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19:43
19:43

Army Explains Choice of Apac for Tarehe Sita Event 1 2

General David Muhoozi, Chief of Defence Forces explained that the army decided in good faith to celebrate the Defence Week in Lango sub region in recognition of the efforts by the people Lango in their struggles that led Uganda to Independence.
19:31
19:31

Former MP Ibi Wins FDC EALA Ticket 3

Former Kaberamaido Woman MP Florence Ibi Ekwau has won the Forum for Democratic Change FDC party ticket for the East African Legislative Assembly EALA.
19:09
19:09

Mixed Reactions From Veterans As Army Celebrates Tarehe Sita 3

Yahya Mutebi, a retired sergeant and resident of Ddekabusa village in Luweero Sub County joined NRA in 1983 to fight against what he called the dictatorship of President Milton Obote and usher in economic prosperity. He is however, furious that he has never been rewarded for his contribution since retiring from service in 2000.
18:47
18:47

Mumbere Granted Bail culture

In his ruling, Justice Elubu noted that currently, court promotes amicable resolution of conflicts between aggrieved parties. He said court is much willing help the state and Kingdom officials to implement the terms and conditions set for Mumberes release.
18:09
18:09

Finance, Transport Ministers Heading to China over SGR 4 Top story

Uganda is borrowing 85 percent of the 2.3-billion dollar line from Exim Bank of China, but the Financier put a condition that financing would be dependent on the seamless connection between the Ugandan and Kenyan sections of the SGR.
17:36
17:36

Gov't Sets Conditions for Mumbere's Release rwenzori clashes

Mumberes lawyer, Caleb Alaka told Justice Michael Elubu in Jinja High Court this afternoon that Mumbere had agreed to some conditions with government for his release from Luzira Prison.
16:59
16:59

Vacuum Sealed Matooke Follow Ugandans To The Diaspora banana 2 1

Banana consumers in the diaspora now can find their banana ready pealed and packed in vacuum sealed bags.
16:44
16:44

UNSA in Leadership Crisis 3 4

Benson Chark Muhumuza, the former UNSA speaker who presided over the nullified polls acknowledged having been served with a court ruling ordering fresh polls.
16:35
16:35

Multi-million Military Medical Facilities Commissioned in Bombo

The 25-bed capacity facility consists of the Intensive Care Unit ICU, maternity and delivery room, general ward as and a VIP suite. Construction of the medical facility cost 925million Shillings, while the medical equipment cost another 723 million Shillings, According to Col Bekunda Besigye, the Deputy Commander of the UPDF Engineering Brigade.
16:09
16:09

Lack of State Prosecutor Curtails Justice in Lamwo 3

Since its operationalization in 2010, Lamwo district has been relying on the office of the Resident State Attorney RSA in Kitgum. But police says the process is too costly to sustain because they make numerous trips to Kitgum to sanction files.
15:11
15:11

Couple Held Over Death of Three Children

Ahmed Madri, the Kaberamaido District Police Commander, says the couple is wanted for leaving the three children unattended too in a house on Saturday night, where they were burnt to death.
15:08
15:08

Government to Undertake Pensioners Census 3

The exercise, which will start on February 13 and run to March 30, will cover Ugandan pensioners who are stuck at their homes either because of their poor health, old age and distance as well as nationals of India, United Kingdom and Kenya, who were previously employed in the Ugandan Public Service.
14:53
14:53

Bunyoro Kingdom Rolls Out Mass Tree Planting Campaign 2

The Kingdom Premier, Norman Lukumu, says the Kingdom parliament resolved to roll out the massive tree planting campaign following the dry spell that has affected the area.
14:31
14:31

Outrage as UPDF Blocks Pupils from School 1 3

Amina Mutesi, the Inspector of Schools Jinja Municipality told URN on phone she wasnt aware of the incident at the school.
13:37
13:37

Expert Concerned About Disappearing Indigenous Plants indigenous food 2 1

Dr. Mulumba says just five percent of the countrys plant genes have been secured for future use. Farmers have tended to take on new improved breeds even when the ones they are abandoning were still desirable.
12:27
12:27

Opposition Criticises Govt Over Tarehe Sita Event in Lango luweero bush war 3 1 Top story

Issah Otoo Hamiza, former Oyam South Member of Parliament says as UPC member he can not celebrate a day like this but use the day to mourn those who lost their lives and properties during the NRA rebellion.
11:41
11:41

Calm as Mumbere Returns to Court for Bail Hearing mumbere arrest 1

Mumberes previous appearances have been characterised by heavy security deployment, closing of some roads and restricted access to court premises. Today there is open access to court, no security deployment and roads have not been closed.
07:29
07:29

Rwenzururu Officials Negotiate Mumbere's Release rwenzori clashes 1

Clearance Bwambale, the Rwenzururu Spokesperson, says members of the Royal family including the Chief Prince, Christopher Kibanzanga will stand surety for the King. According to Bwambale, the state wasnt impressed when opposition politicians stood surety for the King during the first bail application.
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