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12:10
12:10

Registrars Concerned About Disrespect from Fellow Judicial Officers 2

The Chief Registrar pointed out that some judicial officers, particularly research magistrates in various high court circuits, appear to prioritize assignments from judges over those given by registrars.
09:28
09:28

Mukono Municipality, Health Director Bicker over Community Youth Centre 3

It was purposely reserved to promote recreation and sports activities, computer and ICT services, leisure and a counselling point for youths. But in 2019, Dr Kkonde reportedly attempted to take over a plot of land measuring 0.642 hectares in Upper Kauga behind the Mukono district headquarters.
08:28
08:28

Directors Suspend Gov't Head Teacher Under Unclear Circumstances Mukono Municipality 3 2 Top story

Nakabiri, who was found seated outside the school gate with primary seven test papers, expressed confusion and disbelief about the suspension letter. She saw no reason to stay at home, especially since she failed to understand its meaning. The gatekeeper was instructed not to allow her access to the school premises.
07:39
07:39

Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria, Five Feared Dead Marine Police 1 Top story

Milton Ecopason, the Officer in Charge of the Marine Police at Katosi, confirmed that the boat was carrying eleven people. He confirmed the rescue of six people, saying the five others are presumed to have drowned. The boat was also carrying over 100 bags of charcoal, 40 bags of silverfish, and other produce.
16:53
16:53

35 Suspected Criminals Arrested in Mukono 2 3

The arrests followed an incident on Friday when Dan Mbogo, a school bus driver of Nile High School, Kyetume was attacked, stabbed and his mobile phone stolen.
13:26
13:26

Mukono LC 5 Chairperson Absent as Council Struggles to Constitute Service Commission Mukono DSC 1 1

There has been a prolonged disagreement between the district chairperson and the Ministry of Public Service. In response, the District Speaker, Betty Hope Nakasi, called for an extraordinary council session to form the commission.
16:22
16:22

Mpuuga Wants Bakaluba Mukasa Indicted for Failing to Constitute District Service Commission DSC 1 2

On January 19, 2023, Winnie Agnes Kabogoza Musoke, the Public Service Commission Chairperson wrote instructing Bakaluba and Mukono district councils to adhere to the procedure of constituting the District Service Commission to avoid unnecessary costly court cases for the government.
15:49
15:49

Businessman Renovates Building Without Certified Structural Assessment, Raising Safety Concerns 1

Engineer Harunah Ssebaduka, the Mukono Municipal Structural Engineer, advises Busuulwa to submit a comprehensive report covering the entire building before proceeding with any further development. The current integrity assessment report submitted to the engineer's office only focuses on the most affected areas.
09:53
09:53

'My Food My Identity' Campaign Launched to Promote Indigenous, Traditional Foods 1 3 Top story

Edward Mukiibi, the President of Slow Food International and Executive Director of Slow Food Uganda, emphasized that the campaign aims to celebrate and promote diversity in food culture while supporting small-scale agroecological producers who rely on traditional knowledge to grow and harvest unique ingredients that have been passed down through generations.
15:02
15:02

Tension As Major Wanyama Claims Seven Acres of Land Mbeya Island 2 2

The situation has sparked outrage among the island's residents, who feel that their rights to due process and rule of law are being undermined. Adding to their anxiety is the fact that police officers who would investigate the matter were reportedly powerless after being threatened by Wanyama and his associates.
07:55
07:55

Mukono Mayor Accuses Town Clerks' Office of Frustrating Mayoral Mandate Mukono Municipality 1

Nkoyoyo says that his role has been hijacked by the Office of the Town Clerk. The Office, he says, has been establishing projects without his knowledge yet he has never received reports about the implementation of activities and audits for review.
14:20
14:20

Leaders Demand Expansion of Mukono General Hospital Private Wing 1 2

Geoffrey Lwanga, the LCI Chairperson of Mulago Cell where the facility is located says that the hospital management should construct a separate private wing due to congestion.
16:58
16:58

Scientists Fight to Protect Nubian Turtle Once Believed Extinct 1

Dr Behangana says the Nubian flapshell turtle which was once presumed extinct everywhere and was believed to have existed in countries like Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, and Sudan, made an unexpected return in River Nile in some parts of Uganda and South Sudan.
14:15
14:15

36 Suspects Arrested for Demolishing of UPDF Major's House in Night Attack 2 1

Namara Karuhanga, who led the gang has reportedly confessed to police to working under the instructions of Jackson Twinamasiko, a resident at Mukono who claims that Major Wanyama encroached on his land. Twinamasiko denied deploying the gang.
17:58
17:58

Museveni Urges New Mukono Bishop to Rally Christians for Devt Mukono Diocese 2 1

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to the newly installed Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, to focus his episcopal ministry towards the economic and social transformation of Christians under his care.
09:47
09:47

Nurses Urged to Register Early for Licenses 2 1

Rose Nassali, Chairperson for the Principals of Health Training Institutions in Uganda, notes that the registration process was made easier since it can be done online. But the challenge is that many graduates wait until when they want to upgrade or get job opportunities and then rush for registration.
17:22
17:22

Indian National Further Remanded for Allegedly Raping Jobseeker 1

According to the charge sheet signed by the Mukono Division Crime Intelligence head, the suspect had unlawful carnal knowledge of the woman without her consent.
12:31
12:31

Mukono Resident Sues PSC for Rejecting District Service Commission Nominees 1

Busulwa through his lawyer, Kenneth Nsubuga petitioned the High Court in Mukono seeking an order quashing the Public Service Commission’s decision rejecting Godfrey Kibuuka Kisuule and Sarah Katumba as chairperson and member respectively.
10:43
10:43

One Arrested Over Banking Agent Robbery in Mukono 1

Gerald Okedi, the sales team leader, says they had spent a long day in Galiraya in Kayunga district selling different beer and had returned with about Shillings 30 million for banking.
16:41
16:41

Nakisunga Sub County Residents Want Stone Quarrying Activities Suspended Drake Lubega 1 2

The residents are bitter that the stone quarrying activities have caused huge damage to their houses, animals, and plants, leaving them in poverty. The activities are also disrupting classes at Rejoice Nursery and Primary School.
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