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21:43
21:43

DRC Govt Confronts Ebola as New Cases Test Positive at Entebbe's UVRI ebola outbreak

Cases of Ebola continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as government continues to find ways to control the outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
19:58
19:58

Health Official: 57 Islands in Kalangala Have No Health Centres hard to reach areas 1

Up to 57 out of 64 islands in Kalangala have no health centres, according to a study conducted in the district.
19:12
19:12

Emin Baro Faces Aggravated Defilement In Masaka Court paedophile

Emin Baro, a Macedonian national who shot to prominence after he was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison but paid a six million shilling fine, is facing fresh charges of aggravated defilement in Masaka.
18:46
18:46

MPs Want Separate Ministry for Planning dr. kisamba mugerwa 2

Legislators are calling for a special ministry that will only cover the planning sector of the country as National Planning Authority develops the Vision 2040.
18:29
18:29

Kabarole Labour Office On the Spot As Child Labour Increases christopher monday 1

The Kabarole district labour office is on the spot for failing to act as cases of child labour increase.
18:25
18:25

MP Nsereko Held At CPS opposition

Mohammed Nsereko’s sister, Zurufa Nsereko, confirmed her brother was at CPS but was not certain what he was there to do. She said Nsereko might be at CPS in connection with withdrawing money from Crane bank. She says Nsereko was arrested from Market Street in Kampala.
18:12
18:12

Jinja Students Demostrate Over Defiler Teacher 1

Over 600 Students of Trinity College Buwagi have this evening demonstrated over one teacher in Buyala trading centre defiled and impregnated a senior one girl.
17:53
17:53

Parliament Directs Gov't To Provide 260bn UGX In Health Budget

The proposal was overwhelmingly supported by Parliament amidst protest from the Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi who said government has no money to implement the committee proposal.
17:30
17:30

Residents Demand for Thermal Power Plant Agreements 4

The thermal power plant is part of the four projects worth 50 million US dollars being undertaken by KIS in Kalangala.
17:02
17:02

20 Electric Gadget Vandals Arrested In Iganga electricity

Police in Iganga district have arrested 20 people in connection with stealing electric wires, poles and transformer parts. Among the suspects are four UMEME field officers, one UMEME driver and 15 dealers in making aluminum saucepans.
16:03
16:03

Police Release Woman Accused of Attempting to Bribe MP bribery

The woman who was accused of attempting to bribe Eastern Youth MP, Peter Ogwang has been released on Police bond. According to Paul Kato, the commissioner of police at Parliament, Agnes Maria Namatovu was released on Tuesday, August 28, on police bond. The police have however not pressed any charges against the woman.
15:52
15:52

KCCA Extends Eviction Deadline from New Taxi Park kampala 1

Led by Umar Katanyoleka, the operators demanded for a grace period of up to six months to allow them find other areas to operate from.
15:35
15:35

Crime Wave Hits Bugembe Town Council armed robbery 3

Women are the most vulnerable and many have taken to avoiding, as much as possible, walking at night. Police reveal that seven rape cases are reported every month and this has been the situation for six months now. They have not had breakthroughs in any of the 42 rape cases registered.
14:57
14:57

Immigration dep't Refuses to Hand Over Reports to Police police corruption

Recently, Kale Kayihura, the Inspector General of Police commissioned a seven man team to establish whether the directorate was following the laid down procedures in issuing work permits and passports.
14:52
14:52

350 Girls Defiled in West Nile This Year defilement

A total of 348 girls have been defiled in West Nile region in the last seven months, according to police statistics for the region released in Arua on Thursday.
14:10
14:10

Rehabilitation Work On Lira-Otuke Highway Begins poor roads

The rehabilitation of Lira-Otuke to Abim highway has finally kicked off. The highway links the three districts of Lira, Alebtong and Otuke to Abim district. Construction work started on Sunday August 19th. The construction of the 88km highway will cost 2 billion Uganda Shillings and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
13:55
13:55

Cholera Kills One in Arua, 15 Admitted cholera outbreak

At least one person has died and fifteen others are admitted after a fresh outbreak of cholera in Pawor Sub County in Arua district.
13:40
13:40

Kyambogo University Closed Until Further Notice lecturers strike

The university council chairperson confirmed that they had closed down the university to enable investigations into alleged mismanagement of funds and abuse of office by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Omolo Ndiege, commence. All students have been ordered to leave the university by 4pm this evening.
13:25
13:25

Policeman Arrested Over Robbery forex bureau 1

John Bosco Ozelle, the Gulu Criminal Investigations Officer says that they are holding four suspects in connection the robbery.
12:50
12:50

Stray Animals Take Over Kabale Streets 2 3

The by-law was only implemented for a short time until mid 2011, but it was abandoned leaving residents to release their animals on to the streets.
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