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17:17
17:17

Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate High Despite Inflation Easing 3

Inflation had been falling since the end of last year when it went above the 10 percent mark, to now 6.2 percent, according to UBOS. BOU says there are still factors that pose risks to the current downward trend hence the cautious approach.
17:04
17:04

Experts Task Gov’t on Regulation of Dangerous Pesticides Usage 1

Last week, the Uganda National Association of Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH) in its survey report revealed that selected districts in northern Uganda had a higher proportion of pesticide residues in vegetables and water sources than other regions.
16:44
16:44

Kyagulanyi Tasks NUP Supporters to Embrace Change Beyond Party Loyalty 4 1

Kyagulanyi said while he wishes for a substantial increase in NUP membership, united under a common voice, he cautioned against losing sight of their primary mission.
16:20
16:20

Supreme Court Orders Fresh Hearing in Kiggundu, DTB Loan Case Fred Muwema 2 3

Tuesday’s unanimous decision by five justices who include the Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, Lady Justices, Faith Mwondha, Percy Night Tuhaise, Justice Mike Chibita, and Stephen Musota arise from a series of legal proceedings initiated by Kiggundu and his two companies against Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda and DTB Kenya.
14:24
14:24

30 Wanted Criminals Arrested in Jinja City 1

The Kiira Regional Police Spokesperson, James Mubi says that they liaised with police commanders across the different policing areas along the Jinja-Iganga highway, who used the highway CCTV cameras and highway patrols to track down the suspects.
13:28
13:28

Researchers Challenge Gov't on Mass Covid-19 Testing Services 1 2

Doctor Jonathan Kitoonsa, a Researcher at the Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute-MRC/UVRI, indicates that is still significant to both research purposes and community health for government to continue providing Covid-19 testing services at all times.
13:08
13:08

US Citizens Advised to Reconsider to Travel to Uganda over Anti-Gay Law, Crime

The US has four travel advisory levels to its citizens: Exercising normal precautions, Exercising increased caution, Reconsidering travel and Complete travel ban.
12:14
12:14

DPP Withdraws Charges Against Mumbere 1 Top story

The Principal State Attorney Lillian Omara informed the Court that the DPP had lost interest in the case and was withdrawing charges against the accused persons.
11:57
11:57

Stillbirth Cases at Mukono General Hospital Worry Leaders 1 1

Stillbirth is fatal death that occurs at or after 20 or 28 weeks of pregnancy. Mukono Hospital Medical Superintendent, Geoffrey Kasirye told the legislators that every month on average, the facility registers between 20 fresh stillbirth cases.
11:27
11:27

Malaria Consortium Campaign Reduces Under Five Infections by Half in Napak 2 4

The program that was launched in 2022 is being implemented by the Malaria Consortium with the assistance of the Village Health Teams who are moving around door to door to deliver medicines to children under five years of age. Dr Anthony Nuwa, the country technical coordinator for Malaria consortium told URN that they have rolled out the exercise to distribute medicines to 35,000 children aged five below in Napak district.
11:01
11:01

Auditor General's Office Starts Validation of Gulu University Staff Ministry of Finance 1 2

The audit team is headed by Isiko Mark, an auditor from the Gulu Regional Auditor`s office, and will target at least 600 staff who are believed to be on the University`s payroll.
10:53
10:53

Enact Law to Declare President’s Health -Odonga-Otto 2 1

Odonga-Otto says what has necessitated the legislation is President Museveni’s self-isolation at State House Nakasero after he tested positive for the pandemic Corona Virus Disease – COVID-19 last week on Wednesday 6th June 2023.
10:41
10:41

Koboko District Vehicle Impounded Over UGX 3.7 Million Debt 1 5

The impounded vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser double cabin registration number UBD 558B, was impounded more than a month ago and handed over to police by the management of NN Toyota in Arua.
10:01
10:01

Elgon Youth Alerted on Huge Agricultural Opportunities in the Region

“Cowdice Company is investing 43 million Euros in an aqua feeds factory in Jinja, and will in one year, be needing 69,000 tons of soya bean, which is a secured market for our youth, and the company will buy directly from them, not through agents.” -Uganda's Ambassador to Belgium Mirjam Blaak Sow
09:24
09:24

Hearing of 30 Criminal Appeals Starts at Mbale High Court 1

The session was flagged off by the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera on Monday at the Mbale High Court premises in Mbale City.
08:33
08:33

Accept Compensation or Lose Your Land, Gov’t Tells Tilenga PAPs Oil and gas 2 5

Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development warned that government has no other option but to forcefully take over the land should the PAPs reject the compensation money.
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