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22:10
22:10

Kaabong Fugitive Soldier Shot Dead Kaabong District 1 1

Maj. Telesphor Turyamumanya, the 3rd Division Spokesman, says the mission to hunt for Masaaba continued until he was cornered at Lolelia Detach in Kaabong on Tuesday afternoon. He explains that after realizing that he had been rounded by soldiers, Masaaba reportedly started shooting at them, prompting a retaliation that killed him.
20:40
20:40

URA Humbles Onduparaka 2-1 At Green Light Stadium URA FC. 3 2 Top story

Rwothmio converted a pass in the 49th minute of the game giving URA a comfortable lead over their hosts.
20:17
20:17

NWSC Cut Trees to Pave Way for Katosi Water Pipeline 5 1 Top story

It is aimed at pumping 240million liters of water each day to cater for increasing demand in Kampala metropolitan area.
19:55
19:55

Floods Spread To New Areas 4 1 Top story

Lillian Nkwenge, the Spokesperson Uganda National Meteorological Authority, says farmers should move to raised lands to prevent their crops being swept away by floods as has been experienced in some districts.
19:28
19:28

Finance Ministry Wants Sole Control Over NSSF 7 3

However, Ajedra says splitting the oversight of a large institution like NSSF is a recipe for disaster because it puts the fund at risk, saying this will create “a stalemate in decisions” and “supervisory loopholes.”
18:54
18:54

Victim of Bwaise Taxi Park Clashes in Agony 4 1 Top story

Kinene suffered brain injury and fractured skulls during clashes involving drivers in Bwaise Dembe Park Operators and Kaas Club Taxi Park in Bwaise on September 23rd, 2019.
18:32
18:32

Kole District Roads in Appalling State Uganda Road Fund 1 1

Some of the roads that have remained in a poor state include Aboke to Ogur border in Lira district about 20km, Alito trading centre to Ngetta border in Lira district and Aboke to Otwal border in Oyam district. The affected roads are under the district mandate to ensure routing maintenance with funding from the Uganda Roads Fund but have remained narrow, some bridges collapsed, blocked drainage channels and bushy.
18:04
18:04

I was Attending Private Gold Testing Classes- Suspect Richard Kamugisha 1 1 Top story

Kamugisha told court that he only got to know of his co-accused on January 10, 2018 following their arrest at Physical Chemistry Laboratory in Makerere University where they were allegedly conducting fake gold tests. He explained that he had travelled to the village to prepare for Christmas by the time the crime he is accused of committing occurred on November 25, 2017.
17:57
17:57

IGP Cancels Bobi Wine's Independence Day Concert 1

Ochola said Bobi Wine did not consider plans for traffic control, crowd control and security for revellers.
17:47
17:47

Africa Moots for Joint Position on Global Technology 2 1

The formulation of an African position according to Godfrey Mutabaazi the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission will enable Africa tackle all the challenges each member country faces relating to ICT.
17:33
17:33

Heavy Rainfall Threatens Bumper Crop Harvest in Lamwo farmers 1

Tom Kayira Acire, a farmer in Poba Parish, Tegot Kwera South in Agoro Sub-county says he planted rice this season but notes that he is sceptical of getting bumper harvest due to the heavy rainfalls.
17:27
17:27

Robbers Shoot Dead Their Own in Bundibugyo 1 1 Top story

Taban explains that from the information he has so far gathered, the incident happened around 3am on Tuesday morning when armed robbers attacked the home of Elishia Murosha in Bakuluye village while he attending a vigil for his departed village mate.
17:16
17:16

Fire Guts Iganga Drug Store district 1 Top story

David Muwanguzi, the Iganga District Health Officer, says the fire destroyed anti-malaria drugs meant for seven health centers, saying they have been receiving drugs since last week and the last consignment was recorded on Monday night.
17:14
17:14

Body of Congolese Refugee Retrieved from Lake Albert Fishermen 1

The deceased refugee Identified as Mandero Jaandengidu 25 is said to have escaped from Kyangwali refugee settlement area last week to go and carry out fishing activities on the lake Albert waters.
16:48
16:48

Anaka Sub-County LCIII Chairperson Locked Out of Office 1

Led by Ben Oyoo, the Ywaya Parish LC III councillor and Secretary for Health and Education, the councillors allege that Opobo has been involving in fraudulent land deals and conducting illegal meetings on behalf of the council among others.
16:42
16:42

Sironko District Set for Independence Day Celebrations 4

The forces have for the past two weeks pitched camp in Sironko for parade practice ahead of the day, marked every October 9, in commemoration of the day Uganda gained Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom.
16:27
16:27

Court Bailiffs Reopen Masindi CAO’s Office Court Baillifs 2

The Deputy CAO, Alexander Kikwaya couldn't hide his excitement that the office has been reopened, saying its closure had crippled service delivery in the district.
16:25
16:25

30% of Health Centre IIs Have Access to Water-Primary Health Care Survey 5 1

According to preliminary findings of Primary Health Care Performance National survey 2019, only 30% health centre IIs and 50% of health centre III’s have access to water across the country.
15:49
15:49

Pictorial: 21st National Prayer Breakfast Top story

Pastor Johnny Enlow, the Founder of Restore 7 Organisation USA and Author of the Seven Mountain Prophecy delivered the key note address at the prayers attended by President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga, Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, Principal Judge Yorokamu Bamwine and legislators among others.
15:44
15:44

Omoro Nodding Disease Care Centre Deserted Hope for Humans 4 2

Found in Akoyo village in Lamola parish in Odek Sub county, over 60km East of Gulu town, the center was established by Hope for Humans to support ailing children drawn from Acholi and Lango sub regions to receive palliative care, medical therapy, nutritious food supplements and special education among others.
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