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15:26
15:26

Security Guns Down Otuke's "Notorious" Thief Uganda Police 2

Norman Ouni Kauna, 36, a resident of Otuke Town Council was shot dead on Tuesday night while trying to rob a shop in Owinyo ward, Olilim Town Council.
13:07
13:07

UNFPA Commits Continued Support To Uganda’s Teenage Pregnancy Fight 1 6

The 25 million Euros project (approximately 100 billion Shillings) was being implemented in the 14 districts of the West Nile and Acholi Sub-region benefiting both the host and South Sudan refugee population.
12:17
12:17

How Striga Weed is Devastating Agago Farmers 1

James Oyet the chairperson LC3 of Lokole sub-county, thinks the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture should do more in ridding the country of invasive weeds, or sensitize farmers on how to eliminate the weeds, saying the effect is not only on individual farmers, but many government projects purposed to support farmers with revolving funds.
09:43
09:43

Alur King Bans Sale Of Kingdom Land By Clan Chiefs Alur Kingdom 1 1

According to King Olarker, it is unfortunate that the very chiefs who are supposed to safeguard Kingdom land are deeply involved in its illegal sale, and this practice must cease immediately. He emphasized that the prevailing high poverty levels should not drive the chiefs and their subjects to sell their land, which is their most valuable asset.
08:32
08:32

Teenager Drowns While on Fishing Expedition 1 1

Preliminary reports indicate that Gerald met his death at around 2 p.m. on Monday. It is alleged that Gerald went on a fishing expedition together with five unidentified fishermen on the fateful day. He drowned while attempting to cross the flooded stream after being swept by the strong waves.
07:51
07:51

Over 400 Arsenal Fans in Amuru Battling Stomach Complications After Celebratory Meal 2 1 Top story

Michael Odora, an Arsenal supporter and Chairperson of the business community in Lajalula Trading Centre who is also treating the condition says they suspect that the food which was cooked in the open could have been poisoned by a dirty-minded person.
15:59
15:59

Lack of Electricity, Poor Road Networks Delay Establishment of Nwoya Fruit Factory 1 4

In 2018, President Yoweri Museveni directed the Uganda Development Cooperation (UDC), facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture, to establish a fruit factory in Lolyango Village under the name Delight Uganda Limited.
14:11
14:11

One Ugandan Arrested, Five on the Run for Faking Kidnap in South Sudan 1 1

Geoffrey Osborn Oceng, the Lamwo Resident District Commissioner, disclosed that four days ago, they received distressing calls from the suspects, claiming to be abductees, demanding ransoms.
10:23
10:23

Museveni Queries Delayed Construction of Gulu University Teaching Hospital MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1

The President noted that the VAMED Engineering Gmbh team had brought in cheaper finances with an interest rate below 1 percent proposed for the project compared to the 5 percent interests the Finance Ministry has been signing in the past.
08:46
08:46

No Relocation Funds to “Mother” Districts till FY 2024/25-Gov’t New Cities 1 3

Paul Mwanja, the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Social Services in the Ministry of Finance, says that whereas the mother districts require Shillings 1 billion for their relocation, the government is currently financially constrained to fund the exercise.
22:59
22:59

Vendors Protest Poor State Of Paidha Market European Union 3 1

Joyce Apwoyorwoth, the Vegetable dealers’ chairperson says that the state of the market worsens during the rainy season since the market floods, yet they have no lockups and stalls to keep their commodities safely.
22:26
22:26

Zombo District Rolls Out New Property Tax Rates 1 2

Mustafa Ongom, the Zombo district secretary of finance, planning and administration said they project to collect over 4.9 billion shillings from property rates to expand the local revenue base for the district.
16:05
16:05

Heavy Rains Destroy School, Houses in Alebtong District 1 2

The rain caused significant damage to Oloo Primary School, where four classrooms, three pit latrines, and the office were destroyed.
12:51
12:51

Gov’t to Probe Allegations of LRA Funding, Sex Slave Trade by ICC Official 1

The State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello Oryem says the revelation has exposed the truth about LRA's alleged Western sponsors, even though when the government made it clear in the past, no one cared to listen.
14:16
14:16

Farmers in Nwoya Start Production of Macadamia Trees to Conserve Environment UN Women 3 2

Joshua Mugabe Mucunguzi, the Uganda Country Director of TREEO Fairventures Gmbh said that they have in the first season supported the farmers through Delight Uganda Limited with Macadamia tree seedlings for 100 hectares and will in the next season provide another 100 hectares.
13:52
13:52

21 Journalists Brutalized in Line of Duty in One Year-ACME Report 1 1

The figure is the highest among victims of media freedom violations in the country in just a year according to the new report titled “Systematic Threats to Journalists, Activists, and Freedom of Expression”.
11:51
11:51

Gov`t to Launch Climate Smart Agriculture Worth 350M USD Nwoya District 4 1

Minister Bwino revealed that the project, valued at US$ 350 million, received Cabinet approval last week and is now awaiting parliamentary endorsement for immediate implementation. 'Climate Smart Agriculture' will target 18 sub-regions, including Acholi, Karamoja, Lango, and West Nile sub-regions.
08:26
08:26

Agro-Supermarket Hubs Raise Hope Among Farmers in Acholi 5 2 Top story

Dr. Jillian Adyeri Omalla, a farmer and Founder of Delight Uganda Limited, expressed optimism among farmers, citing the previous challenges of poor post-harvest management due to the lack of storage facilities and limited market access.
08:09
08:09

Former ICC Employee Accused of Funding LRA Leader Kony 1 Top story

“Between December 2006 and October 2007, Inder allegedly transferred funds to the LRA on at least six occasions. According to direct witnesses, between 40,000 USD (about 136 million shillings) to 60,000 USD (204 million shillings) was transferred each time through Western Union and picked up by LRA commanders in Juba,” Frivet’s statement reads in Part.
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