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19:50
19:50

Let East Africans Interact Freely Says David Pulkol 1 3 Top story

Pulkol urged East African governments to dismantle barriers that hinder integration
19:14
19:14

Drake Lubega's Tenants Protest Rent Hike 4 1

The strike followed what the traders termed as 10% increase on rent.
18:42
18:42

Retirement Schemes Now Worth UGX 25.40 Trillion. 1 Top story

• Gross investment income rose by 38.3% to UGX 3.62 trillion, driven by fixed-income instruments and robust equity performance. • URBRA introduced regulatory measures to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance member outcomes.
18:11
18:11

Ugandan Companies Asked To Join Exploration For Oil joint ventures 2 2 Top story

According to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Ugandan Companies should form joint ventures so that they take a portion of the exploration pie.
17:50
17:50

Private School Owners Oppose Fees Regulation 3 1

Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private school owners have highlighted the increasingly difficult financial environment in which they operate, stressing the need for government intervention to make education more accessible and sustainable.
17:05
17:05

Ssemakadde Asks Court to Dismiss Charges Against Him DPP Abodo 1

Ssemakadde through his lawyers at GEM Advocates has filed an application seeking the dismissal of the privately instituted charges against him.
16:49
16:49

Completion of Karuma-Gulu Water Project Set for End of Year The World Bank 1

The completed process line facilities include the distribution chamber, coagulation chamber, flocculation chamber, clarifier, gravity filters, intermediate tank, and contact tank of 2.5 million litres holding capacity which are all functional.
16:24
16:24

Small Holder Farmers in Lango Benefit from ICT Project 5 1

Caesar Obada, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Kwania said that the farmers should integrate ICT into agricultural interventions as a way to promote access to information and accountability.
16:09
16:09

Police Arrest NGO Boss For Alleged Fraud 1 Top story

Nakasango, who is also a signatory to the organization's bank account, claimed that she registered children from 105 parents fetching Shillings 28 million in March 2024, which was handed over to Kanayaka but was never reflected in the organization's bank account.
15:56
15:56

Capt Thomas Calls Time on Uganda Airlines Duty 1 Top story

Capt. Thomas’ final flight on November 30, 2024, brought down the curtain on 41 years of dedicated service in the aviation industry, The Senior Training Captain retires with a wide international experience gained from Cranfield, the Royal Navy, Airtours, BMED, NAS, Etihad, and finally, Uganda Airlines.
15:25
15:25

NWSC Kitgum Branch Grapples with UGX 700 Million Unpaid Water Bills 1

Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging customers to settle their arrears, the results have been discouraging.
15:13
15:13

Besigye's Lawyers Confront Chief Justice Over Delayed Ruling on Civilian Trial In Military Court Martha Karua 1 3

Led by Kampala Capital City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Kenyan legal expert Martha Karua, the team demanded answers on why the Supreme Court has yet to rule on the matter, despite the Chief Justice previously describing it as urgent and of public importance.
15:04
15:04

Global Response to Drought Takes Center Stage at UN Land Conference 1 Top story

Negotiations on a future global drought regime get underway at UNCCD COP16. World Drought Atlas highlights global drought impacts and resilience solutions.
15:02
15:02

NIRA Registers Over 15,000 New Eligible Voters in Kotido 1

In September 2024, NIRA launched a nationwide initiative targeting the registration of at least 17.2 million Ugandans aged 17 and above. The campaign aims to update the voter register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
14:52
14:52

26 Percent of HIV Positive in Arua City not on Medication 3

According to statistics from the Arua City Health Department, in the 2023/2025 financial year, 42,477 people aged 0 to 24 years were tested for HIV. Among them, 73% were female, while only 27% were male.
14:04
14:04

Ugandans Using Poor Quality Life Jackets on Water Vessels-Research Makerere University 4 1

A countrywide survey conducted in 60 lakeside districts, by the Makarere University School of Public Health, Center for Trauma, Injury and Disability, indicates that despite the high cost, the lifesaving jackets sold and used in Uganda do not meet the quality standard and may not serve the intended purposes.
13:10
13:10

Three Go Missing Inside Murchison Falls Park Nwoya district 2

The trio and one other person identified as Charles Komakech Otto reportedly went to the park on November 19, 2024, to poach when they were intercepted by game rangers.
13:05
13:05

60 Students to Benefit from Maiden Acholi Education Fund Gulu City 1

According to Lanyero, seven students will be selected from each district, while two others will be chosen from Gulu City and two from Kitgum Municipality to be sponsored in senior one up to senior four.
12:18
12:18

Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Anderson Burora Hate Speech 1

Burora is charged with six counts of Hate speech and spreading malicious information to demean the person of the Speaker of Parliament.
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