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23:02
23:02

96 People Return from Europe, North Africa 2

this group brings the total number of returnees to 1,693, ever since June 22nd, 2020 when the country started receiving stranded Ugandans and legal residents.
22:29
22:29

Eastern Legend Corporate Club Seeks 1 Billion to Revive Soroti Stadium big league 1

Apparently, the stadium is in a sorry state since the days of insurgency in Teso. The sorry state of the stadium denied Light SS Football Club chance to use it as a home ground because the Federation of Uganda Football Association-FUFA declined to approve it.
21:04
21:04

Two Babies Die at Arua Hospital During Power Outages-Director Wenreco. 3 2

West Nile Rural Electrification Company-Wenreco, which supplies power to the region has been experiencing intermittent power outages because of the breakdown in one of the turbines at its dams.
20:36
20:36

Stella Nyanzi Officially Quits Makerere to Join Politics Makerere Universit 1 Top story

Dr. Nyanzi tendered in her resignation from Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) early this month, a request that was considered by the Jolly Uzamukunda Karabaaya-led Appointments Board on July 17. Her resignation means Dr. Nyanzi is now free to contest for any political office in the forthcoming elections.
19:59
19:59

Uganda Halts Use of Hdyroxychloroquine for COVID-19 Treatment COVID-19 in Uganda 1

The drug has been used to treat some positive cases of the disease at some treatment facilities like Entebbe General Hospital. It was used in combination with antibiotics like azithromycin and painkillers where needed.
19:53
19:53

Hawkers Charged For Assaulting KCCA Officials

Abdu Sejjoba and Juma Akakwansa appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Mariam Akello on Tuesday afternoon. Court heard that while in New Taxi park on July 17th, 2020 Ssejoba assaulted Musa Mutyaba who was enforcing trade order in the park.
17:55
17:55

Tycoon Shumuk Tasked to Explain Dubious Takeover of Dewinton Land 4 1

Mukesh repossessed the said property in 1992 from the East African Aluminum Works Company which had owned it since 1953. But according to a select committee which is investigating the controversial repossession of Departed Asian properties in Uganda, the transfer of ownership for the said land is dubious.
17:36
17:36

Gov't Issues SOPs for Boda Bodas Parliament 1 2

According to Joy Kabatsi all Boda Boda cyclists should sanitize regularly including their jackets and motorbikes before every trip. They will also be required to wear helmets which should be sanitized while passengers wear face shields or masks.
16:58
16:58

Uganda's COVID-19 Cases in Lower Risk Ages 1

Health officials note that over 80 percent are aged 20-40 while around 10 percent are 50-60 years old. This according to doctors is one of the main reasons why the country has not yet registered any COVID-19 related death.
16:52
16:52

UNRA to Divert Traffic at Naalya Roundabout

UNRA’s Media Relations Manager, Allan Ssempebwa, says effective July 23, Kamuli road that leads to Naalya roundabout shall be closed and traffic diverted to East Africa and Kaduyu road, next to the National Council for Higher Education.
16:21
16:21

MPs Want Gov't to Resolve SGS Contract Saga Parliament 1 1

On Tuesday, Members of Parliament on the physical infrastructure committee were supposed to meet a team from the Ministry of Works, Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), the Attorney General William Byaruhanga and the former AG Mwesigwa Rukutana, but none showed up except their representatives.
16:20
16:20

DP Suspends Two Officials Over Membership Cards 3

According to Mao, well as the genuine DP membership cards have the signature of the acting Secretary General, the ones issued by Shaffiq Dembe and Didas Lukyamuzi lack the signature.
15:22
15:22

Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse People Power Supporters in Kamwokya, Kalerwe 1 2

The large crowds drew the attention of the police led by the Kira Road DPC Herbert Nuwagaba who fired tear gas and dispersed the supporters.
13:11
13:11

Court Awards UGX 70m to Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipal Officials for Illegal Interdiction

Delivering his judgment on Tuesday, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija said that the three officials were put through a lot of inconvenience, both psychologically and physically by going to court to prevent the alleged illegalities.
12:34
12:34

Flood Victims in Kasese Go Without Food displaced persons 3 4

Julius Monday Kule, the Camp leader says they have spent three weeks without receiving any support from both government and well-wishers.
12:19
12:19

Gov’t Officials Meeting in Entebbe to Discuss Possibility of Ending Lockdown COVID-19 1 1 Top story

The government started easing COVID-19 restrictions a month ago, after more than two months of a total lockdown that was announced as one of the measures to control the spread of COVID-19. But salons, arcades, bars and bodaboda businesses have remained closed, alongside churches, schools and other public gatherings.
12:06
12:06

Amuru Officials Disagree on Closure of Covid19 Quarantine Center 1

The task force ran out of food to feed the suspects in institutional quarantine by Saturday last week.
10:53
10:53

Residents Use Hoes to Work on Mbale-Bukiende Road 1

Sam Wanambwa, one of the residents told URN that they decided to work on the road following their repeated pleas to the authorities for intervention in vain.
10:27
10:27

Three Injured in Lamwo By Teargas Gas Canister 1

According to Onyon, the security officers found a young boy locking the door to their house around 8pm and asked him why he was flouting the night curfew. He tried to resist the reprimand by the officers leading to a scuffle that attracted the intervention of his relatives.
10:04
10:04

Gov't Provides UGX 2.1B for Nakatsi Seed Secondary School Construction 3 1

Kuloba said about 285 seed schools will be constructed in several Sub counties across the country this financial year to address the shortage of Secondary schools.
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