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19:09
19:09

Gov’t Moves to Introduce Second Dose of Measles Vaccine Ministry of Health 1

Dr Alfred Driwale, the programme manager UNEPI says the introduction of a second dose is critical because it will protect children who are younger than nine months and are susceptible to the disease.
19:04
19:04

Development Partners Demand Immediate Appointment of IGG Anti-Corruption 1

Development Partners with Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) in the country have expressed concern about the delayed appointment of a substantive Inspector General of General (IGG) whose absence they say affects the fight against corruption.
18:42
18:42

Kalembe Suspends Campaigns over Lack of Funds money and politics 5 1

Kalembe is seeking 125 to 150 Million Shillings to canvass for votes in the remaining 77 districts in 36 days.
18:24
18:24

NUP Rejects Withdrawal of Flag Bearers from Parliamentary Races 1 1

Joel Ssenyonyi, the NUP spokesperson, says that the party has written to the Electoral Commission blocking the withdrawal of the candidates.
18:23
18:23

Gov’t Outs Guidelines on Pregnant School Girls 1 Top story

According to the guidelines, school administrators are required to keep in touch with the pregnant girls to monitor their wellbeing and provide the necessary emotional, moral and spiritual support. The schools will also be expected to keep the records of whoever is responsible for the pregnancy for easy tracking when the need arises.
18:03
18:03

Ikumbya Health Center III Closed After Five Staff Test Covid-19 Positive coronavirus

The Luuka district health officer, Christopher Wandira says that the maternity ward and laboratory will remain operational, however, members of the public have been advised to seek medical services from the lower health center IIs or Kiyunga health center IV.
17:57
17:57

Court Dismisses Forgery Case Against EC Lawyers Hamidu Lugoloobi 1 Top story

During the hearing, Hamidu Lugoloobi accused the applicant of lying because the available evidence shows that he was in court and personally signed the consent document that was later endorsed by Justice Nambayo. Lugoloobi said the consent was done in the presence of Kalali and his lawyers, Earnest Isaac Muwanga and Geoffrey Mutyaba.
17:52
17:52

Opposition Leaders in Kabale Storm Police Station Demanding Release of NUP Supporter 8 2

Katebire was arrested by police on Tuesday for allegedly accusing Brian Amperire, the Kabale District Police Commander and Darius Nandiinda, Kabale Resident District Commissioner of confiscating posters of NUP presidential aspirant, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi
17:35
17:35

US Ambassador Calls for End to Voter Bribery corruption 1 1

In her statement, Ambassador Brown said that corruption can also undermine electoral processes and that the donor community remains concerned by the level of voter bribery in the country.
17:18
17:18

South Sudanese Soldier Accused of Shooting Senior Officer, Sneaks Into Uganda 1 1

According to Kidega, the Eastern Equatorial State Governor Loius Lobong Lojore says intelligence information indicates that the suspect could have sneaked into Uganda where he is believed to be hiding in Palabek refugee settlement in Lamwo district.
17:16
17:16

Lawyers Demand Unconditional Release of Kyagulanyi's Bodyguard , Benjamin Katana 2

In an application filed before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court, the lawyers led by Benjamin Katana and Shamim Malende allege that Ariho has been held beyond the mandatory 48 hours without any charges against him since his arrest on December 4th.
17:03
17:03

Luuka Voters Want Improvement in Cash Crop Prices district 3 1

Luuka is one of the largest sugarcane growing districts in Busoga sub-region with 80% of the population either directly or indirectly involved in sugarcane industry, 15% deal in coffee whereas the rest are small scale holder farmers dealing in food crops.
17:00
17:00

Regional Permit Offices Won't Reopen Till March 2021 Face Technologies

"The public will be notified through public notices and media announcements, when they can come to pick their licenses," says a statement from the Works and Transport Ministry. The refusal by the government to renew the license of Face Technologies drew public reactions, which had largely given approval of the South African company for the efficiency, it exhibited relative to previous operations.
16:44
16:44

LCI Chairperson in Serere Attempts to Block Muntu’s Rally Gen. Mugisha Muntu 1 2

Simon Okot, the LCI of Kamod Cell in Kamod Town Council, Serere District attempted to send away Muntu’s team for failing to recognize him as a leader in the area.
16:29
16:29

Clerics Ask Gov't to Involve Faith Organisations in Corruption Fight Religious leaders 1 1

The clerics including the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Archbishop of Kampala Dr Cyprian Kizito and others say that they remain the most trusted custodians of ethical values for the country.
16:07
16:07

Mbale Central Market Goes a Week Without Power 3

Peter Wanzala, a fresh food vendor says most of their fresh products like meat and fish that need refrigeration have gone to waste due to lack of power.
16:07
16:07

Kamwokya Residents Task Candidates to Improve Sanitation, Fight Crime 3 1

The residents of Green Valley, Church Zone, Kisenyi 1 and 2, Kifumbira zone, Mulimira and among other areas argue that the sanitation in the area is appalling and likely to result in an outbreak of diseases.
15:29
15:29

Ndeeba Church Case: DPP Withdraws Charges Against Police Officers Katwe DPC 2 2

The group will now be taking plea afresh on December 14 2020 when they will be appearing in the Anti-Corruption Court.
15:16
15:16

Kalangala Islanders Get Condoms Ahead of Festive Season 1 3

Islanders in Kalangala District have received 23,040 male condoms and 2000 female condoms from Family Rescue Initiative Uganda (FRI-U) just in time for the festive season
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