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Mar 2025 23 results
18:42
18:42

Four Dead, Several Injured as Storm Ravages Kalangala 4 4 Top story

The deceased have been identified as Detective Sergeant Michael Mujaasi, a police officer attached to Kalangala Central Police Station, his wife Allen Mujaasi, Godfrey Ssekiwere, and Hassan Wasswa, all residents of Kalangala Town Council.
15:10
15:10

Atiak Health Center IV Drug Store Catches Fire 2 1 Top story

Bosco Okello, a store keeper at the facility told Uganda Radio Network in an interview Saturday that the fire started from one of the air conditioning units installed at the drug store.
15:09
15:09

Bitature Again Loses In Court In $ 26.485Million Loan Dispute

In their appeal to the court, Vantage contended that the deputy registrar erred in law and fact when on October 17 2024 taxed the bill of costs and allowed it only UGX 104million and 90million in instruction fees to lawyers. Vantage argued that that sum was manifestly low, unfair, and inconsistent with the Advocates Remuneration and Taxation of Costs Regulations.
14:53
14:53

NRM Rejects Kawempe North By-election Results, Plans to Petition Court 4 1 Top story

The ruling party’s top organ met yesterday under the chairmanship of President Museveni met n Friday and and resolved to instruct its lawyers to challenge the results in the courts.
10:08
10:08

Disaster Victims in Bulambuli Outraged Over Exclusion from Registration Exercise

The exercise, which ran from December 12 to February 25, was organized by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, LC1s, and RDCs, and aimed to register individuals living in disaster-risk areas in districts like Manafwa, Bududa, Sironko, Bulambuli, Namisindwa, and Mbale.
09:59
09:59

Gulu City MP Aspirant Promises Better Opportunities for Single Mothers vulnerable persons 1 4

In an interview with URN, Ogeri revealed that the incumbent Member of Parliament for the constituency has failed to address the problems facing single mothers in the area.
09:55
09:55

Agricultural Experts Advise Pader Farmers on Aflatoxin Prevention 2 3

Andrew Oketayot, an agricultural officer in Pader District, explained that aflatoxins mainly affect grains like maize, sorghum, and millet when they are not dried and stored properly.
09:49
09:49

Greater Nebbi Leaders Demand Creation of Fire Brigade Unit 1 Top story

“Greater Nebbi districts have booming border points which are at risk in case there's a fire outbreak, so there's a need for the government to consider in establishing a fire brigade unit to reduce the high risks,” Acibu said.
09:46
09:46

Farmers in Arua Continue to Grapple with Garamba Weed 1 3 Top story

Carla Ayikoru, a farmer in Ojibari Village Ajia Sub-County, said the garamba weeds have frustrated her for five years. Ayikoru, who has chosen cassava as her cash crop, said the weeds choke the crops plus other vegetation and spread faster than native weeds.
09:44
09:44

Alphamin Resources Suspends Operations Amid M23 Rebel Advances in DR Congo

According to the statement, all operational mining personnel are being evacuated from the mine site with only essential personnel remaining for the care, maintenance and security of the property.
09:41
09:41

Kamuli Police Search for Suspect in Domestic Violence Murder

According to police reports, the 24-year-old victim, a resident of Mulimira Village, Kasolwe Parish in Kagumba Sub-county, was attacked at Bakusekamajja Zone, Naluwoli Parish in Butansi Sub-county, where she had been living with the suspect.
09:35
09:35

Transporters in Namataba Protest Against Unjustified Taxes

Blasio Buule, who transports firewood from Ntunda and Kyabazaala, shared his grievances, explaining that they pay between UGX 3,000 and UGX 7,000 per vehicle to unacknowledged revenue collectors.
09:31
09:31

Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Appoints New Cabinet

The newly appointed ministers took their oaths in a private ceremony at the Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City, in the presence of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. In February, King Oyo appointed Rwomiire as the kingdom's Prime Minister, replacing Steven Kiyingi.
09:27
09:27

Judiciary Considers Enlarging Chief Magistrates Jurisdiction In Trial of Defilement Cases 2

Speaking at the launch of the Justice4Her project at Masaka High Court, a new initiative aimed at increasing access to quality essential justice services for women and girls who suffer violence, Justice Zeija noted that they are considering the possibility of allowing Chief Magistrates to try certain sexual offenses.
09:24
09:24

Minister Babalanda Warns RDCs Against Divisive Politics 1

Babalanda reiterated that the commissioners serve as unifiers and mobilizers, stressing that they should not be seen as dividing the population along political, religious, or cultural lines.
09:19
09:19

Col. Katongole Urges Infrastructure Development at School of Supply and Transport 3 1

Speaking at the pass-out ceremony of soldiers who underwent an average of four months of training on Friday, Katongole noted that while the UPDF leadership has facilitated the rehabilitation of one block to be converted into staff quarters, most SOST workers still lack on-campus accommodation, which affects the execution of their duties.
09:12
09:12

Deputy Chief Justice Urges Magistrates to Leverage Retired Judicial Officers to Reduce Case Backlog JTI 1

According to Justice Buteera, magistrates can benefit from the wealth of experience of retired judicial officers, particularly in mediation and plea bargaining.
09:07
09:07

NSSF Reports UGX 5 Billion Collection in Three Months of Smartlife Flexi Saving

The informal sector includes small business owners, boda boda riders, market vendors, freelancers, and other self-employed individuals. Without employer-based pension contributions, many in this group have lacked access to retirement savings, leaving them vulnerable in old age. The Smartlife Flexi scheme, is an affordable and flexible alternative, enabling them to save at their own pace without fixed contribution obligations or penalties.
09:04
09:04

NRM Caucus Resolves To Support UPDF Deployment in South Sudan 1 Top story

According to resolutions signed by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua after a meeting with President Museveni at State House Entebbe, the caucus cited historical and regional ties between Uganda and South Sudan as justification for deploying the army to prevent the country from sliding back into conflict.
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