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21:02
21:02

Relief Woes Force Sub County Officials Out of Office 1 3

The mudslide victims have now pitched camp at the sub county headquarters waiting for relief. Patrick Bikala, the Chief of Bukalasi Sub County, says their operations have grounded to a halt because of the threats from the mudslide victims over relief.
20:31
20:31

Court Martial to Decide Fate of Kabaziguruka's Co-Accused 1

The prosecution led by Major Raphael Mugisha has raised no objection to the documents tendered before court. According to the Amnesty Act, 2000, any forces that are fighting the government and are ready to denounce rebellious activities are free to report to the Commission for pardon.
20:15
20:15

Mosquitoes Resistant to Insecticide Treated Nets-WHO malaria 2

According to the 2018 WHO Malaria Report, studies show that mosquitoes are now resistant to the insecticides used to treat Long Lasting Mosquito Nets-LLMN.
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19:59

Boat Accident: One More Body Recovered mv kalangala 1 1

Asuman Mugenyi, the Director of Operations Uganda Police Force, says the divers sighted the body while trying to retrieve the wreckage of the boat from the lake.
19:26
19:26

Boat Accident Caused by Recklessness-Works Minister capsized boat 1 2

Azuba noted that the bilge should be kept dry at all times by bilge pumps, adding that government was still undertaking investigations and would address the country in future on the matter.
19:00
19:00

Masaka Municipal Council, Businessman Clash Over Building land grabbing 2 1

During a council meeting chaired, the Masaka municipality Mayor Godfrey Kayemba Afayo says that they were surprised to receive a notice from lawyers, acting on behalf of a businessman Emanuel Lwasa Kawesi, instructing tenants to vacate the building within 90 days. Kayemba says that Lwasa once claimed to be a tenant at the building but he is surprised that he is claiming ownership of the building.
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Mourners Castigate Museveni Over ‘Spiteful Comments' as MV K Palm Owner is Laid to Rest requiem service 3 1

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality MP, said whenever something bad occurs in Uganda, government is quick to look a scapegoat. Ssemujju notes that the K-Palm accident was just another indicator to government that all isnt well on Ugandan waters.
18:35
18:35

Mutebile Institutes Investigation into Leaked Letter 1 2

COSASE Chairperson Abdu Katuntu cited a letter signed by Governor Mutebile making rounds on social media indicating that confidential documents have been sent to him.
18:09
18:09

Students Flee School After Strike 2

After the strike, students fled when a team of police personnel led by the Kotido District Police Commander, Alfonse Ojangole arrived at School.
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Affirmative Action Eludes Indigenous Communities-Commission community 1 3

Medi Kaggwa, the Chairperson Uganda Human Rights Commission, says they have been monitoring the indigenous communities in mining areas to ensure that they benefit from the affirmative action.
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Oulanyah Demands Accountability for UGX 50 Billion Maritime Loan boat accident 1 2 Top story

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, tasked government to avail a progress report on the implementation and utilization of 50.4 billion shillings million loan provided for maritime communication on Lake Victoria.
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Minister Tasks Karamoja Officials on Livestock Diseases john byabagambi 1 3

Dr. Henry Mulondo, the Kotido District Veterinary Officer, says the population doesnt heed to advice from technical people.
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17:02

MPs Express Doubts on Campaign Financing Bill 4 1

Speaking at a meeting discussing the bill convened by National Democratic Institute Civil Society Alliance for Campaign Finance Monitoring ACFIM at the Africana Hotel, MPs argued that what is critical is educating voters on role of MPs.
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Katikkiro Mayiga Visits Kkooki Amidst Protests buganda kingdom 1 1

Joseph Ssebyala, the Kkooki Chiefdom Cultural Minister accuses Mengo of deliberately undermining their cultural leader who should have been addressed as His Royal Highness. He says they were earlier compelled to suspend any cooperation with Mengo because of undermining their cultural institution.
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Uganda's Coffee Production Now at 5.8 Million Bags 1 1

According to the Managing Director of Uganda Coffee Development Authority, Emmanuel Iyamulemye Niyibigira, the latest data shows that overall production stands at 5.8 million 60-kilogramme bags, an increase of one million bags.
16:22
16:22

Bagyenda's Aide Stole Central Bank Documents - BoU 4 1

Opio says that their CCTV cameras captured Bagyendas assistants smuggling bags of documents from the Central Bank early this year. Opio made the revelation under the directive of Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, who had been tasked to explain whether the Central Bank had any case of stolen documents.
15:57
15:57

Number of Albertine Bursary Scheme Applicants Overwhelming bursary sheme 3 1

Godfrey Sserwanja, the Hoima District Education Officer, says more than one thousand candidates have picked application forms from his office, adding that more are still coming.
15:45
15:45

Fort Portal Hospital Stuck with Unclaimed Body for 11 Years kasenda sub-county 1 1

The body was found in a garden in Kasenda Sub County in 2007. Police at that time believed that the body could be that of Reverend Father Anthony Kiiza who went missing that year
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15:39

Lawyers to Play Music in Court to Disprove Cyber Harassment Case brian isiko 1

According to records presented before the court earlier, Isiko sent love songs by American celebrities like Don Williams, Akon and Enrique Iglesias and a collection of poems to Rwabwogo. One of the messages read before the court is lifted from the lyrics of Akons song; Put the Blame on Me.
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15:09

Driver Shot Dead in Fuel Theft driver arrested 1

Latif Zaake, the Southern Region Police Commander, says they have apprehended the security guard behind the shooting to help with police investigations.
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