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15:55
15:55

Child Safety at Risk: Kitgum Reports 27 Missing Children

Michael Obong, the head of the Child and Family Protection Unit at Kitgum Central Police Station, highlighted that most of these disappearances occurred when children were left unattended and traveled to town for public events such as gospel crusades and similar gatherings.
15:50
15:50

Vendors on Edge After Devastating Fire at Kalerwe Market KCCA 2 1

A joint investigation by Uganda’s electricity distribution company, UMEME, Police Fire and Rescue Service, and the Crime Investigations Directorate (CID) is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire that caused significant damage to Kalerwe Market.
12:08
12:08

Experts Call for Strengthening Smallholder Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity in Eastern Africa 2 1

Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture and Chairperson of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee on Commercialized Agriculture in Rural Areas, emphasized that despite the region’s abundant natural resources, food insecurity remains alarmingly high.
11:41
11:41

Transport Services Rank as Top Consumer Concern in Uganda - New Report 1

The report, which gathered data from at least one city or municipality in each of Uganda’s four regions, recorded a total of 11,154 consumer complaints. Of these, 7,112 were related to services, 2,085 to goods, and 1,947 to both. Among the service sectors, transportation emerged as the most frequent source of dissatisfaction.

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

15:24
15:24

Goli Health Centre IV Still Waiting for Presidential Ambulance Pledge After Nine Years 1 Top story

Despite a 2015 pledge by President Yoweri Museveni during a wedding ceremony to provide the facility with a brand-new ambulance, no action has been taken.
11:59
11:59

International Coffee Buyer Launches Carbon Harvest Scheme to Promote Climate Adaptation and Mitigation 2

The project, funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), began in May 2024 and was officially launched at Esella Country Resort Hotel on Tuesday. The scheme aims to train 4,500 smallholder farmers by 2027.
11:43
11:43

Authorities Concerned About Increasing Illegal Structures in Nebbi Municipality land 2 Top story

According to municipal officials, many of these buildings have been constructed without the necessary technical oversight from Town Engineers. Some structures are being built directly on sanitary lanes and road reserves, complicating efforts to expand essential services such as sewage systems, piped water, and electricity poles.
11:41
11:41

Transport Services Rank as Top Consumer Concern in Uganda - New Report 1

The report, which gathered data from at least one city or municipality in each of Uganda’s four regions, recorded a total of 11,154 consumer complaints. Of these, 7,112 were related to services, 2,085 to goods, and 1,947 to both. Among the service sectors, transportation emerged as the most frequent source of dissatisfaction.