Sentences Man to 10 Years for Aggravated Defilement

Wotsuna entered into a plea bargain, which resulted in a 10-year sentence, factoring in the seven years he had already spent on remand. His defense lawyer, Geoffrey Napa, argued that Wotsuna was a first-time offender, expressed remorse, and sought forgiveness from the victim.
08:11
08:11

School Director Arrested for Failing to Register PLE Candidates

Reports indicate that Muyingo had tasked parents with paying 100,000 Shillings to facilitate their children's PLE registration at the government-owned Namukooge Primary School, despite not having a center number.
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