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15:48
15:48

Napak Schools Hosting Repatriated Street Children Struggle With Malaria Surge In Napak district 2 1

Over the past year, 839 children aged between 3 and 15, who had previously been living and begging on the streets of Kampala, were returned to Karamoja and enrolled in Lokodiokodio, Loodoi, and Lotome Girls Primary Schools.
07:05
07:05

Thousands Receive Free Treatment in Zombo Ahead of Thanksgiving for Renowned Eye Specialist Dr Amos Nyathirombo 4 2 Top story

Speaking to our reporter on Monday afternoon at Warr Islamic Health Centre II, Dr. Nyathirombo revealed that he had diagnosed 10 patients with total blindness, who were set to undergo surgery.
06:55
06:55

Bribery, Network Failures Disrupt National ID Registration Across Uganda 1 4

In Masaka, residents at some registration centres report being asked to pay bribes of at least 5,000 shillings to enrollment officers in exchange for quicker service.
16:31
16:31

Why African States Must Protect Immigrant Children From Harm ILO and UNICEF. 2 1 Top story

“We see children displaced or migrating through irregular channels due to multiple factors including conflict, poverty environmental causes but also in search of better opportunities” she Emnet Berhanu, IGAD Migrant Protection Specialist, IGAD Health and Social Division.
09:08
09:08

Two Arrested, Others on the Run After Brutal Attack on Police Officer in Terego

The suspects, currently detained at Terego Central Police Station (CPS), have been identified only as Muse and Ayikobua, both male adults. Other suspects involved in the incident are still on the run and have not yet been identified.
08:40
08:40

Mothers Deliver on Floor as Alwi Health Centre III Runs Short of Delivery Beds 2

Hadijja Aliku, the senior clinical officer in charge of Alwi Health Centre III, said the facility is overwhelmed by the high number of expectant mothers seeking maternity care. With only one functional delivery bed, they are unable to meet the growing demand, leaving women to endure unsafe childbirth.
16:37
16:37

West Nile Residents Concerned over "Limited Impact" of Budget 3

According to Fadhil Lemeriga, a resident of Arua City, the burden of external and internal debt, coupled with corrupt tendencies in the government circles, drastically reduces the expected impact of the budget.
10:33
10:33

Bakoko Bakoru Declares Candidature for Ayivu East Constituency 2 2

Bakoko, in a surprise move on Saturday, declared her candidature for Ayivu East, ending earlier speculation that she would be waiting for a Presidential appointment after the next elections.
10:34
10:34

Arua Police Recover Stolen Pistol 1

Collins Asea the Police Spokesperson for North Nile and West Nile confirmed the recovery of the Pistol and said that while the police were actively pursuing the suspect, he fled his residence and relocated to an unknown location and concerned family members, alarmed by his disappearance, reported the matter to the LCII Chairman, who later informed the police.
14:42
14:42

Women in Nebbi Protest Closure of GBV Shelter 2

The women demanded explanations from their leaders on why their only gender based violence shelter, which handles GBV cases, was closed.
08:04
08:04

Hassan Fungaroo Declares Bid to Reclaim Obongi Parliamentary Seat 2 1

Kaps Hassan Fungaroo is currently the acting President of the FDC party after Engineer Patrick Oboi handed over the Presidency a month ago to allow him to traverse the Country in a bid for re-election to the party Presidency.
07:16
07:16

Tobacco Farmers Storm Post Bank Demanding Full Payment 3 1

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Trade and Tourism secured funds to pay the farmers, many of whom were advised to open accounts with Post Bank to receive the money.
12:09
12:09

One Dead, Five Injured in Pakwach Road Crash Involving Toyota Noah 1

The crash occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, according to a police report filed under reference TAR: 18/2025 and TSD: 06/01/06/2025 at Pakwach Central Police Station.
06:17
06:17

Dr. Amos Nyathirombo to Be Honored in National Thanksgiving Ceremony for Groundbreaking Medical Contributions President Museveni 1 2

Dr. Nyathirombo is part of an elite group of 19 African scientists whose landmark research led to the approval of Moxidectin, a drug more effective than Ivermectin in treating Onchocerciasis (River Blindness).
14:47
14:47

FDC Party Leaders Want Jonam Fishing Community Compensated 2

The fishing community lost their fishing gear to the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) while conducting operations on both the Lake and the River Nile, which resulted in the loss of lives.
11:10
11:10

Communities in West Nile Turn to Dialogue to Curb Teenage Pregnancy 1

According to the communities, a high rate of teenage pregnancy is attributed to a lack of positive parenting and a failure to control and monitor the movement of their children.
16:23
16:23

Non-Citizens Warned Against Participating in National ID Exercise in Arua 3 4

The warning was issued by leaders during the official launch held at the Mayor’s Gardens in Arua City, which took place under a heavy downpour.
09:18
09:18

Hundreds in Arua Walk to End Fistula 3 4

Lillian Eyotaru Boka, the team leader of Palma Memorial Hope Centre, the main organiser of the walk to end Fistula, said their main aim is to raise awareness on Fistula, encourage social reintegration for survivors and advocate for the establishment of a rehabilitation centre.
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