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19:53
19:53

Uganda Law Council Denies Special Practicing License to Martha Karua 1 3 Top story

In a letter dated December 6th, the Council stated that Karua’s application was not compliant with the amended Advocates Act, Chapter 295, and faulted her for not adhering to the updated requirements. It noted, "The application was not brought under the current Advocates Act, and the advocate was not properly advised about the amendment to the Act."
16:07
16:07

Secretary to the President Calls for Action Against Protests 4

Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building workshop for RDCs and DISOs from the Bugisu and Sebei Sub-regions at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale City on Monday, Kakande emphasized that individuals dissatisfied with government actions should refrain from engaging in protests.
10:21
10:21

Jinja Residents Fall Victim to Violent Attacks as Thugs Exploit Festive Season 1

Jacob Kawanguzi, a 44-year-old Special Hire Driver in Jinja City, became a victim of a horrifying attack by unknown individuals at his home in Busige, Namulesa, located in the Northern Jinja City Division. Kawanguzi, who nearly lost his life during the vicious assault, still reflects on the fateful day he faced off against the attackers, whose identities remain unknown to him.

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07:26
07:26

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

14:59
14:59

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
12:22
12:22

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.
08:28
08:28

Residents of Aderlongo Give Umeme Two-Week Ultimatum Over Power Outage 2 3

Bosco Emot, a resident of Aderlongo trading center, explained that power, which was connected to the area under the Rural Electrification Program, went out in October of the previous year, just a few weeks after the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) handed it over to Umeme.