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Napak Activist Wins 2024 Human Rights Defenders Award 2 1

According to the awarding team, Karamoja sub-region is home to many stories of resilience but few shine as brightly as that of Anna Lomonyang, a pastoralist, land rights defender, and the founder of Karamoja Special Children Hope Initiative based in Kangole Town Council.
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Police, Leaders in Karamoja Trained to Combat Human Trafficking Religious leaders 1 2

The officers were trained on Monday on the basic information, education, and communication materials that can be used to sensitize the public, especially in the prevention, protection, and partnership with other stakeholders engaged in minimizing human trafficking cases and raising awareness.
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08:51

Masaka City Council Challenged To Curtail Child Labour, School Dropouts 2

Adah Nkorenta Ojur, the Greater Masaka Site Manager of Child Restoration Outreach, a non-governmental organization focused on rehabilitating and resettling victims of abuse, expressed concern about the growing number of children roaming the streets of Masaka City instead of attending school.
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Nakapiripirit Police Rescue 22 Children in Human Trafficking Racket suspect arrested 1

The children were being transported to Mpogo Village in Sironko District without the knowledge or consent of Nakapiripirit district officials.

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Pictorial: Ateker People Brave Heavy Downpour to Showcase Culture Ateker cluster Top story

The Ateker Reunion Festival, which will last for three days, brings together all Ateker communities from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The event has also attracted guests from Turkey and South Africa.

Business and finance

10:55
10:55

Dubai, UNCCI Partner to Boosts Economic Ties 2

The MoU builds on an already strong trade relationship between Dubai and Uganda. According to Dubai Customs, non-oil trade between the two reached a significant US$ 1.2 billion in 2023, highlighting the growing economic ties. Furthermore, as of September 2024, 148 Ugandan businesses were registered as active members of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, with 60 of them joining within the first nine months of the year.
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Absa's Mumba Takes Stanbic Uganda Top Job 1 Top story

He replaces Anne Juuko who left Stanbic Uganda on March 31, following her appointment as Stanbic Bank Group Regional Head of Global Markets for Eastern Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya
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CSOs Urge Gov't to Strengthen Lower Local Governments for Better Service Delivery 1

According to the CSOs, local governments are being reduced to mere observers of resources, while the larger portion of funds remains at the ministry level, leaving local governments struggling with inadequate resources.
09:06
09:06

Mount Elgon Access Cut Off as Malenda Bridge Collapses 1

The bridge, located in Bubyangu Sub County, was washed away following heavy rainfall that has affected the region over the past two weeks.