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11:03
11:03

UHRC Tribunal Awards UGX 15m to Torture Victim 1

Michael Olake and Morris Abak petitioned the tribunal after allegedly being arrested, brutally beaten, and severely tortured by Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) who had accused them of having a gun.
08:45
08:45

Catholic Bishops Call for Prayers for Dr. Kizza Besigye Government 4 Top story

Speaking during liturgical celebrations at Kigungu-Entebbe to mark 146 years since the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries to Uganda, Bishops Serverus Jjumba of Masaka and Paul Ssemogerere, Archbishop of Kampala, expressed concern about Besigye's continued incarceration despite the Supreme Court ruling that his trial by the General Court Martial was unconstitutional.
08:35
08:35

Efforts on to Improve Health Services at Bukerere Health Center II 6

Dr. Charles Olalo, Head of the Ministry of Health’s Department of Medical Services and President of the Rotary Club of Sonde, emphasized the importance of the fundraising efforts to support the completion of the facility. He noted that if the situation remains unchanged, many mothers may avoid the facility and turn to traditional birth attendants.
08:13
08:13

Acana Demands Museveni’s Intervention in Curbing Attacks by Karimojong Warriors Agago District 3 1

Speaking over the weekend in Madiopei Town Council in Lamwo District, Rwot Acana noted that the persistent attacks have left the population in the hotspot areas poor and insecure.

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07:33
07:33

Memorial Prayer for Lt. Gen. Bazilio Olara Okello

After the fall of Amin's Government that brought Dr. Milton Obote to power for the second time, Bazilo remained frustrated by the lack of accountability in Obote's regime.

Business and finance

09:37
09:37

UCU Phases Out Old Curriculum 2

Previously, UCU offered degrees such as the Bachelor of Arts in Education and the Bachelor of Science with Education, which did not emphasize competency-based training. According to university officials, this made it difficult for graduates to effectively teach within the new system.
08:53
08:53

Kitgum-Kidepo Highway Set for Upgrade Karenga District

According to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, the Ministry of Finance is finalizing the protocol for the contract agreement, which will be signed soon. Once the contract is signed, the contractor will immediately begin implementing the project.
07:42
07:42

Rampant Animal Theft Threatens Government Programs in Njeru Municipality 3

Simon Amwaza, a farmer in Konko B, says he and other farmers have resorted to sleeping with their animals to protect them from thieves.
07:27
07:27

Limited Demand, Awareness Kill Briquette Businesses in Gulu 8 1

Briquettes are an alternative source of fuel that started gaining popularity in Uganda around 2010. They are composed of commonly found organic household wastes such as groundnut shells, banana peels, corn husks saw dust, and clay soil, compressed either by hand or machine into dense products that can be used instead of charcoal or firewood.