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10:30
10:30

Court Orders Frail Besigye to Be Taken Back to Prison 1 Top story

Besigye was initially seated in the dock, a space reserved by security personnel who were not in uniform. However, after a few minutes, it became apparent that Besigye was having difficulty breathing, prompting a request for the prison authorities to assist him.
07:45
07:45

Nebbi Police Investigate Murder of Man Allegedly Killed by Lover 1 Top story

James Ocaka, the LC I chairperson of Akesi Cell, said that when residents joined the police in an area search, they discovered that the murder had taken place inside the prime suspect’s house. Bloodstains were found on the floor, along with pieces of clothing.
07:21
07:21

Jinja Residents Decry Persistent Power Outages 5 1

Muzamir Kasuswa, chairperson of Nawampanda Market, says over 214 traders dealing in beverages, music shops, and cinema halls have been left idle. According to Kasuswa, many youths in the area depend on small businesses for survival, but the unreliable power supply is stifling economic activity.
18:57
18:57

UHRC Tribunal Dismisses Torture Case over Forgery

Jimmy Okwany, a teacher at Agwiciri primary school in Inomo Sub County in Apac district complained to the tribunal that on 19th August 2010, he was arrested and detained by police officers attached to Agwiciri police post on an allegation of assaulting his wife.

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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

10:35
10:35

Madi West Nile Diocese Plans to Raise UGX 5 Billion for Jubilee Office Complex 2 2

The UGX 7 billion, four-story office complex was launched in 2018, with an initial expectation of completion within four years, funded by contributions from Christians and well-wishers.
07:36
07:36

Northern Uganda’s Largest Fish Hatchery Under Construction in Lira City 2 7

Once completed, the hatchery aims to generate up to 100 million Shillings per quarter and 400 million Shillings annually from fingerling sales alone. This initiative seeks to address challenges such as limited access to quality fingerlings, financial constraints, and inadequate technical knowledge among fish farmers.
07:27
07:27

MPs Question Bujagali Tax Waiver 1 Top story

Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi stated that Bujagali Energy Limited had unfairly profited from Ugandans through questionable accounting practices. "You cannot remove money from a balance sheet without making adjustments. It is criminal to redeem shares and continue charging Ugandans the same high tariffs," Nandala argued.
17:26
17:26

Kalangala Ferry Users Demand Night Trips to Ease Transport 1 1

the passengers who use the ferry services have appealed to the government to consider revising the vessels’ operation schedules and introducing night trips beyond 06 p.m. to ease the movement of goods and services between the Kalangala islands and the mainland.