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Human rights

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.
16:54
16:54

Busoga Premier Challenges Men to Rally Against Child Marriages, Domestic Violence 2

Muvawala notes that, since the Kyabazinga is an international goodwill ambassador championing the need for fathers to be at the centre in safeguarding their families as key pillars in all aspects, all men should equally embrace this move since it presents girls as epicentres of sustainability rather than mere weak vessels at the mercy of abuse.
15:45
15:45

Otunnu to Museveni: Leave Politics Aside and Consider Besigye’s Health Buganda Road Court 2 1

Otunnu’s call comes amidst concerns surrounding Besigye’s health after he was rushed from Luzira Prison to a private clinic in Bugolobi on Sunday.
14:55
14:55

Soroti Schools Given 14 Days to Close Illegal Dormitories Soroti City Council 1

During the investigations, the authorities have learned that most of the schools operating boarding sections in Soroti City and the district don’t have the licenses for the same. Out of 60 private schools in Soroti City, it's only two that are cleared to have mixed day and boarding sections; Soroti Parents and Goshen Nursery and Primary Schools.

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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

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.
16:33
16:33

Ineffective Public Finance Management Stifling Africa’s Growth- Accountants 4 1

Edith Akorfa Akua Lumor, Director of Finance at the African Union Commission said Africa loses 88.6 Billion Dollars in illicit financial flows and 50 billion to corruption annually, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
15:50
15:50

Standard Chartered Bank Fined UGX 60m For Cancelling Loan Offer

In her ruling, Justice Patricia Mutesi of the High Court found that Standard Chartered Bank errored when it cancelled a mortgage facility it had already granted to a couple; Peter Victor Kwagala and Priscilla Mbabazi.
14:20
14:20

Mbale City Authorities Conduct Operation Against Street Vendors 1

According to James Kutosi, the Mbale City Public Relations Officer, the operation followed a warning notice issued to street vendors last week, instructing them to vacate the streets within two days.