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07:46
07:46

Mzee Benjamin Olwa: A Life of Service and Integrity Makerere University 1 2 Top story

His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected as a Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) councilor for Jinja Municipality and later served as Deputy Mayor. Mzee Olwa’s political influence grew when he joined the Constituent Assembly in 1994, where he played a pivotal role in drafting Uganda's 1995 Constitution.
12:41
12:41

Deputy IGG Demands Disbandment of District Service Commissions corruption 1 1

Dr. Achan emphasized the urgent need to stop this malpractice, warning that it not only denies deserving individuals the opportunity to serve but also results in a public service filled with underqualified personnel. This, she noted, leads to incompetence, inefficiency, poor service delivery, and overall detriment to the country’s development.
18:44
18:44

Gunmen Shoot, Injure Kinyara Sugar works cane Loader job 1

Reportedly, Obua, along with three other cane loaders, set out from Kinyara Sugar Factory to load sugar cane from Kihonda village.
07:16
07:16

Education Ministry Asks Stanbic to Ensure National Representation in Schools Program climate change 3 2

For the past eight years, Stanbic Bank Uganda has hosted secondary school debate competitions known as the Stanbic National School Championship. The competition aims to identify and promote talent, stimulate innovation, and recognize the best innovative idea with significant business sense and societal impact.
20:21
20:21

Processed Banana Hits the Market project 1

BIRDC boasts of extracting flour from banana fingers, locally known as “tooke flour,” which is a raw material for several forms of bakery products ranging from cake, bread, chapattis, crisps, biscuits, porridge, etc, coupled with nutritious supplements, paper extracted from banana fibre, among other products still under study.
10:11
10:11

Police to Implement Annual Promotions to Enhance Staff Development area 1 1

Speaking at the piping ceremony of newly promoted police air wing personnel in Jinja city on Wednesday, Omoding highlighted the need for officers to progress in their ranks and avoid stagnation, even as they gain experience and seniority in their respective roles.
07:26
07:26

Police Arrest Bugiri District Service Commission Impostor member 1

Trouble for Musenero started when several job seekers from Bugiri district and the surrounding areas, presented police detectives with phone conversations where the suspect would ask them to pay money to facilitate their recruitment into government service.
19:32
19:32

Dad Graduates Alongside Daughter in Pursuit of Excellence as a Tour Guide school 1 2

Kibiina reveals that some reputable tourism agencies have been denying him high-profile clients, citing low levels of literacy and etiquette to suit their tastes and preferences in the modern adventure and leisure services industry, however, with a certificate in social work, he hopes to break such barriers.
18:01
18:01

Committee Irked By Encroachment on Railway Land job 2

The committee chairperson, William Korotyo says that, before their fact-finding trip in Jinja City, they had received reports of squatters who have constructed permanent houses within the rail line and its’ surrounding reserves.
13:44
13:44

Kiira EV Inspires Students to Embrace Homegrown Tech Solutions country 2 3

Kiira motors cooperation is the first automotive factory in the country which is currently constructing a manufacturing plant at a 100-acre piece of land in Mutai village, Jinja district. The company is expected to manufacture solar-powered, electric and fuel supported vehicles.
17:05
17:05

Man Abandons Bodaboda Job to Preach Bobi Wine Presidential Bid Fulltime people 2 1

“His love for Kyagulanyi is uncontrollable, it has resulted into his frequent arrests during protests as security operatives often pick him from home, accusing him of masterminding or having knowledge of all civil disobedience movements but later release him without any charges,” says his brother.
12:12
12:12

Jinja Man Starves to Death deceased 1 3 Top story

Ivan Kayibanda, a resident of the area says the deceased would spend days without food since he lacked sustainable income to feed himself
04:52
04:52

700 Families Threatened with Eviction from Houses in Jinja land 3 1

The said land, covers six plots, measuring about four acres along Kisinja road and Nile crescent. It was host to the Ministry of Works employees in the '90s. But the employees continued occupying the said land even after losing their jobs in early 2000'.
18:02
18:02

Jinja Officials Resolve to Sell Off Gov't Property to Finance Headquarter Construction job 1

However, the Jinja LC 5 chairperson, Titus Kisambira, says the works have stalled due to lack of funds. "We cost the construction works at an estimated fee of Shillings 4.3 billion. We are currently stranded due to lack of funds,” he said.
20:31
20:31

ICT Minister Asks Local Government Staff to Support NRM or Quit district 1 2 Top story

Nabakooba also took a swipe at some local government public relations officers for failing to update district websites detailing government achievements such as mechanized agricultural systems in preference of discussing political tales, which have dragged young people in abject poverty since they lack information to transform their lives.
12:39
12:39

Bugweri DEO Under Investigations for Mismanaging Funds district 1 1

The funds comprise of 16 million Shillings meant for capacity building of school management committees, 17 million Shillings for monitoring of the UNICEF program, and the 3.2 million Shillings allocated to monitoring of the 2019 primary leaving exams.
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.
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