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07:29
07:29

Court Rejects Defence Application to Question Kwoyelo in Trial Hearing accusation 3 1 Top story

In a ruling, Justice Duncan Gaswaga noted that since the accused has asserted the rights against self-incrimination by opting to give an unsworn statement, he loses the right to the assistance of the counsel although he gains the advantage of not being cross-examined.
07:53
07:53

Jinja Artist Accused of Falsifying Identity accusation 1 1

Kiira Polic Region Spokesperson, James Mubi told URN on Monday evening that while recording his statement Top K identified himself as Ronald Bamukisa.
13:35
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Jinja Residents In Panic Over Death Threats city 2 Top story

Ayub Wabika, the Jinja North division mayor says that information obtained from the affected communities shows that unemployed youths are behind the leaflets and threatening messages inscribed on resident’s walls. He says that security personnel are investigating the authenticity of the allegations.
17:52
17:52

Busoga Kingdom Reacts to Kadaga’s Loss of Speakership leader 1

“As a kingdom, we are under no obligation to make political commentary over the election processes of the speaker of parliament of the republic, but we cannot say that, all is well with us, because our prayer was that we get more and more of our illustrious sons and daughters in more lucrative positions without losing any, we didn’t see this coming and we didn’t know the scheme was deep, well calculated and spirited,” he said in a statement.
10:50
10:50

Teenager Arrested For Stabbing Jinja Woman village 1 1

According to information obtained by URN, residents surrounding the suspect and she confessed to have fled from Danina village after stabbing Mutesi in the neck.
15:57
15:57

School Director in Luuka Arrested For Defying Presidential Directive country

Wanume was teaching Primary Seven pupils whereas five other teachers who fled the scene were interacting with different pupils and their parents within the school compound.
18:19
18:19

Suspects Arrested For Selling Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Released on Bond investigation

Sayid Kayire and his Amiina Kayire were last week arrested and detained at Mayuge central police station after trading fake coronavirus vaccines in Wante village, Imanyiro Sub County.
15:20
15:20

Ruhinda North MP Drags Voter to Court for Defamation district 1 Top story

Through his lawyers M/S Ortus Advocates, the legislator says Kankiriho with intentions to defame, ridicule and demean his person, published and distributed defamatory text messages in a WhatsApp group belonging to members of Mitooma district.
18:16
18:16

Stolen Operating Bed Recovered in Bugiri investigation 1 1

The bed valued at 18 million Shillings was recovered on Wednesday abandoned in a rented room in Buwunga Sub County, Jinja district. It was stolen last week by unknown people.
13:59
13:59

EU Alarmed by Excessive Force and Arrests of Journalists at Mak Makerere University 1

The university has been the theatre of violence and the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies, as students challenged a 15 per cent cumulative increment on tuition and functional fees. The increment, which started this academic year, will affect all first-year students, for the next five years.
17:21
17:21

Makerere Impasse: Nine Students Suspended Makerere University 1

Those issued warning letters include the Gender and Ethics & Integrity guild Minister, Marion Kirabo, who is also a fourth year student of Bachelor of Laws. Judith Nalukwago a Bachelor of Dental Surgery who is also the Vice Guild President has also been warned.
14:37
14:37

Man in Jinja Arrested for Assaulting Wife security 1 2

It is alleged that Olwenyi slapped Nyamwenge on Thursday night at their home located in block H, Walukuba-Masese division, Jinja municipality after he found clothes of another man in the house.
07:32
07:32

Kamya, Lukwago Disagree on How to Implement Council Resolutions general manager 4 1 Top story

Lukwago, who presented the letter to council on Wednesday, said council is still discussing the report by Kampala District Public Accounts committee on the exorbitant legal costs for, which Musisi and Ouma were summoned.
21:03
21:03

Kasiima Orders Traffic Officers to Inspect Tororo Cement Trucks accident 2 1

Kasiima told URN in an exclusive interview that he has instructed traffic police and the Inspector of vehicles to engage the management of Tororo Cement Industries to ensure that DMCs trucks and incompetent drivers are discontinued from the roads.
17:03
17:03

Defection of 200 FDC Members Sparks Controversy Kabarole District 3 1 Top story

The Kabarole NRM Youth Chairperson, who also doubles at the Speaker Fort Portal Municipality, Gilbert Kayondo, has described Turyaheebwa’s statement as reckless only meant to undermine their hard work. He wants him to apologize.
11:54
11:54

Busoga Chief, Former MP Munaba Fight Over Forest Land district 1 1 Top story

The soldiers handed over Ntale and the three civilians identified as Elvis Bagyananseko, Dennis Kalulu and Joshua Kalulu to Mayuge police station. The two royal guards whose identities have been withheld were detained in the forest.
17:11
17:11

Four Arrested for Alleged Child Sacrifice in Bugiri village

The suspects are alleged to have convinced the deceased's parents that they were taking their crippled child for ritual cleansing, only to return on Saturday without him. They claimed that he was left at a traditional healer.
19:02
19:02

MP's Impounded Vehicle Released district

The car registration number UAZ 523F was seized within Iganga town last month, where Naigaga had gone to attend an event, following a report filed by one Tabitha Minsa, indicating that the same vehicle was used to rob her 45 million outside Centenary bank, Bugiri branch early this year.
11:58
11:58

Police Impounds MPs Vehicle Cited in Robbery Attack Busoga

The car registration number UAZ 523F was seized within Iganga town where Naigaga had gone to attend an event, last evening, following a report filed by one Tabitha Minsa, indicating that the same vehicle was used to rob her early this year.
07:47
07:47

Tooro Kingdom Protests Mention of Kabarole, Ntoroko as Part of Rwenzururu Rwenzururu Kingdom 1 Top story

“On behalf of his Majesty Rukira Basaija Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, Omuk ama’s government and the people of Tooro, I’m writing to protest that content of the said affidavit and draw your attention to the possible disruptive nature of such statements and claims,” reads part of Bitebekezi letter.
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