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20:36
20:36

MP Zaake Tightlipped as Committee Probes him for Misconduct MP Francis Zaake. 3 1

The committee on Rules has granted Mityana Municipality MP francis Zaake two days to scrutinize a video evidence in which he reportedly harassed Professor Barnabas Nawangwe.
19:59
19:59

Services For Refugees in Uganda Running Out in January 1

The warning was issued today by 40 International Non-Governmental Organizations operating in Uganda, ahead of the Global Refugee Forum due to take place in Geneva this week. They say that the international community is failing in its commitment to share responsibility for responding to one of the world's biggest refugee crises.
18:30
18:30

Inter-Parliamentary Games: Uganda Defeats Kenya in Men's Volleyball 3 4

The first set ended 25-18 in Uganda's favour before Kenya fought back to win the second set 25-23. Kenya won the third set before Uganda won the last two sets.
18:14
18:14

Police Science Cadres Decry Poor Remuneration 2 1

The officers, at a rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASPs), trained in different science fields and were appointed as science cadres by the Public Service Ministry. At the time of their appointment, in August 2015, the officers were receiving a gross pay of 1.08 million Shillings.
17:48
17:48

CSO's Re-ignite Black Monday Campaign Action Aid 4

The campaign first launched in 2012 had slowed down. However, the organizers say that the reasons that led to the slowdown have been addressed and that the campaign is returning with a thump. It will involve dressing in black every Monday as well as identifying and talking against the corrupt.
16:31
16:31

Guest House Managers Held Over Theft from Polish Tourist Uganda 1 1 Top story

Luke Owoyesigire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson told URN on Monday that Police swung into action following complaints of loss of property and money by the tourist.
16:22
16:22

Tax Collection Drops Further in November 1

Pay as you earn, which is paid by employed people fell – an indicator that either employers postponed their payments to a later date or reduced on the workers they employ.
15:08
15:08

Health Rights Advocates Call for Regulations of Fast Food Industry 3 1

The call follows a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights-CEFROHT, a human organization that promotes social justice in food, health, trade and investment systems, challenging the broadcasting of advertisements for processed food and sugar-sweetened beverages that are a threat to children’s health.
13:02
13:02

Number of Suspects in Adjumani Clashes Reaches 19 Josephine Angucia

Now, Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Police spokesperson, says the number of suspects in custody at Adjumani central police station has reached 19.
12:30
12:30

‘Air Bridge’ Vaccination Underway for DRC Ebola-Hit Communities 1

With up to 100 armed groups believed to operate in the vast forested region of eastern DRC bordering Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, attacks on Ebola-hit communities have sparked a the humanitarian crisis and threatened aid distribution, amid serious civil unrest.
11:33
11:33

New Approach Needed to Address Malnutrition, Obesity obesity in uganda 1

The report shows that some programmes addressing undernutrition may have unintentionally increased the risk for obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases, in low-income and middle-income countries where food environments are changing rapidly.
11:24
11:24

Bududa Woman Arrested in Connection with Husband's Death

Michael Watira, the LCI Chairperson Bubiino village, says Nabifo called for help at around 2 a.m., saying her husband had a problem. He immediately mobilised community members to respond to the matter, only to find the deceased lying in a pool of blood.
10:54
10:54

Three Dead, Five Injured in Mpigi Accident 1

Three people aboard the Fuso truck were killed on spot. Their bodies have been delivered at the city mortuary pending identification.
07:56
07:56

Former Busia RDC, Investor Deny Harassing Artisanal Miners 7 3 Top story

Engineer Vincent Kedi, an engineer in the Directorate of Geological surveys and Mines, says that at some sites, the landlords gave Mustafa surface rights for 50 years and therefore, they were outsmarted by the investor.
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