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14:56
14:56

Karuma Bridge Closure:Travelers Decry Congestion At Masindi Port Passengers 2 2 Top story

Following the closure of the Karuma Bridge in September that links Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub-regions, the government guided that people intending to access Northern Uganda should use alternative routes, including the Masindi Port route via Apac district.
17:57
17:57

Karuma Hydropower Plant Commissioned 3 3

Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development said that Karuma represents a major milestone in our national energy strategy and will significantly boost power generation capacity, enhance energy security, and support sustainable development
13:36
13:36

Gov't Announces Total Closure of Karuma Bridge for Three Months 2 2 Top story

Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed in April this year after engineers found crucial components of the bridge among them the bearings, and the expansion joints had worn out and developed cracks.
14:24
14:24

Parliament Directs Supplementary Budget for Karuma Dam Compensation Gulu City 4 4 Top story

The committee's report revealed that 465.52 hectares of land were acquired for the Karuma hydropower project, displacing 3,735 people, including 280 landowners and 134 tenants. The project has affected both Karuma Town Council and Awoo Village.
17:22
17:22

Inadequate Infrastructure, Staff Hinder Learning at Panyadoli Settlement Area Refugees 3 3

Emmanuel Turyagenda, the settlement Commandant at the Panyadoli refugee settlement area, explains that the number of children of school age in the settlement area far exceeds the number and capacity of schools, classrooms, desks, chairs, and toilets among other requirements.
07:25
07:25

South Sudanese Refugees Escaping from Panyadoli Settlement Area 3 1

Emmanuel Turyagenda, the Commandant of Panyadoli Refugee Settlement, says some refugees escape and return after two to three months. He says this affects their planning as the number of refugees keeps on varying following the escape of some of the refugees.
09:23
09:23

Refugees, Host Communities Trained in Conflict Resolution 2 8

The Panyadoli refugee settlement area hosts refugees from South Sudan, Burundi, Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC.
13:42
13:42

32000 Sudanese Refugees Enter Uganda 3 1

The Sudanese refugees have been received and accommodated at the Panyadoli refugee settlement area in Kiryadongo district.
16:25
16:25

Kigumba Town Agents Arrested Over PDM Funds Extortion 2

The suspects have been identified as Timothy Mwesigwa, the town agent for ward A, John Ngambisha of Ward B and Florence Korugendo of Ward C all situated within Kigumba town Council.
08:06
08:06

Former Tugende Employees wanted for Defrauding Clients suspects 2

Jonathan Akweteireho, the Kiryandongo Deputy Resident District commissioner-RDC Kiryandongo explains that his office has registered numerous complaints put against the suspects.
10:59
10:59

Woman Wanted for Assaulting Husband to Death police 1

Ronald Okaro, a resident disclosed in an interview with Uganda Radio Network that they heard Macu screaming for help and rushed to the scene. He says that to their shock, they found him lifeless, lying in a pool of blood inside their house.
07:46
07:46

9 People Feared Dead on River Nile Boat accident 1

The nine were part of 13 people on a boat that capsized on the river Nile in the early hours of Sunday morning while crossing from Kungu village in Apac to Masindi port in Kiryandongo district.
16:04
16:04

Criminal Gangs Cover Kiryandongo under 'Blanket of Terror' Deployment 2 1

The most affected areas are Bweyale and Kigumba townships respectively, that are said to be harbouring some of the most notorious criminals.
15:00
15:00

Three Arrested for Possession of Suspected Rhino and Hippopotamus Teeth suspects 1 2

The suspects were arrested on Saturday after being found in possession of 134 pieces of suspected rhino and hippopotamus teeth, weighing 45 kg.
13:42
13:42

Masindi Port Health Center III Battling Acute Drug Shortage. patients 1 2

According to information obtained by Uganda Radio Network-URN, the health facility has been experiencing a stockout of essential medicines since January this year, which has affected service delivery to the locals.
10:55
10:55

IG Investigates top Kiryandongo Officials for Extortion in Staff Recruitment IGG 2 2

Dr.Patricia Achan, the deputy Inspector of government told Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview that they are investigating many politicians, senior government officials and some members of the district service commission for their alleged involvement in extortion and corruption.
12:20
12:20

Dep IG Irked By Absence of Health Workers During Impromptu Visit in Kiryandongo deputy igg 2 6

Achan made an impromptu visit at Masindi Port Health center III in Masindi Port sub-county where she discovered that out of the twelve staff recruited, only three were present while the rest were absent including the in-charge Denis Okello.
16:46
16:46

Three Murdered In Albertine Region mob 1

The three people were murdered on Sunday. In one of the incidents, Sunday Jino 35, a resident of Bweyale town council in Kiryandongo was waylaid by unknown assailants who hacked him to death.
14:23
14:23

Assailants Hack Man to Death murder

Oboko met his death at around 2 am on Sunday morning. It is alleged that the deceased went to Bweyale trading center on Saturday evening to visit his colleagues.
13:00
13:00

Woman Arrested Over Brutal Murder of Kiryandongo Man police 1

Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region police spokesperson, says that the suspect is cooperating with the police, adding that the hunt for other suspects who are currently on the run is ongoing.
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