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20:22
20:22

Works Ministry Seeks UGX 50bn for New Vehicle Registration System ministry of works

The budget committee observed that the ministry intends to put in place a system that will be synchronized with the driving permits, vehicle registration and the newly installed street cameras to enhance both safety and security on the road.
20:09
20:09

President Museveni Backs Chief Justice on Land Eviction Guidelines land matters 1 3

In a speech read by the Vice President, Edward Ssekandi at the function of opening the New Law Year at High Court in Kampala, Museveni said that government spends a lot of funds looking after people who have been illegally evicted.
20:09
20:09

Fresh Presidential Pledges Get Lukewarm Reaction in Lango state house 3

Former Lands Minister Daniel Omara Atubo says the people of Lango would like to see the president fulfilling previous pledges, before making fresh pronouncements to them. Atubo says several presidential pledges have remained pending for more than 20 years. They include the pledge to construct Lira-Apac Road, Akii Bua Stadium and Tekwaro Lango Palace, among others.
19:35
19:35

Makerere ‘Concerned Staff Members' Announce End of Strike 1 4

The meeting which lasted almost two hours was largely attended by college principals, school deans and department heads. It was chaired by Makerere University Jinja Campus Director, Prof J.B. Nyakana and Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, the Dean of Makerere University School of Public Health.
19:16
19:16

Otafiire Reiterates Call to Scrap Pre-Entry Exams at LDC 2 1

Otafiire says that the exams, set and marked by the Law council, are continuously blocking students from joining the bar course and cannot, therefore, practice law despite the shortage of jurists in the country. He explains that the judiciary is battling a perennial shortage of human resource which calls for an urgent solution.
19:10
19:10

Parliamentary Budget Committee Demands Audit on URA revenue shortfalls 4

Parliaments Budget Committee wants Uganda Revenue Authority URA investigated over revenue shortfalls and accumulation of tax arrears.
18:50
18:50

Two Karamojong Cattle Rustlers Arrested in Otuke otuke district

They were arrested by UPDF Soldiers from 405 Brigade based at Nakapelemoru Sub County in Kotido and handed over to Otuke District Security authority headed by the Resident District Commissioner, Robert Abak .
18:36
18:36

Mpigi District Positions Itself for Key Oil Projects oil and gas sector 1 1

The district has partnered with Maendeleo ya Jamii, a not-for-profit organization incorporated in Uganda and the United States of America, to advocate for its involvement and participation in key oil projects.
18:31
18:31

Dokolo CAO Charged, Released on Bail dokolo district

It is alleged that George William Omuge, the District Chief Administrative Officer in December, 2016 reportedly mismanaged over fifteen million shillings that was meant to finance activities of Peace, Recovery and Development Plan for Northern Uganda-PRPD Phase II.
17:48
17:48

Acholi MPs Resort to Colonial Maps to Solve Apaa Dispute 1

The area has been at the centre of controversy over its ownership in the recent past. According to records by the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA, and the Department of Survey and Mapping, the geographical coordinates show that Apaa is firmly located in Adjumani district.
17:43
17:43

Kasese Police Investigate Death of FDC Mobiliser muhokya sub county 3

Luke Aliganyira 60, a resident of Muhokya trading centre in Muhokya Sub County was beaten on Friday morning as he returned home after a night with friends in one of the local bars.
17:19
17:19

South Rwenzori Diocese Seeks UGX 500m to Complete Cathedral hotel africana 2

According to Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Jackson Thembo Nzerebende, major construction works to a tune of 800 million shillings have so far been completed.
17:03
17:03

Suspect Commits Suicide in Police Cells deceased 2 1

It is alleged that Mufumbiro hanged himself using a piece of cloth. Mufumbiro, a motorist attached to Kaziminji boda-boda stage, in Jinja town was on Thursday arrested after failing to pay a 300,000 shillings debt owed to Pride Microfinance Bank.
16:29
16:29

Uganda's Digital Passport not Yet Approved by Embassies immigration 1

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control rolled out the new International East African passports last month as an initiative of the EAC Heads of State to synchronize passports across the region and ease clearance at entry and exit points around the world.
16:23
16:23

Makerere Staff Dismiss Calls for General Assembly makerere university 1 3

The general assembly, according to the announcement released by Makerere University Academic Staff Association MUASA General Secretary, Dr Richard Walimbwa was scheduled for Friday at 2:30 PM in the university main hall.
16:14
16:14

Petroleum Authority Unveils Oil and Gas Talents Register oil jobs 3 1 Top story

The register comes as Uganda prepares to begin construction of infrastructure to have first oil out of the ground. The Infrastructure developments estimated at USD 20 billion and expected create jobs.
15:58
15:58

Child Dies in Bundibugyo House Fire 1

Swaib Tabani, the acting District Police Commander DPC identified the deceased as Enock Muhindo and his sister who is yet to be identified, got injured. The two are children of a one Gorret, is a resident of Kitui Cell, Bundibugyo town council.
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Parliamentary Commission Needs UGX 150 Billion for MPs Emoluments

The Parliament Commission seeks 150 billion shillings for emoluments of current Members of Parliament, Recruitment of Parliament Staff and also to provide for expected new MPs.
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15:26

Financial Management Key in Healthcare Delivery – PS Atwine 2

Atwine said billions of Shillings and supplies channeled to healthcare delivery get wasted and that the country is witnessing several cases of health accounting officers writing beautiful reports on fake activities.
15:12
15:12

Rise of Tooro United FC Excites Fans 1 2

The club was founded in 2007 as Soana FC. Last year, the name was changed to Tooro United FC and at the same time, the club was promoted to the Uganda Super League. Last month, Tooro United defeated Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA in the Uganda Cup and Express FC in the national super league.
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