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20:21
20:21

Assailant Disguised as Mentally Ill Person to Attack Security Guard in Luwero 2 2

Ivan Ssebuufu, the LCI Chairman of Modern zone says that according to eyewitnesses, the assailant turned up at the Micro Finance in dirty clothes and with polythene bags containing rubbish. Ssebuufu adds that residents thought he was mentally ill but after a few minutes, they heard gunshots only to see him removing a gun from the dead security guard moments later.
20:08
20:08

Parliament Okays Censure Process Against Minister Namuganza 1 3

The report follows an inquiry into allegations of misconduct levelled against Namuganza, who also doubles as the Bukono County MP by his Bukooli Central counterpart, Solomon Silwany on July 13, 2022.
18:33
18:33

Parliament Establishes Post Legislative Scrutiny Committee 1 4

Tayebwa said that the established Post Legislative Scrutiny Committee will help parliament to identify gaps that may need to be updated in the existing laws and policies. In countries where the practice exists, it is used as a mechanism for monitoring the implementation and evaluating the impact of laws.
18:17
18:17

Gov’t Sets Deadline to Connect West Nile to National Power Grid energy poverty 3

Dr. Otala said the committee observed that despite West Nile being a trade hub connecting neighboring South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC, it experiences rampant load shedding and power outages hindering its contribution to the country’s economic transformation.
17:51
17:51

Museveni Promotes Brig Ogik to Major General, Appoints Him 2ND Division Commander 1

Maj. Gen. Ogiki replaces Maj. Gen. Francis Tukirwa, who has been named deputy commander of the UPDF Land Forces. Maj Gen Tukirwa deputises Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga who took over from Gen. Kainerugaba Muhoozi last month.
17:36
17:36

Mengo Court Saga: Prime Minister, Chief Justice Resolve to Work in Harmony 1 3

The decision was reached in a meeting between Nabbanja, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, and the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Nobert Mao in the Chief Justice's Chambers on Wednesday.
17:25
17:25

Veterinary Association Calls for Compulsory Vaccination Against Rabies 2

Records from the Uganda National Institute for Public Health-UNIPH, indicate that over 90 percent of rabies cases are transmitted through dog bites, and the disease has remained a public health concern in the country.
17:01
17:01

Investors, Gov't Agree on Cost of Credit, Taxes 8

The investors' forum asked the government to make sure that UDB rates are lower so as to reduce the cost of doing business in the country, and Government agrees it should reduce to 10 percent..
16:59
16:59

Two Suspects Arrested Over Death of Soldier in Kapeeka 1

Security sources have identified the two suspects as Ivan Byamukama 22 and Harriet Namatovu all residents of Gganda village, Kyebando parish, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district.
16:54
16:54

Guard Arrested Demanding UGX 20M Ransom In Nakawa Division 1 3

According to Owoyesigyire, Mugisa was picked up while demanding a ransom of Shillings 20 million from the minor's parents. He was arrested in an operation that followed the kidnap of 2-year-old Isabella Musimenta, a daughter of Herman Mugarura.
16:45
16:45

Appointing Judges in Acting Capacity Unconstitutional-Court

The Constitutional Court ordered that the Judicial Service Commission-JSC regularizes the appointment of the 16 High Court judges who were appointed on that basis.
16:33
16:33

Kasese Ex-Combatant's Hydraform Machine Lying Idle One Year After Donation Ex-combatants 1 5

Wilson Bwambale Maguniha, one of the beneficiaries blames the government for failing to give them start-up capital to kick-start the project. He is concerned that the machine is likely to develop mechanical problems since it's exposed to a harsh environment.
14:49
14:49

Kamuli Residents Lynch Three Suspected Armed Robbers 1 Top story

According to eyewitnesses, traders were suspicious of a female tenant in the area hosting four unidentified males in her room. They resolved to storm the house at about 10:00 am to force the strangers to identify themselves.
14:33
14:33

Assailant Shoots Security Guard Dead, Takes Gun 1 Top story

The assailant shot the guard several times and made off with his firearm. Moses Ssebalamu, the LC 3 Chairperson of Wobulenzi, says that the assailant fled toward Wampamba zone and disappeared in the bushes.
14:20
14:20

Experts Call for a New TB Vaccine as Global Research Funding Surpasses US$1 Billion Stop TB Partnership

Titled "Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends, 2005 to 2021" shows that despite reaching US$1 billion in spending, funding for TB R&D is a mere fraction of what’s needed to achieve the United Nations' sustainable development goal of ending TB as a pandemic by 2030. Every day, 4400 people continue to die from TB, a treatable and curable airborne infectious disease.
13:09
13:09

Pharmacist Accused of Theft of Medical Supplies Hands Self to Police 2 1

Jimmy Segawa Ebil, the Resident District Commissioner Kitgum said that Akena, a pharmacist handed himself to Kitgum Central Police Station on Tuesday, where he is being detained.
13:03
13:03

Relaxed Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions as 18th Graduation Kicks off at Kyambogo 3 2

Some of the graduates and their parents were seen entering the university without sanitizing their hands. Other students who arrived in cars used the tiny gate with parking, and there was no strict enforcement of the SOPs.
12:37
12:37

Trainees Protest Against Cruel Instructors at Presidential Skilling Center 1 3

Francis Bolingo, the Athuma Sub county LC V councilor notes that there is a need to evaluate the deployment of UPDF instructors at the facility when civilians could be used to give the required skills.
12:18
12:18

Mob Sets Vehicle Ablaze cattle thieves 2

The incident occurred at around 2 am Wednesday morning in Nyarugabu cell in Kiduuma ward in Hoima City West Division. The suspected thugs, who were five in number, reportedly raided Nyarugabu cell in Hoima city in an attempt to steal cattle.
12:12
12:12

UGX 100M Bank Guarantee Not for Repatriating Immigrant Bodies – Ministry of Labour 1 2

Martin Wandera, the Director of Labour, Employment and Occupational Safety and Health at the Ministry in an interview said that the bank guarantee is specifically meant to settle claims raised by migrant workers against external recruitment companies for breach of contract terms.
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