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19:14
19:14

Four Police Officers in Detention for Violent Arrest of Woman

The woman identified as Victoria Kabatoraine was arrested for allegedly trespassing on land.
18:46
18:46

Ugandans Asked to Embrace Artificial Intelligence 1

Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), rallied policymakers to appreciate the advantages that AI comes along with.
17:57
17:57

Activists Push for Good Samaritan Law to Protect First Responders in Emergencies 3

Marie Nanyanzi, the Program Officer from Twaweza, while presenting the 2021 report on emergency response in Uganda, mentioned that in some cases, when a person witnesses an accident, they hesitate to assist because they fear that if they take the patient to the hospital, they will be held responsible for the accident and asked to pay the bills.
17:34
17:34

Uganda "Stunted" in Progress Toward Nutrition Targets for Children, Adults 1

Gertrude Namayanja, Principal Policy Analyst Office of the Prime Minister, highlights that despite the ambitious Uganda National Action Plan II, which aimed to reduce the prevalence of undernutrition, stunting, low birth weight, anaemia, and obesity, the country is falling short of its goals, raising alarm among health experts and policymakers.
17:31
17:31

Police in Kitgum Arrest 56 Suspected Criminals Kitgum Municipality 1

Most of the suspects were youths and were found in possession of housebreaking equipment.
16:39
16:39

FARDC Regains Control of Matembe Area 1

Lieutenant Reagen Mbuyi, FARDC spokesman for the s Northern Front released a statement on Wednesday that the FARDC regained control of the area on Wednesday evening.
16:28
16:28

Sub-County Chairperson, Former Parish Chief Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Kitgum District 2

According to Peter Oyesigye, the Kitgum District Police Commander, the two along with two accomplices who are still at large, were arrested after allegedly misappropriating funds sent by MTN for a telecommunications mast located on Kitgum Matidi Town Council land.
16:03
16:03

UPC President Starts Grassroot Mobilization in Kisoro 2 1

Akena said on Thursday that he is traversing all areas in Kisoro district mobilizing support for the party ahead of the 2026 elections.
15:46
15:46

Nakivubo Stadium Gets CAF Nod for CHAN Qualifiers 2 1

According to a statement from the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), CAF has limited the number of fans allowed into the stadium to 7,000 for each game to ensure proper crowd control.
15:18
15:18

20 Dismissed Headteachers in Nakaseke Petition Court Seeking Reinstatement Luwero High Court 2

On September 3rd, 2024 Nakaseke District dismissed 20 headteachers from public service and directed them to forfeit all their service benefits. They were also told they were not eligible for employment in public service sine die.
15:09
15:09

Kasangati Car Robber Pins Garage Owner 1

Patrick Onyango the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, has identified the vehicles recovered from Byekwaso’s garage as UBH145F Toyota Wish grey in color stolen from Kiruddu, UAV 370G Toyota Noah green in color suspected to have been stolen from Nateete and UAL 630A Mark II white in color stolen from old Kampala.
14:58
14:58

Supreme Court Upholds Consecutive Sentences For Convicts Involving Multiple Victims 1

The landmark decision was given by a Panel of five Supreme Court Justices led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa in their judgement delivered on Thursday in Kampala.
14:35
14:35

New WHO Report Reveals Deprioritizing Health Spending by Governments

According to this latest data, out-of-pocket spending remained the main source of health financing in 30 low- and lower middle-income countries. In 20 of these countries, more than half of total health spending in the country was paid for by patients out of their pocket, which contributes to the cycle of poverty and vulnerability.
14:24
14:24

Youth in Kitgum Turn to Forum Theatre to Promote Behavioral Change 1

This form of interactive theatre engages the audience in the performance, encouraging them to suggest alternative actions and solutions to the problems presented in the play after its conclusion.
14:11
14:11

High Burden Districts to Access Free Malaria Vaccine-MoH Ministry of Health 3 1

Dr Jimmy Opigo who heads the Malaria Control Programme and he confirmed that the facility was indeed selling the drug but added they are selling a different type code named RTS, S. Asked whether this won’t interfere with the government’s free jabs arrangement, he said Kampala where Norvik’s clients are is not one of the areas where the free vaccines will be deployed.
13:21
13:21

Kotido Residents Want Police Outpost Restored 3 3

Lochode Apakirwat the LCI Vice-chairperson of Kaekar East village, in Kotiang Parish Rengen Sub County, says the outpost helped improve security in the region. Lochode says that the closure of the outposts will expose them to attacks by thugs.
12:54
12:54

9 Arrested Over Kidnap, Murder of Masindi Boy suspects 1

The suspects whose particulars have since been concealed for fear of jeopardizing investigations were arrested on Wednesday. They are all residents of Buliima village in Masindi district.
12:19
12:19

Prayers Can’t Work in Stamping Out Corruption- PS Ggoobi 1

He said progress was already being made in digitizing the government's procurement processes, a key area of government spending which remains prone to corruption.
11:26
11:26

Morocco, Five Others Named FIFA 2030 World Cup Hosts 1

Additionally, the 2030 World Cup will feature matches in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to commemorate the centenary of the inaugural tournament held in Uruguay in 1930. The opening matches will take place in South America.
11:18
11:18

Mayuge Resident Shot Dead by NFA Officers

Farooq Isabirye, a resident of Nhe'ndha village, in Malongo sub-county, in Mayuge district, is suspected to have succumbed to heavy bleeding, after sustaining two bullet wounds in the stomach.
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