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Feb 2025 39 results
17:59
17:59

Ssekaana Orders Two Year Jail Term for Ssemakadde 2 Top story

Ssemakadde is being jailed following his statements on social media and letters criticizing the decision by Ssekaana to block the Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting for lawyers where they were supposed to elect new representatives of the lawyers to the Judicial Service Commission, after saying Norah Matovu Winyi and Ruth Sebatindira were there illegally.
17:41
17:41

15–Year–Old Girl Dies After Jumping Out Of Speeding Car in Moroto 1

A Nissan pickup, registration number UAS 679X, was travelling from Moroto town to Nadunget when one of the passengers, 15-year-old Lomongin Angelina, jumped out of the vehicle and fell on the tarmac hitting her head.
17:30
17:30

East, Horn of Africa States to Jointly Negotiate, Support Migrant Workers 2

The forum endorsed strengthening regional labor migration frameworks through Bilateral Labor Migration Agreements (BLMAs) and Skills Mobility Partnerships. Leaders also committed to expanding legal migration pathways and improving consular services for migrant protection. A self-financing mechanism for the RMFM was approved, with member states contributing incrementally toward a $23,000 annual commitment by 2033.
17:22
17:22

Amuru Residents Get UGX500m Water Project 1 6

Two water points worth 524 million Shillings have been installed in Ocipi ‘A’ and Ocipi ‘B’ in Bana parish, Lakang Sub County, and are expected to serve at least 3,000 residents.
17:17
17:17

Court Awards Kasese NUP Registrar UGX 30M for Torture Samuel Masereka 1

The Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana ordered the government which was jointly sued with the former Director of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence to pay the amount of money after finding that his rights were violated while under state custody.
16:26
16:26

Man Arrested in Fort Portal For Extortion, Assaulting Police Officer

According to the police spokesperson, Musana has been getting between 500,000 shillings to three million shillings from the victims.
16:03
16:03

Lawyer Sues Chief Justice, Ssekaana Over Feud With Ssemakadde Isaac Ssemakadde 2 2

But to Ssentumbwe, this kind of conduct by Ssekaana raises serious concerns about judicial propriety and violates Articles 2 [Supremacy of Constitution], 126(1) [Exercise of judicial power], and 128(2) [Non-interference in judicial processes] of the Constitution.
15:49
15:49

EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market Trade 1 Top story

The development will include flood mitigation measures spanning 11 acres, a new climate resilient market building with trading spaces for up to 1,500 traders, solar power, fire protection systems, and improved waste management, including water supply systems.
15:43
15:43

Hoima City to Relocate UGX 2.5BN Garbage Plant Land 1 1

The plant which was constructed in 2012, with funding from the World Bank and National Environment Management Authority-NEMA is currently lying idle due to a number of factors.
15:27
15:27

Man in Gulu On the Run After Killing Wife Uganda Police Force

Francis Abola, 27, reportedly hit his wife, Jennifer Ayot, 30, on the head using a hand hoe on Friday after a misunderstanding.
15:22
15:22

Commercialization of Education Could Undermine Competency-Based Curriculum, Warn Experts 2

Educators highlighted growing concerns over the competitive race among schools to showcase themselves as top performers in the recently released examination results.
15:11
15:11

One Shot Dead in Kiwatule Betting Company Robbery Kiwatule, Ntinda 2 1

According to statements recorded at Old Kira Road Police Station by employees of the betting company, the suspects, armed with sharp pangas, threatened the cashiers and stole 2 million shillings and two Samsung M12 smartphones at around 11:40pm.
15:04
15:04

African Leaders Move to Tackle "Unfair" Rating of Continent's Creditworthiness Debt 1

AfCRA is expected to reduce the cost of credit ratings for African countries and businesses, increase their access to capital markets, and ensure a fairer representation of their creditworthiness.
15:01
15:01

Councillors Raise Concern Over Declining PLE Performance in KCCA Schools 5

Councilors and the Central Executive Committee members have tasked KCCA to compile a detailed report within one month, outlining the current status of schools in Kampala, including the state of school buildings, health conditions, and other key factors affecting learners’ performance.
14:48
14:48

Schools, Media Defy Gov’t Ban on Publishing Students' Results 1

This disregard for privacy regulations persists, undermining efforts to safeguard sensitive data. Education Minister Janet Museveni, while releasing the latest UCE exam results this week, said that the publication of individual learners’ results violates privacy and urged schools to find alternative ways to celebrate academic excellence without breaching the law.
14:41
14:41

King Oyo Appoints New Prime Minister 3 1

Rwomiire who has been the Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Planning and Investment replaces Steven Kiyingi.
14:34
14:34

Men and Women Weep as Ailing Besigye is Taken Back to Prison Dr Kizza Besigye 5 2

Some of the crying women said that Besigye is likely to die from incarceration like former Kawempe North Member of Parliament for Muhammad Ssegirinya who died last month after 16 months in jail prior to taking to his death bed at Lubaga Hospital.
13:37
13:37

Learners in Buliisa Abandon School over Persistent Elephant Attacks Education 2 5

The children are from the villages of Kigoya Kabolwa, Kataleba,Bugana,Kicoke,Beroya, Got-lyech and Pundiga all in Buliisa sub county.
13:28
13:28

Five Die in Suspected Poisoning by Witchdoctor in Lamwo Lamwo district

Komakech noted that the witchdoctor who is popularly known as Butaleja man convinced the victims into eating the seeds to prove their innocence.
13:23
13:23

Three Suspects Arrested in Agago over Shooting Incident Uganda Police Force 1

Stephen Ocan Apila, the Parabongo sub county chairperson stated that locals in the area are in fear following the tragic incident. He further stated that most gun cases are blamed on Karamojong Warriors yet some may be locals from within.
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