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16:44
16:44

MPs Probe URA Over UGX 125Bn Retention Without Authorization 1 3

Out of the 568 billion warranted, the Auditor General's report revealed that URA spent 443.79 billion only, resulting in an unspent balance of 125 billion, and yet, the unspent funds were not returned to the consolidated account which flouted the Public Finance Management Act.
16:20
16:20

Court to Decide Whether to Try Kaweesi Murder Suspect in Absentia Kaweesi Murder Case 1

In May 2023, the court issued an arrest warrant for Kasujja, who has eluded police to date. On Tuesday, the Prosecution asked the court to proceed with the matter in the absence of Kasujja.
15:28
15:28

MTN, Airtel Ordered to Provide Phone Printouts to Terror Suspect Yusuf Nyanzi Yusuf Nyanzi 1

Nyanzi petitioned the Court to direct Airtel and MTN Uganda to give him the call printouts detailing their matrix, GPS coordinates, Base Transceiver Station, Base Station Controller, and cell tower triangulation with their names and locations including their code numbers both in full and short.
14:33
14:33

IGG Vows to Incite Public Against Corrupt Officials

Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre to mark the 20th African Anti-corruption Day celebrated today, July 11, Kamya said the public must understand that there is a relation between their miserable lives and the actions of government officials who squander money meant for the improvement of their welfare.
14:22
14:22

Agriculture, Education Ministries Partner to Promote Agribusiness among Learners ministry 2 1

More than 100,000 students and pupils from 2,000 schools across the country are expected to participate in this year's educational show, where the focus will be on modern farming practices and affordable agricultural technologies that cater to the needs of young people.
14:03
14:03

Kikuube Businessman Arrested Over Murder police 1

Charles Agaba, one of the residents says that they found Byaruhanga fighting for his life on Monday morning and attempted to rush him to the hospital for treatment. He, however, passed away before accessing medical care.
12:55
12:55

Mbarara City Opens Website To Business Community For Advertisement 3

This initiative is a result of collaboration between Mbarara City authorities and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), aiming to upgrade the website and utilize it to generate additional revenue.
12:45
12:45

Man Held For Hacking His Colleague for Cheating on his Wife 2

According to James Kabalemesa, the LC 1 chairperson of Mururinda village, the incident occurred on July 9, 2023, around 10:00 PM. Tumwekwase allegedly caught his wife, Vian Niwamanya red-handed having sex with Rwekatarira.
12:14
12:14

MPs want Kyangwali Evictees Resettled in Bugoma Forest 2 1 Top story

Natumanya suggested that a portion of the Bugoma forest reserve should be allocated to resettle the evictees, enabling them to start afresh. She questioned why Ugandans should suffer in their own country while refugees from other nations are provided with assistance.
11:58
11:58

Bribery Claims Mar Parish Development Programme in Wobulenzi Town Council 2 5

Edwin Serebe, the town agent of Bukalasa parish says that the process of disbursing money to other applicants has been slow because an official in the district commercial office asked for a bribe of Shillings 200,000 to upload the names of the applicants on the PDM system.
11:37
11:37

Experts Want E-registry Piloted in Busoga Hospitals Rolled out Countrywide maternal mortality 1 3

One of the biggest causes of maternal mortality for instance is bleeding, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and infections but according to Prof Peter Waiswa, a lecturer and researcher based at Makerere University School of Public Health (MAKSPH) this data can not be relied on for accurate health decisions as the country has noted collected such data for seven years now.
11:04
11:04

Nabilatuk Officials Irked by Delayed Works on District Road Nabilatuk district 3 1

In 2020, Uganda National Roads Authority contracted QubeRoot Construction Company Limited to murrum the 40-kilometer road at Shillings 5.7 billion. The project was expected to be completed in August 2021. However, three years down the road the constructor is yet to complete the works, something that has angered the district officials.
10:30
10:30

Gulu University’s Dr. Mukembo Appointed Pharmacy Board Member MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1

Dr. Mukembo expressed excitement about the appointment and pledged to deliver his best to the Board with the trust invested in him. “Am humbled to add another stone to our country’s building and elevate the name of Gulu University higher," he said,
10:19
10:19

Ugandans Less Bothered About Terror Threat-Security 1 1

Brigadier General William Bainomugisha, the commander of the military police, and Senior Commissioner of Police Steven Tanui, the Kampala metropolitan police commander, conducted the patrols in different parts of the city to raise public awareness about terrorism and direct security operations aimed at preventing extremist acts.
10:03
10:03

Judicial Service Commission Targets Youth Over Rising Sexual Offenses 2

Samuel Mugisha, the Assistant Registrar at Judicial Services Commission, says that an analysis of cases in the criminal registry has shown that sexual-related offenses, such as defilement and rape, remain high compared to other reported offenses.
09:51
09:51

Eight Charcoal Dealers Remanded For Violating Charcoal Ban 1 1

They were charged with two counts of illegal transportation of forest produce contrary to sections 32 (1), (a), and sections 34 (1) & (2) of the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003. The other charge is the illegal transportation and trade in Forest products (charcoal) contrary to Executive Order No 3 issued by President Yoweri Museveni on May 19 this year.
09:34
09:34

Gulu Remand Home Introduces Horticulture to Address Dietary Deficiency 1 1 Top story

Reverend Father Denis Habamungu Silesian from Don Bosco revealed that the greenhouse will initially accommodate 1,000 bags of Anaa F2 Tomato variety seedlings, which will flourish and be ready for harvest after a period of six months. This project aims to address the inadequate food supply that the remand home has been facing.
09:24
09:24

I was Coerced to Sign Documents: Suspect in Police Officers Murder Trial 1 Top story

During the hearing on Monday, Stuart Lugendo claimed that despite spending nearly three years in jail, he was unaware of the charges against him. He alleged that security operatives forced him to sign several statements without allowing him to read them. He claimed that he was coerced into signing the first document with the promise of releasing his tortured and detained family members.
09:11
09:11

Bukedea By- Election: State House Cracks Whip on Security Annet Anita Among 3 1

According to the statement released by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the said incidents occurred before, during, and after the Bukedea by-election elections conducted in June 2023.
08:42
08:42

Gunmen Kill LC1 Chairperson, Critically Injures Two Others Lukung Sub County 1

According to James Okema, a local businessman, the four victims had left their homes on Sunday afternoon to tend to their garden in Lelabur Village when they were ambushed by the armed assailants.
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