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Pastor Kayanja Testifies Against Nine in Sodomy Case 1 Top story

Pastor Kayanja took the stand as the 13th prosecution witness, recounting how he met with the accused persons who were part of the group he described as Kifeesi. Kifeesi was a notorious criminal gang full of youth terrorizing City dwellers.
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13:57

Inaugural CoRSU Walk for People with Disabilities Attracts Thousands. 2

CoRSU has played a leading role in providing surgical and rehabilitation services to people with disabilities, going beyond medical treatment to ensure that individuals regain their physical independence and reintegrate into society with dignity.
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11:09

High Court Orders Busamba Primary School to Allow Pregnant Girl to Study 1

Women with a Mission subsequently sued the school at Tororo High Court for infringing on the rights of the girl child. On Friday, Justice Isabirye ordered the school to allow the teenager to continue with her education,
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10:56

Absence of Regulations Impedes Protection of Cerebral Palsy Survivors 4 1

Edward Kanamugire, Chairperson of Greater Masaka Cerebral Palsy Association, observes that the Disability Act 2020 does not speak in specific terms about their condition, which limits the full enjoyment of their rights as it is in other categories of disability.

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Pictorial; Museveni Reopens Makerere's Ivory Tower, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor

President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.

Business and finance

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15:42

Central Bank Reduces Interest Rate as Inflation Falls Interest rates 3 1 Top story

The Deputy Governor says that their activities as well as other changes that have the economy safer going forward, they have decided to reduce the rate, though cautiously.
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13:09

Mbale City Traffic Lights Fail Two Days After Repair 1

James Nandusi, a boda boda rider, expressed his disappointment, accusing the city of using insufficient funds or lower-quality materials, resulting in the malfunction.
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10:37

Minister Raises Concern Over Unemployment Due to DGF Closure 1

While speaking over the weekend at the closure of a three-day civil society organization conference attended by NGO representatives from the eastern region, held at Courts View Hotel in Mbale City, Kadaga expressed her regret over the negative impact of DGF's closure.
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07:32

Kilembe Investments Shifts to Solar Power After UEDCL Takeover 1 Top story

Ericana Bwambale, the KIL Chairman of the Board of Governors, acknowledged the increasing power demands in the western region and stated that the company is now exploring opportunities in solar energy generation, which they intend to supply to both government and private consumers.