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15:32
15:32

West Nile Civil Society Network Unveils 2024 Citizens Integrity Awards 3 2

Twaib Feni, the Executive Director of the West Nile Civil Society Network, said this year, they have given a month for the public to nominate candidates for the awards and will do more sensitization to ensure that the whole process is transparent and well understood.
12:25
12:25

Namayingo Leaders Commit to Youth Empowerment to Combat Teenage Pregnancies 5

Mathias Mangeni, Assistant District Health Officer for Namayingo, noted that teenage pregnancy in the Busoga sub-region stands at 26%. He emphasized that youth must be directly involved in tackling teenage pregnancy, rather than being excluded from the decision-making process.
07:31
07:31

Gender Minister Challenges Private Sector on Inclusivity and Diversity in Corporate Operations 1 3

Speaking at the launch of Uganda Breweries' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report for the year ending July 2024, Amongi underscored the urgent need for individuals and organizations to contribute to the global sustainability agenda.
07:23
07:23

East African Crude Oil Pipeline PAPs Appeal Masaka Court Ruling on Land Acquisition 1 Top story

Led by Asuman Lubega, a resident of Nabigasa sub-county in Kyotera district, the PAPs contend they were not properly served with notices of the government’s applications and were therefore unable to present their defenses.

Slideshow

09:28
09:28

Pictorial; Aftermath of Kigoogwa Fuel Tank Blast

The tragedy has cast a sombre mood over Kigoogwa town.

Business and finance

16:53
16:53

Parliament Passes National Coffee Bill Buganda Kingdom 1 Top story

The passage of the Bill, which reshapes the country’s coffee regulatory framework, took place during a plenary sitting on Wednesday 6th November 2024 amid heightened tensions and an opposition walkout led by Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, who exited in protest following earlier disruptions.
16:02
16:02

Vendors Lose Hope in UGX 32bn Nebbi Market Project 2

The construction of Nebbi modern market was supposed to have started in 2021
15:36
15:36

Gov't to Involve SACCOs in Distribution of GROW Funds 1

The enrollment of SACCOs will begin in December, according to Minister of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, Betty Amongi.
15:27
15:27

Tuk-tuks Threatening to Push Boda-boda out of Business in Gulu City

Byron Onen, the Chairperson of the Raksa Transporters association, explained that the tuk-tuks were inspired by their experiences in Juba, South Sudan, and have since become a preferred mode of transport due to their affordability and safety features.