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19:17
19:17

Cheptegei Qualifies For 5,000m Olympic Final brazil 1

Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei has qualified for the final of the 5,000m mens final at the on-going 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
18:24
18:24

UN Probes Violence against Civilians, Peacekeepers in South Sudan south sudan crisis 1

These acts took place between 8 to 11 July by the South Sudanese army, SPLA, and opposition forces.
18:15
18:15

Govt Proposes Ban On Analogue TV Sets digital migration 5 1

The ban, according to Information and ICT minister Frank Tumwebaze, aims to allow for importation of television sets that already have installed digital systems that work without a Set Top Box.
18:14
18:14

Makerere University to Open on Saturday August 20

A statement released this evening by Dr Wana Etyem, the chairman of the University Council, the institution will open immediately as resolved by council
18:09
18:09

Headteacher Arrested for Defiling Pupil abortion

Dr. Sinan Mabuya, the deputy in charge of Luweero Health Center IV, says preliminary investigations show that the pupil developed post abortion sepsis, a life threatening condition, which occurs when the bodys response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs.
18:03
18:03

Sebei Elgon Union Members Want Seiko Out 4 1

Farmers in Sebei sub region, majority of whom are members of Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union, accuse Major Juma Seiko of failing to account for two billion shillings.
16:45
16:45

Three Eye UNATU Chairperson Seat

Filbert Baguma, the UNATU Deputy General Secretary, and member of the teachers Electoral body, says none of the intending aspirants have formally expressed their interests to the union.
16:00
16:00

Jinja Hospital Suspends Radiology Services Again 1

This is the second time in three months that the hospital is suspending radiology services due to stock out of x-ray films. The last suspension on May 23 lasted two months.
15:32
15:32

Cases Of Child Neglect On the Rise in Kitgum 2

Records at Kitgum police station indicate that 64 cases of child neglect have been recorded between January and June this year. An additional 55 cases were registered by African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect ANPPCAN Kitgum office, since the beginning of the year.
15:25
15:25

Nakyenyi Students Studying Under Condemned Classrooms condemned buildings 6 4 Top story

Celia Amanya, the head teacher Nakyenyi SS says although Lwengo district condemned the six classroom blocks, they refused to demolish them since they dont have alternative classes to conduct lessons from.
15:08
15:08

Makerere University Non-Teaching Staff Suspend Strike puntsef 1 1 Top story

The resolution for the suspension was adopted during a general assembly held at Makerere University Main Hall this afternoon. The assembly was attended by administrative, support staff and representatives from the Public Universities Non-Teaching Staff Executive Forum PUNTSEF.
13:31
13:31

Lira Leaders Distribute OWC Heifers Amongst Themselves lira district 2

The Operation Wealth Creation-OWC secretariat has launched investigations into circumstances under which a section of Lira district leaders reportedly shared heifers among themselves.
13:02
13:02

Delayed Completion of Kaguta Bridge Irks Leaders lira district 1

Francis Okello, a resident of Abia trading center in Alebtong district says the failure to complete the bridge forces them to trek long distances to access market for their farm produce.
12:40
12:40

Court Delays Rwampara Election Petition Ruling 2

High Court Deputy Registrar Susan Abinyo said the ruling will be delivered on Friday, August 19, when the judge is expected in court.
12:32
12:32

Man Dies While Digging School Pit Latrine ibanda municipality

Franco Kifuko had been hired by the administration of Ibanda Junior School and was expected to dig the pit up to 100 feet. It however buried him when he had reached 75 feet.
12:15
12:15

Kitgum Starts Needs Assessment as Hunger Bites 4 1

Abraham Apuru, the Kitgum District Production Secretary, says the assessment exercise will influence informed interventions to help people in the affected areas.
11:57
11:57

Inmate Commits Suicide in Rukungiri Prison

Shallon Tugumisisrize, who hails from Rwenshekye Village, Ruyonza parish in Nyakishenyi sub county, reportedly hang herself in the toilet of the prison facility using a piece of cloth.
11:33
11:33

Hoima Youth Council Fails to Manage Museveni's Tractor 3

Julius Besigwa, the Hoima district council chairperson, tells Uganda Radio Network that almost a year after the tractor arrived in the district, it is yet to be put to proper use.
11:24
11:24

Sloppy Security Exposing Kampala Residents to Attacks terror attacks 5

Several public places which include shopping malls, bus parks, taxi parks, schools, religious places, hotels, bars and markets, among others, do not have the necessary checks to avert possible armed attacks, including terrorism.
11:20
11:20

Mbarara Man Held Over Death of 7-Months Old Baby 1

Jaffar Magyezi, the Mbarara District Police Commander, says Karyabakiza killed his baby during a domestic brawl with his wife, Patience Karyabakiza in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.
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