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Oct 2023 18 results
16:53
16:53

Parents of Children With Hearing Impairment Task Gov't on Inclusive Education 1 4

The parents say that they lack access to sign language interpreters which denies the children the basic foundation of access to necessary needs of life.
16:42
16:42

MPs Demand Explanation on Delegation at 78th UN Assembly Jeje Odongo 3 1

The ultimatum was issued by Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, during a plenary sitting on Tuesday. It followed a concern raised by Muwada Nkunyingi, the Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs and Kyandondo East Constituency Representative citing wasteful expenditure of public funds.
16:23
16:23

Mbarara City Town Clerk on Spot For Alleged Disobedience of IGG Orders 1

In a September 28, 2023 letter, signed by Deputy Inspector of Government Patricia Achan Okiria, the Town Clerk is accused of failing to comply with orders issued in two previous letters dated May 15, 2023, and August 10, 2023.
15:49
15:49

Fire Guts Interpol Offices in Namisindwa 1 Top story

Julie Namara, the Namisindwa Deputy Resident District Commissioner, confirmed the fire outbreak, saying that preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
15:28
15:28

Traders Using Boda Bodas to Transport Charcoal in Northern Uganda 6

David Pulkol, who is in charge of giving technical advisory support to the team, says the boda boda riders carry bags of charcoal from northern Uganda across Karuma, where they are loaded on trucks and transported to central Uganda.
15:23
15:23

One Dead Following Kisembi Mosque Clash

“In the midst of this altercation, Mr. Kiggundu Ahmed, 58, was brutally assaulted by individuals known to him. Miraculously, Mr. Ahmed managed to escape and promptly sought refuge at Kasenyi Police Station, where he filed a case and named some of his attackers,” he said in a statement.
15:01
15:01

Ugandan Troops Shoot One Dead, Injure Another in Rutshuru 1 Top story

According to Kato, the group targeted residences in Lueshe zone and Abattoir Avenue areas of Buturande in Kiwanja, stealing goats from the locals. Their luck ran out when they attempted to loot a shop on a nearby street, unaware that Ugandan troops were patrolling in the vicinity.
14:49
14:49

Ntare School Suspends 205 Senior Six Students Over Indiscpline 1 2

According to Rwampororo, trouble started after two students were discovered in possession of mobile phones in violation of the school regulations. He explains that a group of students chose to protest the decision to confiscate the phones leading to vandalism of school property.
12:53
12:53

Four She Cranes Players Pursue Professional Opportunities in Malaysia 1

The four players who have received invitations include the KCCA Netball duo; Shadia Ssegujja Nassanga and Shaffie Nalwanja, currently associated with KL Wildcats, Faridah Kadondi from Makindye Weyonje and last season's top scorer Christine Namulumba, both affiliated to the Perak Phoenix.
12:10
12:10

Anti-Monusco Protests: FARDC Colonel Sentenced to Death 2

Mikombe who was acting as the commander of the elite Republican Guard in Goma city by the time the shootings happened on August 30th was also expelled from the Congolese army by the court.
11:23
11:23

Suspected Karimojong Warriors Ambush Joint Security Forces in Karenga Two injured 1 Top story

Michael Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional police spokesperson, says that the officers from the joint security forces came under attack while on their way to apprehend the suspected warriors. The injured officers are Jamri Mulondo, 27, and James Omara, 36, both attached to Sangar ASTU detachment and Sangar UPDF detachment respectively.
10:14
10:14

Storm Destroys Properties, Crops in Namisindwa 1

Kundu also said that the storm caused significant damage to Piagate Nursery and Primary School, blowing off two classrooms and leaving the children without a place to study.
10:03
10:03

13 Students from Major Mbale City Schools Arrested for Blocking Road 1 Top story

Rogers Taitika, the Elgon region police spokesperson, says that police swung into action to disperse the errant students and arrested thirteen suspects, who are locked up at Mbale Central Police Station.
09:45
09:45

DCIC Warns Labour Exporters Illegally Withholding 8,000 Passports 1

Mundeyi said after receiving the complaints, they conducted secret investigations and have since established that more than 8,000 passports are unlawfully being withheld by labor export companies.
07:49
07:49

New Judicial Officers Asked to Help Reduce More than 43,000 Case Backlog 1 2

In Uganda, a case is considered backlogged if it has spent more than two years in the justice system without being concluded by the courts of law. Ms. Langa made these remarks while officiating at the swearing-in ceremony of 8 new judicial officers, including six Registrars and two Grade One Magistrates.
07:41
07:41

Innovator's Triple Solution: Supporting Farming with Transportation, Water Pumping, and Electricity Generation 1 Top story

Bingwa, which operates on diesel fuel, is projected to cost Shillings 28million. This cost is notably less than what an individual would typically expend if they were to purchase a regular tuk-tuk, a water pump, and a power generator separately.
07:30
07:30

Mulago Free Surgical Camp Draws Over 772 Patients on Day One 1 2

Dr. Orwotho expects that every day, all specialists will see an average of five patients, totaling 60 to 70 patients daily. He revealed that they have received a high number of patients in orthopedic surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat surgery, mainly in children who have difficulty breathing and airway blockages, and Gastrointestinal tract surgery.
07:18
07:18

Huge Number of Learners Constrain Gov't Schools in Luwero 5 3 Top story

Hajji Abdu Noor Lwanga, the headteacher of Target Community College, says that each class is supposed to accommodate 65 students, but they now host over 160 learners.
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