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19:38
19:38

MPs Question Delay in Swearing-In Nalukoola 1

The matter was raised during a plenary sitting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. Kira Municipality MP, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, questioned the delay, noting that Igara East MP Michael Mawanda had been sworn in within 24 hours of his election victory.
16:07
16:07

1966: The Earthquake that Shook East Africa 1 Top story

Records indicate that the destructive earthquake, in the early hours of Sunday, 20 March 1966, was officially recorded at a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale, though several monitoring stations reported readings as high as 7.7. It remains the strongest earthquake ever recorded in the region to date.
15:54
15:54

Youths Complete Vocational Skills Training, Urged to Drive Change State House

The 48 youths are part of the 240 youths from across 8 districts, a municipality, and a city in the Acholi sub-region who underwent six months of vocational skill training at the Acholi Regional Industrial Hubs in Gulu District.
15:33
15:33

Private Surveyors Blamed For Delaying Land Title Process 1 3

This issue was raised during the open day dialogue meeting with various stakeholders on land-related issues, organized by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development's Teso zonal office based in Soroti City.
15:06
15:06

DPP Opposes Bail for Jailed Lawyer Eron Kiiza 1 Top story

The DPP’s opposition to Kiiza’s bail application is based on 11 grounds, indicating that Kiiza must provide strict proof of his allegations.
15:00
15:00

Farmers in Lango Seek Technical Support to Combat Climate Change Ngetta ZARDI 3 1

Christine Anyinge Ojok, the managing Director of Tinoq Farmers hub ltd which is providing certified climate-smart seeds to farmers stressed the need for more agricultural extension workers who can provide agricultural knowledge to farmers at all times.
14:44
14:44

Judiciary to Establish Two More High Court Circuits in West Nile 3 2

A High Court in Moyo will serve the districts of Moyo, Yumbe, Obongi, and Adjumani, while another in Nebbi will serve Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Madi Okollo.
14:38
14:38

Soroti Pupil Murder: Magistrate Addresses Public Concerns Over Long Court Processes 1

Apio, a pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School, was found butchered in a staff latrine, sparking widespread concern.
14:31
14:31

West Nile Youths Advised to Use Social Media to Cause Change 7

Shalome Nahurira, the Program Officer at Faraja Africa Foundation, emphasized that young people can use social media to stay informed about national issues and the responsibilities of leaders, ensuring they channel complaints and accountability queries to the right authorities.
14:27
14:27

Nine-Year- Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Fort Portal

According to Vincent Twesige the Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson, Patience had been sent by her mother Jonolesi Kiiza at around 8:30 PM to buy groundnuts from a nearby shop.
14:18
14:18

Koch Goma Residents Protest Over Road Oil seed roads 1

Francis Ojok, the LCIII Chairperson of Koch Goma Sub County, expressed anger over the district’s decision to redirect the road to Nyamukino in Lungulu Sub County.
14:12
14:12

Planned Regional Cancer Center in Gulu Not to Provide Radiotherapy Cancer treatment 3

At the Uganda Cancer Institute in Mulago, up to eighty sessions of radiotherapy sessions are provided every day and because of this the center is often crowded with patients and long waiting lists.
14:05
14:05

Religious-Based, Founded Schools Dominate UNEB’s List of Exam Cheaters 1 1 Top story

Out of the 73 schools flagged for cheating across the country, with their 2024 examination cancelled several belong to the Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA), the Church of Uganda, the Roman Catholic Church and other faith-based organizations.
13:45
13:45

Notorious Cattle Thief Charged with Five Counts, Remanded 1 2

Ronald Masembe a resident of Busula trading center in Luwero district was arrested after he was accused of masterminding the theft of hundreds of cattle. This followed reports that he was named in several cases of cattle thefts in Nakasongola, Masindi,Luwero and Kiryandongo districts.
13:27
13:27

Court Upholds Conviction, Reduces Sentence for Woman Jailed Over Murder of Finnish Boyfriend 1 Top story

The court of appeal panel, comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Lady Justice Eva Luswata, and Justice Oscar Kihika, delivered the ruling on Thursday, nearly seven years after the incident.
13:15
13:15

Gulu Facing Shortage of Agricultural Extension Workers

The district currently has 20 Agricultural extension workers, according to Jackson Lakor, the Gulu District Production Officer.
12:47
12:47

Museveni to Intervene in Bunyoro Land Eviction Cases Residents 1 1

Museveni who is currently in the Bunyoro sub region to assess the implementation and progress of the parish development model (PDM) stated that, since he commenced the the PDM tour, he has received many complaints pertaining persistent illegal land evictions in the region.
12:41
12:41

Uganda Secures UGX 40Bn Grant for Rural Electrification Uganda Vision 2040 3 1

The Last Mile Electrification Project (Phase 2), initiative aims to connect at least 40,000 households across 34 districts and two islands in Lake Victoria: Koome and Bugaya.
12:31
12:31

Uganda Airlines Launches Direct Flights to London 1 Top story

The inaugural flight is set for 18 May and will use the carrier’s latest Airbus A330-800neo aircraft.
12:14
12:14

MPs Demand Urgent Action on Uganda's Soaring Debt Crisis 3

According to the Auditor General’s report and an analysis by the Uganda Debt Network (UDN), Uganda’s public debt has surged from USD 35.1 billion in FY2018/19 to USD 46.8 billion in FY2023/24—an alarming 104% increase in just six years.
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