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15:56
15:56

Landslide Hits Five Sub Counties in Bududa District 1 1

According to Militon Kamoti, the Bududa District LCV chairperson, the landslide occurred last night and affected sub-counties such as Bufuma, Nametsi, Bumayoka, Lutsekhe, and Bundesi.
14:50
14:50

Pader District Reports Alarming Malaria Infection Rates Pader DLG 4 1

Pader’s malaria focal person Cyprian Odong, shared shocking details during the meeting saying out of 230,086 individuals tested for malaria in Pader, 125,159 tested positive, resulting in a distressing 54% infection rate.
14:46
14:46

Three Detained in Connection with Bweyogerere Fuel Manager's Murder Northern Bypass 1 1

“So far we have three suspects, among them there is one who was arrested and was found sleeping under the bridge of the flyover, near the crime scene. He has led us to other two of his colleagues over the weekend,” Owoyesigyire said.
14:30
14:30

Bulambuli Struggles to Utilize Road Rehabilitation Funds Amidst Heavy Rains 1 1

Speaking in a phone interview on Monday, Annet Nandudu, the LCV Chairperson of Bulambuli District, explained that the district, which is 90% mountainous, faced difficulties accessing certain areas due to persistent rain. As a result, only 75% of the funds were used, as the rain prevented them from completing the planned roadworks.
13:57
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.
13:47
13:47

Diplomat's Vehicle Impounded Over Accident 1

According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region police spokesperson, it is alleged that Agatha was crossing the Kapchorwa-Nabongo road after fetching water when the speeding Land Cruiser from Kapchorwa knocked her down killing her on the spot.
13:09
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.
11:09
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,
11:01
11:01

Manafwa District Boss Accused of Forging Letter for Butiru Municipality 1

John Wangolo, the Buweswa Sub County LC V Councilor, says that the LCV chairperson and a few district executives met last week and decided to send a letter to the ministry without including Bubulo, which had been officially passed in 2018.
10:45
10:45

National Teachers Bill Not the Answer to Uganda’s Education Issues 3

Paparu argues that most education policies approved by the Cabinet are discriminatory, irrelevant, and demotivating for teachers, thereby undermining the management of the education sector.
10:37
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.
10:32
10:32

Police Investigate Death of Nabumali High School Student

Taitika explained that Cheropu fell ill on Monday of last week, and after being called by the school, her mother took her to Elgon Hospital, where she died shortly after being admitted.
07:47
07:47

Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Introduces Garbage collection Fees, Scouts to Address Poor Waste Disposal

Starting this month, the town council has prohibited the crude dumping of garbage outside residential compounds or business premises. Residents will now be required to pay a fee of 100 Ugandan Shillings per kilogram of waste collected.
07:32
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.
07:25
07:25

Authorities in Kasese on Campaign to End School Absenteeism

ccording to Milton Kule Mbwarara, the Town Council Chairperson, 20 pupils, and their parents were arrested last week during an operation at Kithoma market on school days. They were later cautioned by the local authorities and the police.
07:16
07:16

Mobile Communities Frustrate Polio Vaccination Campaign in Moroto Lotisan sub county 2 1

Dr. Ronald Miria Ocaatre, supervisor of the mass polio vaccination campaign in the Moroto region, noted that progress had been made despite the challenges encountered by the team. He emphasized that the campaign had gone well across most of the district, but the network issues hindered data upload in three sub-counties.
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