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14:44
14:44

UMU Seeks UGX 50 Million to Keep Girls in School Comfortably 1 1

Recent data reveals that in Uganda, 40% of girls are married before the age of 18, and only 53% of girls aged 6-12 complete primary education. This happens amidst a multiplicity of interventions including the National Strategy to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy, which means more needs to be done to close the gap.
13:51
13:51

Man Wanted over Chopping off Ex-wife's Lips

The victim's father, Yazid Mukose, says that efforts of ensuring harmonious living between Namukose and Isabirye have proven futile over endless fights. Even his relocating his daughter to faraway places like Kampala and Teso hasn't helped, as her host relatives there tire of Isabirye's embroiling them in the senseless fights
17:27
17:27

Bishop Asks Acholi to Forgive Lakwena’s Father 2 1 Top story

Speaking to mourners during the burial of Okoya on Saturday, Bishop Onono-onweng says he understands some people still have silent anger over wrong things the deceased could have done but asked that he deserves forgiveness like any other man who sins.
16:14
16:14

Cleric Asks Schools to Prioritize Safety of Learners 1

Fr. Komakech emphasized the need for schools to ensure students' safety while in school.

Slideshow

20:01
20:01

Pictorial; Museveni Reopens Makerere's Ivory Tower, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor

President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.

Business and finance

18:42
18:42

Nile Water Utilization Agreement Enforced with Egypt and Sudan Still Objecting 2

Following the entry into force of the agreement, the next step is the establishment of the Nile River Basin Commission, which will oversee the management of the Nile’s resources. It will build on the foundation laid by the Nile Basin Initiative, transitioning the region’s cooperative efforts into a more formal and permanent structure.
14:20
14:20

Government Confirms Plan to Establish Nine Search and Rescue Centres on Major Lakes 1

The SAR centres on Lake Victoria will be established at landing sites of Kaazi, Misonzi, Lwanika, Kiyindi, Masese, and Namba Emu at Buvuuma. Other centres will be established on Lake Kyoga (Zengebe landing site), and on Lake Albert - Panyimur and Kaiso landing sites in Packwach and Kikuube districts respectively.
17:02
17:02

New Marine Vessel to Ply Uganda, Kenya 1

The vessel will be plying the route from Sigulu, Bugana, up to Marenge at Port Victoria in Kenya. According to the Chief Executive Officer for Water Bus, Pritt Okoth says the route will serve as a vital link for communities and businesspeople at boss borders by offering an affordable and efficient transport solution between the two countries.
14:57
14:57

Youths Urged to Join Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows 1

According to Kafeero, the IFFs threaten the future of both Uganda and Africa and it is time to involve the younger people who own the future, to use their potential and change the narrative, as well as allow for inclusivity in fighting IFFs.